What to do in Lagos?

There are plenty of interesting things to do during your summer vacation in Lagos. In the Barlavento Coast of the Algarve, there are many great attractions to discover. And, to begin with, the beautiful beaches of the Lagos Golden Coast as well as its beautiful nature landscapes.

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Water Sports in Lagos © Região Turismo do Algarve / Images Of Portugal


The City of Lagos

The City of Lagos 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 grea 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