Well worth a walk around, however, its main attraction is the beach. Parts of the Roman wall can be seen in the town and there is also a seated statue of Henry the Navigator. The drive along the sea front (this is the main road) will test your nerves so that a stop here or at Ponta da Piedade (10 minutes further) may well be necessary. If you have not visited this place for a while then the new bridge and roundabouts may come as a real surprise! The church of St. Antonio is said to have a stunning interior.

For really cheap food with no frills try the area at the back of the Marina where the fishermen come in.

See also the adjacent areas of Ponta da Piedade, Alvor and Portimao.

Accommodation (A-Z)

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• Don Ana Apartments - 1995
  Situated in the West of Lagos, near the Don Ana beach. It offers self catering accommodation with good facilities.
   
• O'Linda's Place - 2001
  (Aug 2001) "I was in Portugal this past August and stayed at the Hostel across the street from the HI in Lagos. It doesn't look like a hostel and there is no real advertisement for the hostel, but it's a really great cheap place! If you ask at the Old Tavern they should be able to tell you about it. Marilyn the owner of the Old Tavern is a wonderful lady and I totally recommend checking the place out. As for the hostel I stayed at there are two bathrooms per floor, separate keys to enter the building, your floor, and your room...so it' very safe! O'Linda can be tough sometimes, but it's way better than the HI right across the street!"

Eateries (A-Z)

• Bahia - 2001
  (Aug 2001) "I don't know about in the off-season, but during the summer months on the beach in Lagos a little eatery called Bahia has live music every Sunday at 5pm. The place isn't that big so everyone usually spills out onto the sand. Hours can be spent there eating drinking and listening to music all while watching the sun set over the ocean. (And for you sporty types they have there own volleyball net set-up)".
   
• Barrocca Bar - 1998
  "Run by Lev and Rob. Food is European and exquisite - stir-fry's; home made pate; roast duck; constantly changing menu with acid jazz/funk music playing permanently. A great welcome and not to be missed".
   
• Caravela - 1999
  "The head waiter/owner was very pleasant to the six adults AND the six kids under nine. Not a raise eyebrow all night. The food was great and the specials ( 24 hours notice) looked fantastic. We were all made to feel very welcome. Couldn't have asked for a better start to the holiday". Rue Vale De Burgau, Burgau 8600, Lagos, tel : 69 72 74.
   
• Dynasty Chinese Restaurant - 2002
  (July 2002) "Very quick and over attentive service. some Chinese dishes did not seem very authentic but a good meal overall. Outdoor terraces with view over bustling street, Indoor area air conditioned. Approx 12 euros per person for banquet type meal. Worth a visit for a change but local Portuguese Restaurants seem better".
   
• Grand Cafe - 2001
  (Aug 2001) "After most of the bars close the place to check out is The Grand Cafe. Everybody floods in there around 3am. The Cafe is actually an old home with two stories and lavish furniture. It's the place to see and be seen, and definitely not to be missed".
   
• Italia -2002
  (July 2002) "Very, very busy Italian Restaurant just off main square. Lots of regulars. Queue outside for seating during busy periods. Average Italian food, Average priced. Worth a visit if you like Italian".
  
  (Mar 2002) "wonderful Italian food".
   
• Joe's Garage - 1996
  "This place is a killer. Its a happening Canadian bar down by the beach. The people who work there make you roll dice to take shots. I know it is a popular place for spring break, and it gets kind of crazy." (In Rua 1de Maio)
   
• Millennium Jardin - 2002
  (July 2002) "Restaurant with adjoining bar area at top of main street. Waited 20 minutes for table. Usual Portuguese service. Pizza's good but chicken piri piri lacked 'spice or flavour'. Average priced. Worth a visit for inexpensive meal but no more".
   
• Mullen's Bar -1998
  "Magnificent - it is like eating in a wine cellar, but the food is magnificent. The chef - Eddie Mullen - would be on television if had had stayed in UK".
   
• Old Tavern - 1996
  (Aug 2001) "Marilyn the owner of the Old Tavern is a wonderful lady and I totally recommend checking the place out. The Old Tavern usually shows movies at 5pm everyday, and good ones too. You can also get and hamburger and fries there for 500 escudos (2.5€), which is really cheap. The bar also has half price or two for one beers and cocktails between 10pm and 12am almost every night. And if you're from a foreign country check out the collection of worldwide currency behind the bar, most of it is quite rare."
  
  (1996) "A really good bar run by an English lady situated on the way into town from the Don Ana area. Beers are just under a pound a pint, it stays open 'till late and has a good atmosphere".
   
• Shot's in the Dark - 1996 (No longer in business 2002)
  "Run by the same people as Joe's Garage and in the same road (Rua 1de Maio)".
   
• Stone's - 1996
  "Another bar with a cosy atmosphere and good tunes".
   
• Venetzia - 2002
  (Mar 2002) "A bit more expensive. Huge choice. - Portuguese -very friendly".
   
• Whytes Bar - 2001
  (Aug 2001) "You can't go to Lagos without hearing about Whytes mostly because their flyer boys are everywhere! Beyond all of that Whytes is actually a lot of fun. Check out the bottom floor for dancing, but if there's no room hey just jump up on one of the tables, they don't mind. The staff there are awesome, and if you say you're trying to hook up with someone at the bar they keep feeding you and said person more free drinks to help get the sparks flying".
   
• Zanzibar - 1996
  A bar owned by Jim (British) and Joelle (French). "Offers an alternative and eclectic music selection along with superb cocktails".