Guide to what to see and do in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, including monuments, museums, and the Old Town.

Lagos is a perfect destination for an extended summer holiday. If you’re on a tour of Portugal or exploring the region of Algarve, you should dedicate two days to Lagos, in order to experience …

Lagos is as far from Lisbon as it is from Seville, so there are tourists who do cross the border to Spain and visit the historic Spanish city when traveling around southern Portugal. It takes …

That’s because it can be windy and the waves are better for surfing than for swimming. Still, there are some good family-friendly beaches between Lagos and the westernmost town on the …

Visitor’s guide to the Ponta da Piedade headland on the coast of Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, including how to get there.

This map shows the beaches of Lagos. Praia da Batata, Praia dos Estudantes and Praia do Pinhão are small beaches in the center of town, separated from each other by cliffs (the first …

There are about 10 daily trains to Lagos, taking about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Tickets are €7.50, and can be bought at the station or online at the cp.pt website (even if you prefer to buy your …

Guide to the best luxury 5-star hotels in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, including booking tips and finding good prices.

Lagos' most beautiful beach is hidden down a steep cliff, but a long wooden staircase takes you directly to the sand. Everyone stops on their way down to take selfies, as there’s a picture …

Visitor’s guide to the 17th-century fortress in Lagos When Lagos grew and became an important port city in the 15th century, it needed to defend itself against pirates and invaders. It was …