Lagos · Algarve · Portugal
Where golden cliffs meet the Atlantic.
Sun-warmed coves, a sailing harbour and a centuries-old town — Lagos is the Algarve at its most beautiful.
Beaches & coves
A coastline carved by the sea
The marina
Masts, sea air and waterfront evenings
Yachts from across the world rest in the Marina de Lagos, framed by waterfront terraces and a riverside promenade.
Restaurants & gastronomy
The flavours of the Atlantic
Charcoal-grilled sardines, cataplana simmered at the table, Algarve wines and almond sweets. From relaxed beach shacks to refined tasting menus, every meal tastes of the sea.
Weather & seasons
Light, warmth and sea air, all year
Around 3,000 hours of sunshine and more than 300 sunny days a year, with an average annual temperature close to 18 °C. Most rain falls between November and February.
Spring
Mar‑May · highs 19‑23 °C · sea 16‑18 °C · around 8‑10 hours of sun a day.
Summer
Jun‑Aug · highs 27‑29 °C · sea 20‑22 °C · 11‑12 hours of sun a day, almost no rain.
Autumn
Sep‑Nov · highs 21‑27 °C · sea 19‑21 °C, the warmest water of the year · 7‑9 hours of sun.
Winter
Dec‑Feb · highs 16‑17 °C, lows around 8 °C · sea 15‑16 °C · 5‑6 hours of sun a day.
Activities
On the water and beyond
Algarve International Circuit
MotoGP, F1 and racing weekends at the Autódromo, about 20 km from Lagos.
Dolphin watching
Boat excursions from the marina in search of dolphins offshore.
Ponta da Piedade by boat
Grotto tours and kayak trips among the arches below the lighthouse.
Clifftop walk to Luz
The coastal path from Ponta da Piedade past Porto de Mós to Praia da Luz.
Mercado Municipal
The riverside market for fresh fish, local fruit and Algarve produce.
Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
The 17th-century fort guarding the harbour, beside the old town walls.
The historic centre
Six centuries of maritime history
Lagos was a departure point of Portugal's Age of Discovery — today its streets are lined with galleries, boutiques and intimate wine bars, while its cobbled streets and historic castle walls still reflect its rich maritime past.
Golf & nature
Fairways, estuaries and wild coast
Lagos has three courses of its own: Palmares, overlooking Meia Praia and the bay; Boavista, on the hills just west of town with views to the sea; and Espiche, an eco-designed course near Luz. For nature, the boardwalks and dunes of the Ria de Alvor are a haven for wading birds, and the Fishermen's Trail of the Rota Vicentina leads north into the protected Costa Vicentina Natural Park.
Your stay in Lagos
Wake up to the Algarve.
Our residences put you moments from the beaches, the marina and the old town. Book direct with us for the best rate.