Lagos, Portugal
Lagos in Portugal is not to be confused with it’s namesake in Nigeria. Lagos is a pretty seaside town on the western algarve region of Portugal.
It is a vibrant place, packed with history. It is ideal for families, and couples alike.
Lagos in ancient times was an important base for Henry the Navigator when he set off on his explorative voyages around the world. His name is synonymous around the town. There’s even a fantastic restaurant of his name, which if dined upstairs offers truly superb views of the marina and beyond.
Lagos has two excellent beaches for sun worshippers, Praia Dona Ana and Praia Meia. Praia Dona Ana is the most sheltered beach and is nestled at base of rocky sandstone cliffs with several outlying sandstone peaks jutting out of the water in front of it. It truly is one of nature’s wonders. The sand simply does not stick to your skin and the view from the beach is superb.
Things to do in Lagos:-
Experience the fantastic array of fresh seafood on offer at the local fishmarket. All sorts available there.
Take a hired boat out from the Praia Dona Ana beach and explore all the caves under the cliffs, truly magical. Costs around 10-15 euros. The expensive way (booze cruise) would be to take the Pirate boat for half a day from the marina. Approx 50 euros
Walk the shopping streets and enjoy the gastronomic delights of Lagos. Most of the streets are pedestrianised and extremely safe. Local specialities include coffee beans (bica), sardines and swordfish steak.
Getting to Lagos:-
Easiest way is to fly to Faro airport, which is regularly serviced by most main budget airlines and hiring a car — see prices at Car Hire in Portugal