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Lagos is a city and municipality at the mouth of Bensafrim River and along the Atlantic Ocean, in the Barlavento region of the Algarve, in southern Portugal.Lagos is one of the most visited cities in the Algarve and Portugal, due to its variety of tourist-friendly beaches, rock formations (Ponta da Piedade), bars, restaurants and hotels, renowned for its vibrant summer nightlife and parties.
Of course u should always walking and visit one of the best traditional Pasteleria in town
Pasteleria Gomba .Here you can come in the early morning for breakfast or coffee break
R. Candido do Reis 56, 8600-583
Lagos, Portugal
Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-7pm
If you going outside dont forget to visit just 30 min from Lagos famous Benagil Cave
i give you more detail by the way Benagil is the small fishing town on the coast of Algarve between the popular tourist destinations of Praia do Carvoeiro and Armação de Pêra
Getting to cave become more easy than ever , numbers of boat trips from Benagil and no only
Boats to take you to the caves can be boarded directly on Benagil beach.Make sure to book in advance as spaces can fill up quickly!
Trips from other beaches not only have the benefit of being able to include other caves and the opportunity to view the spectacular rock formations along this stretch of the coast, they also have the advantage of not having to struggle to find parking in Benagil itself or having to wait too long for a trip.'
Other longer boat trips are also available to see the Benagil cave, including trips from Albufeira, Portimão, Vilamoura and Lagos taking in more of the sights and including time to see the cave too.
Explore Old Town 'of Lagos
Trip to Lagos cant be completed without visit old Town
Of course you should visit Mercado de Escravos the very first African slave market in colonial Europe which was built in 1444 , the Museu Municipal Dr. José Formosinho one of the best in the Algarve, Lagos Castle and see the remains of the ancient city walls.
All suggestions to walk around and find narrow and quieter streets for more take romantic moments .
Go dolphin watching and Sea life Experience in Lagos
The most common species of dolphin that can be found around the Algarve coast are: Bottlenose,Common, Striped, Harbor Porpoise and Risso.
Among many beaches favourite still Praia d Camilo , very tiny beach by cliffs ,has crystalline green-blue water. Sunrises are amazing there you must see it !
In case u forget your umbrella , you can rent it at the kiosque near by . Of course Praia gets bit crowded in the summer and finding a place to stay can be challenging .
One of the most beautiful beaches in all Algarve .
If you visit Old town please visit Igreja de Santo Antônio, a baroque masterpiece
Constructed in 1707 and rebuilt after the great earthquake of 1755, this single nave church in the baroque style .
Igreja de Santo Antônio, one of the most outstanding Lagos attractions, is also a National Monument, open from Tuesday to Sunday and the entrance ticket costs only 3 euros.
Discover the nearby cities and towns
Lagos, Vilamoura, Carvoeiro, Loulé and Portimão are generally considered to be some of the best places to visit in Algarve.
Try the Algarvian cuisine
Some of the food you should try when visiting the Algarve are:
Sardines
Cataplanas
Shellfish
Camarão Portuguesa - prawns in the shell, fried in olive oil and butter with whole cloves of garlic, coriander and a bay leaf all served steaming hot, with regional bread. Pork and clams or just clams or cockles can be cooked in a similar way are just as exotic and delicious.
Local stews
Stews are another Portuguese speciality and people come from miles around on a Thursday to sample the lamb stew at the Laranjeiros restaurant in the hills above Vilamoura.
Jardineira is a beef stew with vegetables and is a favourite with the local people, tender and full of flavour. These stews feature frequently as the Prato da dia (dish of the day) in the local restaurants.
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