Lagos Beaches

The Coast of Lagos

The Coast of Lagos - also known as The Golden Coast - stretches from the mouth of the River Bensafrim and continues on the seashore of the Atlantic Ocean. An amazing promontory, the Mercy Point (Ponta da Piedade) offers a great landscape with rocks, cliffs, little coves and great beaches.

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View of Lagos and the Mercy Point © Google Earth


The Beaches of Lagos

At the Lagos seashore, from the Meia Praia (east) to the Praia da Luz (west), the outstanding Ponta da Piedade (Mercy Point) offers stunning little beaches in a beautiful landscape that enchant visitors.

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Beach in Lagos © Jose Manuel / Images Of Portugal


Beaches of Lagos

Besides stunning beaches, Lagos is land of history, tradition and cosmopolitanism. The Meia Praia is Algarve's largest beach.

Praia da Luz

On the east coast of Lagos, the Praia da Luz (Beach Light) is a popular beach.

Praia do Porto de Mós

One of the most popular beaches of the Golden Coast, Porto de Mós Beach has a stunning scenary.

Praia do Canavial

Praia da Balança

Praia da Boneca

Praia do Camilo

Praia Dona Ana

It is said to be one of the most beautiful beaches of Lagos. Surrounded by great rocks and beautiful cliffs.

Praia do Pinhão

Praia dos Estudantes

Praia da Batata

Meia Praia

The incredible 4 km long Meia Praia (Half Beach) is Algarve's largest beach and its cove is one Europe's largest too. Very appreciated beach.