There is more to do in this lovely city located on the stunning western Algarve than just partying, making it a popular destination.
Lagos is also home to several picturesque beaches, cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a wide selection of authentic Portuguese restaurants, providing just the right blend of culture, history, and outdoor recreation.
The extensive range of activities and attractions here also mean it’s the perfect destination for just about anyone, from families and young couples to retirees.
If you’re interested in learning more about what Lagos has to offer, keep reading for a comprehensive list of suggestions
The 69 Most Popular Things To Do In Lagos, Portugal
69. Lagos algarve portugal
5.0 (1 review)
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Location: 8600 Lagos
68. Castillo de los Gobernadores
3.7 (3 reviews)
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Location: Jardim da Constituicao Lagos
67. Praia da Batata
2.8 (8 reviews)
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66. Messe Militar de Lagos
4.8 (9 reviews)
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Location: R da Sra da Graca 26 1 Lagos
65. Parque Dr. Júdice Cabral
4.2 (12 reviews)
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Location: Largo Dr Vasco Garcias 36 Lagos
64. Menir da Cabeça do Rochedo
4.2 (13 reviews)
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Location: N120
63. Fishermen’s Trail (Luz-Lagos)
4.5 (19 reviews)
Location: 8600 Lagos
Web Address: https://rotavicentina.com/en/trilhos/luz-lagos/
62. Armazém Regimental
4.1 (20 reviews)
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Location: Praca Infante Dom Henrique 68600 525 Lagos
61. HIKE ALGARVE
4.8 (23 reviews)
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Location: R Conselheiro Joaquim Machado 77 Lagos
Tel: 7366-853218
60. art gallery corine thinon
4.2 (23 reviews)
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Location: R Candido dos Reis 23 Lagos
Tel: 962-648-992
59. Casa Flor do Mar
5.0 (25 reviews)
Location: R Conselheiro Joaquim Machado 68 Lagos
Tel: 963-046-644
Web Address: https://casaflordomarlagos.wixsite.com/guesthouse
58. Praia do Cais da Solária
4.3 (25 reviews)
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Web Address: http://playocean.net/portugal/lagos/praias/praia-do-cais-da-solaria
57. View point Praia da Luz
4.8 (26 reviews)
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Location: Lagos
56. Quinta Dos Castelos
4.4 (26 reviews)
Location: Odiaxere
55. Forte da Meia Praia
3.8 (29 reviews)
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Location: Lagos
54. Live Market
4.6 (47 reviews)
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Location: 8600 Lagos
Web Address: https://facebook.com/vivomercado
53. ASA Algarve Sea Adventures LDA
5.0 (50 reviews)
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Location: Quinta Formosinho Rua do Ramlhete Luz
Tel: 916-847-612
Web Address: http://algarve-sea-adventures.com/
52. LAC – Laboratório de Actividades Criativas
4.6 (50 reviews)
Location: Largo do Convento de Nossa Sra da Gloria Lagos
Tel: 282-084-959
Web Address: http://lac.org.pt/
51. Sea Land Algarve
5.0 (55 reviews)
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Location: Quinta Escondida Sitio da Albardeira Apartado 289 Lagos
Tel: 912-028-626
Web Address: https://sealandalgarve.com/
50. Vivenda Solmar
4.8 (57 reviews)
Location: 282 R das Rosas 19 Lagos
Tel: 917-330-331
Web Address: https://recommendedbymateus.com/vivenda-solmar-portugal
49. Old Town Lagos
4.5 (59 reviews)
Location: Tia R Dr Joaquim Tello Lagos
48. Porta de São Gonçalo
4.3 (63 reviews)
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Location: 8600 Lagos
47. Museu de Lagos Dr. José Formosinho
4.2 (80 reviews)
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Location: R Gen Alberto da Silveira 1 Lagos
Tel: 282-762-301
Web Address: https://museu.cm-lagos.pt/
46. Lagos Roman Bridge
4.5 (83 reviews)
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Location: R Jose Formosinho Lagos
45. Praia dos Pinheiros (Nudista)
4.5 (84 reviews)
Location: EM536 Lagos
44. Levante Lagos Market
4.4 (86 reviews)
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Location: Av dos Descobrimentos Lagos
43. Church of St. Sebastian
4.3 (88 reviews)
Location: R Conselheiro Joaquim Machado Lagos
Tel: 282-760-390
Web Address: http://paroquiasdelagos.pt/
42. EZRide Ocean Kayak Tours
4.6 (93 reviews)
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Location: Cais da Solaria Lagos
Tel: 913-066-468
Web Address: http://ezridelagos.com/
41. Rocha Negra
4.7 (97 reviews)
Location: 8600 Luz
40. Holy Trap – escape room Lagos
5.0 (104 reviews)
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Location: Rua Marechal Furtado 36A Lagos
Tel: 939-202-529
Web Address: http://holytrap.pt/
39. Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
3.8 (108 reviews)
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Location: 8600 Lagos
38. Ribeira de Bensafrim
4.2 (108 reviews)
37. Kayak Tours
4.6 (113 reviews)
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Location: Cais da solario loja 1 Cais da Solaria Lagos
Tel: 969-330-214
Web Address: http://kayaktours.com.pt/
36. Beach Hut Watersports Center
4.3 (119 reviews)
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Location: R Jose da Conceicao Conde Luz
Tel: 919-760-773
Web Address: http://beachhutwatersports.com/
35. Praia do Porto de Mós
4.8 (136 reviews)
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Location: Lagos
34. Miradouro da Praia do Canavial
4.9 (136 reviews)
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Location: Unnamed Rd. Lagos
33. Stevie Ray’s
4.1 (144 reviews)
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Location: R da Sra da Graca 9 Lagos
Tel: 914-923-885
32. Wake Park Lagos
4.7 (147 reviews)
Location: R de Sao Pedro Lagos
Tel: 912-442-625
Web Address: https://wakeparklagos.com/
31. McCabe’s Bar
4.4 (159 reviews)
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Location: R Dom Vasco da Gama 63 Lagos
Tel: 915-820-215
30. Praia do Vale da Lama
4.6 (197 reviews)
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Location: Odiaxere
Tel: 915-225-592
Web Address: http://playocean.net/portugal/lagos/praias/meia-praia-vale-da-lama
29. Castle of Lagos
4.3 (239 reviews)
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Location: R Bombeiros Voluntarios de Lagos 18 Lagos
28. Kayak Explorers
4.7 (240 reviews)
Location: Cais da Solaria Lagos
Tel: 916-631-016
Web Address: https://lagoskayakexplores.com/
27. Parque Aventura Lagos
4.6 (249 reviews)
Location: R Sophia de Melo Breyner Andresen Lagos
Tel: 911-020-042
Web Address: http://parqueaventura.net/lagos/
26. Praia da Balança
4.7 (267 reviews)
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Web Address: http://playocean.net/portugal/lagos/praias/praia-da-balanca
25. Miradouro da Ponta da Piedade
4.9 (290 reviews)
Location: Lagos
24. Musée de cire découvertes
4.1 (349 reviews)
Credit: Museu de Cera dos Descobrimentos, Google Maps
Location: Urb Marina de Lagos Edf Astrolabio Lagos
Tel: 282-039-650
Web Address: http://museuceradescobrimentos.com/
23. Igreja Paroquial de Santa Maria de Lagos
4.4 (350 reviews)
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Location: Praca Infante Dom Henrique Lagos
Tel: 282-762-723
Web Address: http://paroquiasdelagos.pt/
22. Praia da Boneca
4.7 (362 reviews)
Location: 8600 Lagos
Web Address: https://playocean.net/portugal/lagos/praias/praia-da-boneca
21. Fortaleza da Praia da Luz
4.4 (396 reviews)
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Location: Av dos Pescadores 1 Luz
Tel: 282-789-926
Web Address: http://fortalezadaluz.com/
20. Miradouro Praia da Batata
4.6 (430 reviews)
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Location: Av dos Descobrimentos Lagos
19. Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos
4.5 (467 reviews)
Location: R Dr Faria e Silva 34 Lagos
Tel: 282-770-000
Web Address: http://lagos.cienciaviva.pt/
18. Mercado de Escravos – Núcleo Museológico Rota da Escravatura
3.7 (486 reviews)
Location: R da Sra da Graca 26 Lagos
Web Address: https://cm-lagos.pt/descobrir-lagos/visitar/museus#685-nucleo-museologico-rota-da-escravatura-mercado-de-escravos
17. Église de Saint Antoine
4.3 (705 reviews)
Location: R Gen Alberto da Silveira 1 Lagos
16. Praia do Barranco do Martinho
4.7 (917 reviews)
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15. Praia dos Careanos
4.7 (1,036 reviews)
Web Address: http://playocean.net/portugal/portimao/praias/praia-dos-careanos
14. Ponta da Piedade
4.7 (1,105 reviews)
13. Praia de São Roque
4.5 (1,115 reviews)
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Location: Lagos
Tel: 915-225-592
Web Address: http://playocean.net/portugal/lagos/praias/meia-praia-sao-roque
12. Praia da Luz
4.6 (2,139 reviews)
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11. Praia de Dona Ana
4.6 (3,674 reviews)
Location: 8600 Lagos
10. Mercado Municipal de Lagos
4.2 (4,076 reviews)
Location: Av dos Descobrimentos Lagos
Web Address: http://cm-lagos.pt/
Our Top picks
9. Farol da Ponta da Piedade Lagos
4.6 (65 reviews)
Location: EM536 Lagos
8. Praia Dona Ana
4.4 (82 reviews)
Location: 8600 Lagos
7. Praia do Canavial
4.6 (945 reviews)
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Web Address: http://playocean.net/portugal/lagos/praias/praia-do-canavial
6. Meia Praia
4.6 (1,671 reviews)
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5. Beach Estudantes
4.6 (1,705 reviews)
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Web Address: http://playocean.net/portugal/lagos/praias/praia-dos-estudantes
4. Praia do Pinhão
4.6 (1,772 reviews)
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Location: R Jose Formosinho Lagos
Web Address: http://playocean.net/portugal/lagos/praias/praia-do-pinhao
3. Porto Mós Beach
4.6 (4,675 reviews)
Web Address: http://playocean.net/portugal/lagos/praias/praia-de-porto-de-mos
2. Praia do Camilo
4.6 (9,276 reviews)
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1. Ponta da Piedade
4.8 (14,344 reviews)
Location: Lagos
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Lagos, Portugal! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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