Cidade Turismo
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Your trip to Lagos.

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Lagos – Faro Destination Algarve about 85 km from Faro

How to get there

  • Aeroporto de Faro (FAO) Faro · 90 km
  • Estação de Lagos 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Faro airport (FAO) it's about 90 km via the A22. Lagos Station is the terminus of the Algarve line, with connections to Faro and, with a change, to Lisbon. Check before buying.

How many days

Two days are enough for the historic centre, the Ponta da Piedade, the beaches and a day in Sagres. Those coming for the beach can use Lagos as a base for a week.

When to go

June to September is best for beaches and boat trips to the grottos. In May and October the town is usually quieter, with still-warm days. Winter is mild, good for walking along the cliffs.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

In the centre and for the beaches near town, no: everything can be done on foot. For Sagres and the Cabo de São Vicente, car or bus.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Lagos
  1. Morning
    Historic center

    Walk through the Praça do Infante, see the Mercado de Escravos and the Igreja de Santo António.

  2. Afternoon
    Beaches and Ponta da Piedade

    Walk along the coast to Praia Dona Ana, Camilo and the Ponta da Piedade.

  3. Late afternoon
    Boat trip to the grottos

    Take a short boat trip to the grottos of the Ponta da Piedade, departing from the marina or the beach.

  4. Evening
    Dinner in the center

    Dine in the historic centre, which becomes lively at night.

2 days in Lagos

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Centre and city walls

    Praça do Infante, Mercado de Escravos, Forte da Ponta da Bandeira and the city walls.

  2. Afternoon
    Beaches

    Praia Dona Ana and Praia do Camilo.

  3. Late afternoon
    Ponta da Piedade

    Walk along the cliffs to the lighthouse of the Ponta da Piedade.

  4. Evening
    Historic center

    Dinner and a walk through the streets of the centre.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Sagres

    Drive or take a bus to Sagres and visit the Fortaleza.

  2. Afternoon
    Cabo de São Vicente

    Go to the Cabo de São Vicente and its lighthouse.

  3. Late afternoon
    Beaches of Sagres

    Stop at a Sagres beach, such as Praia do Martinhal or Praia do Tonel.

  4. Evening
    Return to Lagos

    Have dinner in Sagres or return to Lagos.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Lagos?

Visit the historic centre, the beaches among the cliffs, the Ponta da Piedade and take a boat trip to the grottos.

Can you go to Sagres from Lagos?

Yes, it's about 33 km by car or bus.

Do Lagos' beaches have many stairs?

Some do, like Praia do Camilo, which has a long wooden staircase. Meia Praia is flat and wide.

How to get to Lagos by train?

Lagos is the terminus of the Algarve line, with regional trains coming from Faro and from Tunes, where there's a connection to Lisbon.

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