Guidebook for Lagos
Sightseeing
Ponta da Piedade (Portuguese for "Piety's Point") is a group of rock formations along the coastline of the town of Lagos, in the Portuguese region of the Algarve. Consisting of yellow-golden clifflike rocks up to 20 meters high, they are one of the most famous touristic attractions of Portugal. Several grottos in Ponta da Piedade can be visited by boat.
The top or base of the cliffs will only ever provide a limited view of the Ponta da Piedade, a much better experience is to join a boat tour and view the headland from the water.
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Farol da Ponta da Piedade
8600 EM536Ponta da Piedade (Portuguese for "Piety's Point") is a group of rock formations along the coastline of the town of Lagos, in the Portuguese region of the Algarve. Consisting of yellow-golden clifflike rocks up to 20 meters high, they are one of the most famous touristic attractions of Portugal. Several grottos in Ponta da Piedade can be visited by boat.
The top or base of the cliffs will only ever provide a limited view of the Ponta da Piedade, a much better experience is to join a boat tour and view the headland from the water.
Fortaleza Ponta da Bandeira is a small military fortress, located at end of Avenida dos Descobrimentos. It was constructed at the end of the 17th century at the mouth of the river, to defend the city of Lagos from attack by enemy boats entering the bay. Today the fort is used for exhibitions and other cultural activities and the views of Lagos bay are magnificent.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 9.30am to 12.30pm and re-opens at 2pm until 5pm.
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Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
Fortaleza Ponta da Bandeira is a small military fortress, located at end of Avenida dos Descobrimentos. It was constructed at the end of the 17th century at the mouth of the river, to defend the city of Lagos from attack by enemy boats entering the bay. Today the fort is used for exhibitions and other cultural activities and the views of Lagos bay are magnificent.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 9.30am to 12.30pm and re-opens at 2pm until 5pm.
The Governors Castle:
The facade of the castle is just along from St. Gonçalo's gate and is of Arab construction, but has been altered many times since.
St. Gonçalo's gate (The city walls):
The walls still surround the older part of Lagos give a real feeling of history as you follow them around the town. Opposite the fort on the water front are the twin watchtowers either side of St. Gonçalo's gate. The walls date from the 16th century and have bulwarks at intervals that allowed the use of artillery . There are gateways through at various points. The best way to see them is to walk around the outside - there are landscaped gardens and paths to enjoy while you walk.
Rua do Castelo dos Governadores
Rua do Castelo dos GovernadoresThe Governors Castle:
The facade of the castle is just along from St. Gonçalo's gate and is of Arab construction, but has been altered many times since.
St. Gonçalo's gate (The city walls):
The walls still surround the older part of Lagos give a real feeling of history as you follow them around the town. Opposite the fort on the water front are the twin watchtowers either side of St. Gonçalo's gate. The walls date from the 16th century and have bulwarks at intervals that allowed the use of artillery . There are gateways through at various points. The best way to see them is to walk around the outside - there are landscaped gardens and paths to enjoy while you walk.
Igreja de Misericórdia:
Also known as Santa Maria, the church is beside Praça D.Henrique and originates from the 15th /16th centuries, but was largely rebuilt in the 18th/19th centuries.
The Slave market:
A reminder of the times when slaves brought back from Africa during the 15th century were sold. It is the opposite side of Praça D.Henrique from the Misericórdia Church.
Praça Infante Dom Henrique
Praça Infante Dom HenriqueIgreja de Misericórdia:
Also known as Santa Maria, the church is beside Praça D.Henrique and originates from the 15th /16th centuries, but was largely rebuilt in the 18th/19th centuries.
The Slave market:
A reminder of the times when slaves brought back from Africa during the 15th century were sold. It is the opposite side of Praça D.Henrique from the Misericórdia Church.
Igreja de Santo António:
The Church of St.Anthony is on Rua Silva Lopes (recognisable by it's two bell towers of different heights.)
The Church is often known as 'The Golden Church' because the walls and the altar are decorated in the gilded intricately carved baroque style. It was rebuilt in 1769. Entrance is through the Regional Museum adjoining it.
Opening hours: 09.30h to 12.30h and 14.00h to 17.00h. Closed Monday and holidays.
Rua Silva Lopes
Rua Silva LopesIgreja de Santo António:
The Church of St.Anthony is on Rua Silva Lopes (recognisable by it's two bell towers of different heights.)
The Church is often known as 'The Golden Church' because the walls and the altar are decorated in the gilded intricately carved baroque style. It was rebuilt in 1769. Entrance is through the Regional Museum adjoining it.
Opening hours: 09.30h to 12.30h and 14.00h to 17.00h. Closed Monday and holidays.
Lagos fish market:
Near to the main entrance to the town centre the market has a wonderful selection of freshly caught seafood. Upstairs there are also fruit, vegetables, freshly baked bread and other local produce. Open mornings only Monday to Saturday.
Rua da Porta de Portugal
Rua da Porta de Portugal
Lagos fish market:
Near to the main entrance to the town centre the market has a wonderful selection of freshly caught seafood. Upstairs there are also fruit, vegetables, freshly baked bread and other local produce. Open mornings only Monday to Saturday.
Igreja de São Sebastião:
The church on Rua Conselheiro Joaquim Machado, São Sebastião, Lagos: originates from the 14th /16th centuries. It was constructed on the site of a hermitage and in the 15th century was transformed into a church and dedicated to St. Sebastian.
Rua Conselheiro Joaquim Machado
Rua Conselheiro Joaquim MachadoIgreja de São Sebastião:
The church on Rua Conselheiro Joaquim Machado, São Sebastião, Lagos: originates from the 14th /16th centuries. It was constructed on the site of a hermitage and in the 15th century was transformed into a church and dedicated to St. Sebastian.
Lagos Boat trips - Marina:
There are Lagos boat trips to the caves, to see dolphins, to fish plus cruises along the stunning Algarve coastline! The Avenida and the Marina are lined with stands selling boat trips. Some of the dolphin watching trips offer a guarantee so that if you aren't lucky enough to see dolphins they will offer another boat trip on another day, so book early on in your holiday. Don't forget to take sun factor and cover ups to avoid burning.
Marina Rio
Avenida dos DescobrimentosLagos Boat trips - Marina:
There are Lagos boat trips to the caves, to see dolphins, to fish plus cruises along the stunning Algarve coastline! The Avenida and the Marina are lined with stands selling boat trips. Some of the dolphin watching trips offer a guarantee so that if you aren't lucky enough to see dolphins they will offer another boat trip on another day, so book early on in your holiday. Don't forget to take sun factor and cover ups to avoid burning.
Praia Dona Ana
Famous Beach
Camilo Beach
Beach
Pinhao Strand
Rua José FormosinhoBeach
Meia Praia, Lagos
Beach
Porto de Mos-strand
Beach
Dierentuin van Lagos
Everything Else
Praça Gil Eanes
Praça Gil EanesLagos Tourist Information Office
Getting Around
Train Station
Faro to Lagos by Train:
To get from Faro Airport to Faro train station (which is just before Faro marina) either get the bus from the airport (the stop is right outside the 'Arrivals' doors) and will cost you around 1.95€, or get a taxi at a cost of around 10€.
Trains from Faro to Lagos run at intervals throughout the day and the journey takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes.
→ The train station in Lagos is just behind the marina and it is a very short walk across the marina bridge to the Avenida dos Descobrimentos.
To check train timetables visit CP - Comboios de Portugal (the site is available in English) and select 'Regional and Inter Regional services' to get the timetable f
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Estrada de São Roque
Estrada de São RoqueTrain Station
Faro to Lagos by Train:
To get from Faro Airport to Faro train station (which is just before Faro marina) either get the bus from the airport (the stop is right outside the 'Arrivals' doors) and will cost you around 1.95€, or get a taxi at a cost of around 10€.
Trains from Faro to Lagos run at intervals throughout the day and the journey takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes.
→ The train station in Lagos is just behind the marina and it is a very short walk across the marina bridge to the Avenida dos Descobrimentos.
To check train timetables visit CP - Comboios de Portugal (the site is available in English) and select 'Regional and Inter Regional services' to get the timetable f
Bus Intercity Terminal:
Faro to Lagos by Bus:
To get from Faro Airport to Faro bus station (which is just before Faro marina) either get the bus from the airport (the stop is right outside the 'Arrivals' doors) and will cost you around 1.95€, or get a taxi at a cost of around 10€.
Buses from Faro to Lagos also run at intervals throughout the day and the journey takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes.
For Algarve bus timetables visit Eva Bus.
- Lagos to Sagres (http://eva-bus.com/index.php?lang=uk)
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Eva Transporte Lagos Portugal
Rua Mercado de LevanteBus Intercity Terminal:
Faro to Lagos by Bus:
To get from Faro Airport to Faro bus station (which is just before Faro marina) either get the bus from the airport (the stop is right outside the 'Arrivals' doors) and will cost you around 1.95€, or get a taxi at a cost of around 10€.
Buses from Faro to Lagos also run at intervals throughout the day and the journey takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes.
For Algarve bus timetables visit Eva Bus.
- Lagos to Sagres (http://eva-bus.com/index.php?lang=uk)
Shopping
Intermarché Armação de Pera
Intermarché
Continente Modelo Lagos
Continente
Drinks & Nightlife
This street have several restaurants, pubs and is crowded at night.
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Rua 25 de Abril
Rua 25 de AbrilThis street have several restaurants, pubs and is crowded at night.