[pipdig_banner image=”https://martinemakesmemories.com/wp-content/uploads/DJI_0462-2.jpg” pipdig_banner parallax=”yes”] The Algarve is known for the seaside town of Albufeira, but there is so much more than that. The nicest seaside resort in our opinion really is Lagos. The larger center is surrounded by an old city wall. On the other side is the boulevard where you can stroll along. The beautiful bays and a viewpoint complete it. Welcome to Lagos!

LAGOS

Only 1 hour drive from Faro airport you are in Lagos. A super nice seaside resort to stay because of the many restaurants, shops, a harbor with boulevard and idyllic bays. But even if you have booked a stay elsewhere in the Algarve, it is definitely worth a visit to Lagos. From Albufeira it is about a 45 minute drive. Also certainly doable. We advise you to visit Lagos in 1 whole day. Parking is usually free within a 10-minute walk. For example at the supermarket Pingo Doce or the McDonalds of Lagos.

THE CENTRE

Lagos has a cozy old center surrounded by a city wall. The center is largely car-free, so you can enjoy it to the fullest which is very nice. There are plenty of restaurants, terraces and shops in Lagos. View the picturesque church from a bench in the spacious square, stroll through narrow streets and admire the colored houses with tiles, called azulejos.

PONTA DA PIEDADE

Ponta da Piedade is a view point that you should not miss and that you should definitely not miss. Here you will find a collection of rocks in the sea that you can walk over endlessly. This gives you an amazing view. Discover the different viewpoints, stairs and hidden caves. You can also take a boat trip or rent a kayak to admire the rocks from the sea. This phenomenon can be found only a 10-minute drive from the center. You can also reach Ponta da Piedade on foot in 40 minutes, but this is not recommended in the heat. There is a parking space near the rock formations. There is a restaurant at the spot.

OTHER BEAUTIFUL BEACHES NEARBY

In addition to the beautiful viewpoint, Lagos has many beautiful idyllic bays such as Praia do Camilo. A larger beach is Praia Dona Ana. These beaches/coves can also be reached on foot from the center of Lagos, but it is a 30-minute to 45-minute walk. At the smaller bays, the parking spaces are mostly available. There is a larger parking space at Praia Dona Ana. Check more information here
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