Guidebook for Lagos
Food Scene
Lots of people and long queues, but good food at good price.
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Adega Da Marina
35 Av. dos DescobrimentosLots of people and long queues, but good food at good price.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT! Good grilled food and good price. Only lunches! The restaurant is situated outside Lagos, so you need a car, but it is worth the short trip from Lagos to Odiaxere. The restaurant can be a little difficult to see, but when you see all the cars parked, on your right side, you have found the it. The kids will love the small farm just inside the restaurant. You can eat inside or outside the restaurant, and if you want to avoid que, eat you lunch between (14:30-15.00). Estrada Nacional 125 Sítio da Torre, 8600-256 Odiáxere, +351 282 798 205, Closed Sundays.
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Restaurante Chico Zé - Francisco Jose Sequeira Torres
125 Estrada NacionalFAVORITE RESTAURANT! Good grilled food and good price. Only lunches! The restaurant is situated outside Lagos, so you need a car, but it is worth the short trip from Lagos to Odiaxere. The restaurant can be a little difficult to see, but when you see all the cars parked, on your right side, you have found the it. The kids will love the small farm just inside the restaurant. You can eat inside or outside the restaurant, and if you want to avoid que, eat you lunch between (14:30-15.00). Estrada Nacional 125 Sítio da Torre, 8600-256 Odiáxere, +351 282 798 205, Closed Sundays.
Delicious food, not only Italian, and you can order really good Pizza! Phone 282 760 043
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Restaurante Camilo
Estrada da Ponta da PiedadeDelicious food, not only Italian, and you can order really good Pizza! Phone 282 760 043
Drinks & Nightlife
Lagos marina has shops, cafés and restaurants, it is a great place to sit back with a drink and watch the world go by. You can often enjoy Karaoke or listen to live music.
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Marina de Lagos, Pontão B
Lagos marina has shops, cafés and restaurants, it is a great place to sit back with a drink and watch the world go by. You can often enjoy Karaoke or listen to live music.
Sightseeing
Igreja de São Sebastião (St. Sebastian’s church) Originally a 14th century chapel, it was made a church and dedicated to St. Sebastian in 1463. The church contains a large 18th century statue of Our Lady of Glory that came from Brazil and a 16th century crucifix that is said to have been used in the famous Alcácer-Quibir battle. From its hilltop vantage point, the church commands fabulous views over Lagos and the sea.
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Church of St. Sebastian (Igreja de Sao Sebastiao)
Rua Conselheiro Joaquim MachadoIgreja de São Sebastião (St. Sebastian’s church) Originally a 14th century chapel, it was made a church and dedicated to St. Sebastian in 1463. The church contains a large 18th century statue of Our Lady of Glory that came from Brazil and a 16th century crucifix that is said to have been used in the famous Alcácer-Quibir battle. From its hilltop vantage point, the church commands fabulous views over Lagos and the sea.
Farol do Cabo São Vicente (Cape St. Vincent lighthouse) built in 1846, it´s one of the most powerful lighthouses in Europe and offers a terrific view! At the same time, visit Sagres and you understand why people once thought that this was the host's end!
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Il-Fanal ta 'Cabo de São Vicente
Farol do Cabo São Vicente (Cape St. Vincent lighthouse) built in 1846, it´s one of the most powerful lighthouses in Europe and offers a terrific view! At the same time, visit Sagres and you understand why people once thought that this was the host's end!
Please...Don´t leave Lagos before you have seen ”Ponta da Piedade”, voted the most beautiful beach ever ”Huffington post” in 2014. Visit the steep cliffs or take a trip by boat.
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Farol da Ponta da Piedade
8600 EM536Please...Don´t leave Lagos before you have seen ”Ponta da Piedade”, voted the most beautiful beach ever ”Huffington post” in 2014. Visit the steep cliffs or take a trip by boat.
Restaurante Bar-berlim
Parks & Nature
A land of wooded hills, fragrant orchards and natural springs, the area around the town of Monchique invites you to put all thoughts of sand and beaches temporarily aside and appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of rural Algarve. Be aware that it is a few kilometers to travel, so expect a full day
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Monchique
A land of wooded hills, fragrant orchards and natural springs, the area around the town of Monchique invites you to put all thoughts of sand and beaches temporarily aside and appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of rural Algarve. Be aware that it is a few kilometers to travel, so expect a full day
A Natural Park since 1987, the Ria Formosa is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal not to be missed during your holidays in the Algarve.
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Park Nazzjonali Ria Formosa
A Natural Park since 1987, the Ria Formosa is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal not to be missed during your holidays in the Algarve.
Camilo beach in Lagos ('Praia do Camilo') is simply beautiful! The view over the beach from the top is breathtaking and if you can make it down all the steps you will not be disappointed!
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Il-Plażża ta 'Camilo
Camilo beach in Lagos ('Praia do Camilo') is simply beautiful! The view over the beach from the top is breathtaking and if you can make it down all the steps you will not be disappointed!
Arts & Culture
Museu Minicipal Dr. José Formosinho (Dr. José Formosinho Municipal Museum) Adjoining St. Anthony’s church, this museum contains unique collections of religious art, archaeological findings and paintings in addition to sections dedicated to Lagos’ history, Algarve ethnography and mineralogy. Entrance to the museum includes admittance to the church.
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Museu Municipal Dr. Jose Formosinho
1 R. Gen. Alberto da SilveiraMuseu Minicipal Dr. José Formosinho (Dr. José Formosinho Municipal Museum) Adjoining St. Anthony’s church, this museum contains unique collections of religious art, archaeological findings and paintings in addition to sections dedicated to Lagos’ history, Algarve ethnography and mineralogy. Entrance to the museum includes admittance to the church.
Mercado de Escravos (Slave Market) Slaves brought back from the African continent in 1444 were sold here in what is held to be the site of Europe’s first slave market. The ground floor of the building now houses an art gallery.
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Mercado de Escravos - Núcleo Museológico Rota da Escravatura
26 R. da Sra. da GraçaMercado de Escravos (Slave Market) Slaves brought back from the African continent in 1444 were sold here in what is held to be the site of Europe’s first slave market. The ground floor of the building now houses an art gallery.
Shopping
It rarely happens, but if it rains.. Easy to find for it's orange tower. It has a lot of shops including H&M , Zara Home, Primark, restaurants and plenty of parking.
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Aqua Portimão Shopping Centre
72 R. de São PedroIt rarely happens, but if it rains.. Easy to find for it's orange tower. It has a lot of shops including H&M , Zara Home, Primark, restaurants and plenty of parking.
Essentials
Located at the entrance to Lagos, and only 5 min. by car from the house.
The closest grocery store where you can pick up freshly baked bread every day.
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Pingo Doce
Located at the entrance to Lagos, and only 5 min. by car from the house.
The closest grocery store where you can pick up freshly baked bread every day.