Walking through the archway will lead you along a small back street behind the castle. Continuing along the castle walls to the coast will lead you to Forte da Ponta da Bandeira. The fort dates to around and was built in an effort to secure the Algarve from coastal raiders and pirates.
Its location meant it could both protect access to the banks of the river and the south-eastern and eastern sides of the city walls. Anyone attempting to take the gates of the city would have to take the fortress first and vice versa. Interestingly, the four sentry posts are now believed to be more modern additions to the original fortress.
Today it is still considered the best-preserved 17th century fort in the Algarve. However, a short walk, and several steps down reveal its secrets. Beautifully clear turquoise water laps the typical golden cliffs of the Algarve. Rising out of the water are limestone pillars in the typical golden Algarve colours. Keen eyed visitors will also be able to spot birds circling and nesting on the many pillars. A steep staircase of steps takes you to the waters edge, while several winding paths will take you east or west to see more scenery along the coast.
During the summer season the tourist train also stops at the Ponte de Piedade approximately every hour. The question we always get asked! Do you need to visit the grottos by boat or kayak? But this is not an essential part of the experience. Also, at the high season you will find so many boats doing the same thing that this actually makes the experience worse.
Kayaking is a slower paced way of visiting the caves and grottos, but once again suffers from the same fate. Large groups of kayaks and lots of boats visiting the same spots. All these trips can be booked in Lagos city centre or at the marina where they depart from.
Being the closest beach to Lagos this is one of the most popular. The beach is relatively small and split into two halves by long cliffs. The cliffs give this small beach a sheltered and secluded feel. Due to its small size, tight access and lack of facilities the beach never gets too busy. Isolated on the cliff you might be wondering what the bridge is for, it originally linked to a small fortress on the cliff that has long since collapsed.
You can still see one of its walls, and the bricks that made it on the southern side of the cliff. From the main access stairs of Praia dos Estudantes you can also head left to Praia da Batata. You can walk or paddle to it and for the adventurous its very rewarding. It offers calm waters, and those scenic cliffs Lagos is famous for.
On its cliff tops are a wide array of hotels and apartments which funnels many, many more people to this beach. For some people a packed beach is an essential part of their holiday, for others they want a bit more space and relaxation. If you fall into this last category then it might be best to avoid Praia de Dona Ana. At m the beach is the biggest in the Lagos area, with cliffs that extend out into the water at either end it forms a protective bay.
Making it relatively calm and great for swimming. The rock formations also make it a great and protected area to try a little snorkeling to! It is possible to walk to Praia de Dona Ana from Lagos, but it will take around 20 minutes. It is also served by the regular bus line Linha 2 — the blue line , and during the high season the tourist train.
Praia do Camilo attracts a lot of attention. A dramatic walk down wooden steps will lead you to a seriously impressive beach. At the top of the wooden steps there is a small restaurant. Families — Families looking to go out in Lagos should head to the marina where there are lively cafes and delicious ice-cream shops.
Couples — If you are looking for romantic spots in Lagos we have you covered. Groups of friends — Lagos has some of the best nightlife in the Algarve. Both the bus and the train stations are quite busy stations where you can take a bus or a train to most cities in the Algarve and Portugal. If it is a private taxi or a mini-bus the price will tend to be higher, however, depending on the number of people it carries it might end up being cheaper per person.
Please note that if the trip takes place during the night, the price will be higher because a special night rate is charged. Remember me Lost your password? Log In. Don't have an account? Sign up. Username or Email. Get New Password. Email address. Already have an account? Log in. Lagos Fortress. Photo by Travel in Portugal. Where to stay? Lagos Historical Centre. Photo by Centro Lagos. Lagos Marina. Lagos and meia Praia aerial view. What are the beaches like in Lagos?
Dona Ana Beach. Luz Beach. Estudantes Beach. Photo by Algarve Tourism. Which beaches next to Lagos have a Blue Flag? In the Algarve, lifeguards usually work from July 1 st to September What is there to do in Lagos? Iberian Linx. Lagos slave Market. Lagos fortress. Photo by Trekearth. Lagos Castle. Photo by Lagos mar. Santa Maria Church. Photo by Portugal Travel. Impressive details inside of the church. Photo by CM Lagos. Portuguese Discovery Wax Museum.
What is the best time of the year to visit Lagos? Ponta da Piedade rock pillars and hidden grottos. Lagos main square. Photo by Turismoenportugal. Luxury accommodation. Hotel 1 — Twin bedroom apartment, Lagos. This hotel is on Airbnb, hosted by a superhost. The room offers a twin room with a sofa bed for a third guest.
The room offers spacious living arrangments perfect for relaxing along with a swimming pool to cool off in. Use Airbnb for the best accommodation options in Lagos! Please share this post on your favourite platform to help support my blog! Ponta da Piedade — The main attraction of Lagos. Yellow-golden cliff-like rock formations can be found for miles along the Lagos coastline. Some reach as high as 20m. With numerous beaches and grottos located at the bottom, you can have hours of exploring.
Praia do Camilo — The picturesque sandy beach in Lagos. Keep your eyes peeled for that. During the entire day, we were joined by 4 people at most, most of them arriving by kayak. Benagil Caves — If you fancy an ultimate day trip then hop on a two-hour boat ride to the Benagil caves. The now, world-famous sea caves are an incredible rock formation that often has high tide. Making for an incredible photograph. Click the YouTube button to check out my YouTube travel videos!
Pro tip — there is a Spar supermarket in the town centre! Buy all your food and drinks from there if your accommodation has cooking facilities. Lagos is less touristy compared to more popular Algarve destinations like Albufeira and Portimao.
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