Guidebook for Lagos
Food Scene
A plain and simple “tasca” (simple restaurant). The fish will be super fresh, boiled potatoes and salad. As simple as it gets. The fish will be perfectly grilled and super tasty and we recommend to finish your meal with a chocolate mousse, if available. They do not take reservations, so we suggest you go either early or late and avoid the 8 o'clock rush hour.
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Tasca Da Lota
A plain and simple “tasca” (simple restaurant). The fish will be super fresh, boiled potatoes and salad. As simple as it gets. The fish will be perfectly grilled and super tasty and we recommend to finish your meal with a chocolate mousse, if available. They do not take reservations, so we suggest you go either early or late and avoid the 8 o'clock rush hour.
Literally on the Meia-Praia beach, it’s a great spot to enjoy dinner at the sunset hour. You will be shown to a counter of fresh fish to choose the one you want them to cook for you. It will be grilled to perfection, accompanied by Algarve-style side dishes. A great meal with the best fish, wine and the best local deserts. It I can be expensive though, but the ambiance, food and the view are great.
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Restaurante São Roque
Estrada de São RoqueLiterally on the Meia-Praia beach, it’s a great spot to enjoy dinner at the sunset hour. You will be shown to a counter of fresh fish to choose the one you want them to cook for you. It will be grilled to perfection, accompanied by Algarve-style side dishes. A great meal with the best fish, wine and the best local deserts. It I can be expensive though, but the ambiance, food and the view are great.
Great for wine lovers, they have available more then 400 national wines. The food is delicious and you will find an upscaled version of traditional Portuguese dishes. In this case, without the typical grilled fish you will find in most places in Lagos. Phone: +351 282 792 436
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A Petisqueira
54 Rua 25 de AbrilGreat for wine lovers, they have available more then 400 national wines. The food is delicious and you will find an upscaled version of traditional Portuguese dishes. In this case, without the typical grilled fish you will find in most places in Lagos. Phone: +351 282 792 436
Great restaurant. We love their "Cataplana". One of our recommendations.
Cataplana is a Portuguese seafood dish originating in the southern region of Portugal in Algarve, and it is about as traditional a Portuguese dish as you can get. It uses a copper cooking device also called a Cataplana which unique to the Algarve region.
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Navegador
1 R. da BarrocaGreat restaurant. We love their "Cataplana". One of our recommendations.
Cataplana is a Portuguese seafood dish originating in the southern region of Portugal in Algarve, and it is about as traditional a Portuguese dish as you can get. It uses a copper cooking device also called a Cataplana which unique to the Algarve region.
Local fresh produce at its best.
Open from 8 am to 2 pm everyday but closed on Sundays. As any market, go early and you get to choose the best items.
There is around 6 stores, 35 fish stands, 18 fruit stands and 5 butcher stands.
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Mercado Municipal de Lagos
Avenida dos DescobrimentosLocal fresh produce at its best.
Open from 8 am to 2 pm everyday but closed on Sundays. As any market, go early and you get to choose the best items.
There is around 6 stores, 35 fish stands, 18 fruit stands and 5 butcher stands.
Gomba, Pastelaria Do Melhor Bolo De Café
32A R. Dom Vasco da GamaGreat cakes!
Specialty regional sweet treats from the Algarve. The famous "D. Rodrigo" can be bought here.
Bolodoce & Cafe
AP R. do Moinho do AzeiteSpecialty regional sweet treats from the Algarve. The famous "D. Rodrigo" can be bought here.
We recommend restaurant Senses for some fine dining. It is inside the Cascade Wellness Resort in Porto de Mós.
The menu is a "homage" to the Algarve flavours, with a selection of the finest local produce. It is supposed to transport us in a gastronomy voyage with a mediterranean origin, deeply influenced by the proximity of the sea. Great food!
Cascade Wellness Resort
Rua das IlhasWe recommend restaurant Senses for some fine dining. It is inside the Cascade Wellness Resort in Porto de Mós.
The menu is a "homage" to the Algarve flavours, with a selection of the finest local produce. It is supposed to transport us in a gastronomy voyage with a mediterranean origin, deeply influenced by the proximity of the sea. Great food!
Great food and great service. Be sure to try the Tuna "Pica Pau". One of our favourites. Just go there.
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Casa do Prego
18 R. Lançarote de FreitasGreat food and great service. Be sure to try the Tuna "Pica Pau". One of our favourites. Just go there.
If you are looking for a more classic fine dining experience, Restaurante dos Artistas is a place to go.
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Restaurante dos Artistas
68 R. Cândido dos ReisIf you are looking for a more classic fine dining experience, Restaurante dos Artistas is a place to go.
A restaurant with Portuguese tapas with a twist. The food is great, the service is friendly and they have super nice cocktails.
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Tasca Jota Lagos
8 R. Salgueiro MaiaA restaurant with Portuguese tapas with a twist. The food is great, the service is friendly and they have super nice cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails with live music by the Marina. Good spot to start your night in Lagos. From here onwards, it is up to you. We have small children so it's been a while since we have explored the night life in Lagos ;-)
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Amuras Bar
1 Passeio dos DescobrimentosGreat cocktails with live music by the Marina. Good spot to start your night in Lagos. From here onwards, it is up to you. We have small children so it's been a while since we have explored the night life in Lagos ;-)
Marina de Lagos a lot of night life. A couple of bars, restaurantes to get you started. And it is only approximately a 10 minute walk down the hill. After your night has ended, remember that it is time for up the hill so give an extra 10 minutes to the initial time. It is not a leg burner, but it will definitely get your muscles to work.
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Marina de Lagos, Pontão B
Marina de Lagos a lot of night life. A couple of bars, restaurantes to get you started. And it is only approximately a 10 minute walk down the hill. After your night has ended, remember that it is time for up the hill so give an extra 10 minutes to the initial time. It is not a leg burner, but it will definitely get your muscles to work.
Parks & Nature
Plenty of things to do in Meia Praia beach. Just to name a few:
SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding), water ski rental, para-gliding, windsurfing, surfing (with the proper swell), snorkeling, dolphin watching, boat rides... and, of course, relax under the sun and swim in the sea.
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Meia Praia, Lagos
Plenty of things to do in Meia Praia beach. Just to name a few:
SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding), water ski rental, para-gliding, windsurfing, surfing (with the proper swell), snorkeling, dolphin watching, boat rides... and, of course, relax under the sun and swim in the sea.
Follow the road "Estrada da Ponta da Piedade" until the end to see the stunning Geologic formations. Even better, get a sightseeing boat cruise to visit the grottos and caves. Plenty of options to book in Lagos Marina directly.
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Estrada da Ponta da Piedade
Estrada da Ponta da PiedadeFollow the road "Estrada da Ponta da Piedade" until the end to see the stunning Geologic formations. Even better, get a sightseeing boat cruise to visit the grottos and caves. Plenty of options to book in Lagos Marina directly.
Probably one of the most photographed and beautiful beach in the Algarve. Be sure to check it out before 3 o'clock. From this time onwards, it gets a shade from the rocks which can be perfect for those really hot days.
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Praia de Dona Ana
Probably one of the most photographed and beautiful beach in the Algarve. Be sure to check it out before 3 o'clock. From this time onwards, it gets a shade from the rocks which can be perfect for those really hot days.
The small Lagos Zoo offers an alternative to a day at the beach. Kids love it. From farm animals to Monkeys there is a bit of everything
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Zoo de Lagos
The small Lagos Zoo offers an alternative to a day at the beach. Kids love it. From farm animals to Monkeys there is a bit of everything
Discover new sensations and emotions by challenging yourself from tree to tree through platforms in height, or at a strategic game in the middle of the forest. High Ropes Courses is a height activity leading you from tree to tree where you'll find different courses and several challenges such as bridges, rope nets and giant zip lines! There is also paintball.
Follow this link to know more: http://www.parqueaventura.net/en/home/
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Parque Aventura Lagos
Rua Sophia de Melo Breyner AndresenDiscover new sensations and emotions by challenging yourself from tree to tree through platforms in height, or at a strategic game in the middle of the forest. High Ropes Courses is a height activity leading you from tree to tree where you'll find different courses and several challenges such as bridges, rope nets and giant zip lines! There is also paintball.
Follow this link to know more: http://www.parqueaventura.net/en/home/
Essentials
Pingo Doce for all of your groceries and essentials. This is where locals go so it is affordable.
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Pingo Doce
C Rua do LazaretoPingo Doce for all of your groceries and essentials. This is where locals go so it is affordable.
Continente for all of your groceries and essentials. This is where locals go so it is affordable.
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Continente Modelo Lagos
Continente for all of your groceries and essentials. This is where locals go so it is affordable.
Entertainment & Activities
Slide & Splash amusement park. If you feel like sliding, this is it.
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Estação Slide & Splash
125 Vale de DeusSlide & Splash amusement park. If you feel like sliding, this is it.
Golf Palmares, 10 min drive from our apartment. Has Driving Range, Putting Green, Pro Shop, Restaurant & Bar.
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Palmares Beach, Golf & Dream Villa
nº14 R. da RiaGolf Palmares, 10 min drive from our apartment. Has Driving Range, Putting Green, Pro Shop, Restaurant & Bar.
Golf Santo António approximately 20 min drive from our apartment. Has driving Range, Putting Green, Golf Academy, Pro Shop, Tennis, Horse Riding, Restaurant & Bar, Heated Outdoor & Indoor Pools, Childrens Pool, Gymnasium, Health & Beauty Centre.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Santo António - Parque da Floresta
Golf Santo António approximately 20 min drive from our apartment. Has driving Range, Putting Green, Golf Academy, Pro Shop, Tennis, Horse Riding, Restaurant & Bar, Heated Outdoor & Indoor Pools, Childrens Pool, Gymnasium, Health & Beauty Centre.
Golf Boavista is only a 10 min drive from our apartment. Has Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping Greens, Pro Shop, Golf Academy, Health Spa, Football Pitch, Kids Playground, Restaurant & Snacks & Bar, Heated Indoor Pool, Fitness & Spa
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Boavista Golf & Spa Resort
Golf Boavista is only a 10 min drive from our apartment. Has Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping Greens, Pro Shop, Golf Academy, Health Spa, Football Pitch, Kids Playground, Restaurant & Snacks & Bar, Heated Indoor Pool, Fitness & Spa
Golf Espiche in Lagos. Approximately15 minute drive from our apartment. Has Driving Range, Putting Green, Pro Shop, Restaurant, Bar.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Espiche Golf
701 – N R. Matos BrancosGolf Espiche in Lagos. Approximately15 minute drive from our apartment. Has Driving Range, Putting Green, Pro Shop, Restaurant, Bar.
If you wish to swim with the dolphins, this is the place.
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Zoomarine Algarve
KM 65 N125If you wish to swim with the dolphins, this is the place.
Surf's Up in Portugal and most definitely in the Algarve...
Surf lessons for people of all ages. Discover the best of surfing in Sagres and take the full advantage of the surf school courses. Approximately a 30 minute drive to Sagres from our apartment. Stunning views and a beautiful coastline.
Sagres can be windy at times but there are plenty of spots where the wind gets offshore, perfect for beginners wanting to get their first surf experience.
Careful as Surfing can become addictive ;-)
Wavesensations - Sagres Surf Shop & Surf School
Rua Comandante MatosoSurf's Up in Portugal and most definitely in the Algarve...
Surf lessons for people of all ages. Discover the best of surfing in Sagres and take the full advantage of the surf school courses. Approximately a 30 minute drive to Sagres from our apartment. Stunning views and a beautiful coastline.
Sagres can be windy at times but there are plenty of spots where the wind gets offshore, perfect for beginners wanting to get their first surf experience.
Careful as Surfing can become addictive ;-)
Getting Around
If you need a transfer from Faro Airport, Yellow Fish Transfers are a good option.
Yellow Fish Tranfers
If you need a transfer from Faro Airport, Yellow Fish Transfers are a good option.
If you need a transfer from Faro Airport, Flash Discover Taxis are a good option. Let us know and we can arrange it for you in advance.
Flash Discover Taxis
If you need a transfer from Faro Airport, Flash Discover Taxis are a good option. Let us know and we can arrange it for you in advance.
Shopping
Shopping Mall at approximately 20 minute drive from the apartment. Follow this link to know more about the shops it has: http://pt.club-onlyou.com/Aquaportimao
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Centro Comercial Aqua Portimão
72 R. de São PedroShopping Mall at approximately 20 minute drive from the apartment. Follow this link to know more about the shops it has: http://pt.club-onlyou.com/Aquaportimao