Portimão

We've all seen the dramatic cliffs and breathtaking beauty of Lagos. And the pictures don't do it justice. More and more visitors flock to Lagos every year, yet if you know where to look, you can find so much local charm in the city and surrounding areas of the Algarve. By putting this guide together, I wanted to help you make the most out of your time in Lagos and the Algarve. This guide includes 👉 Advice on getting to Lagos 👉 Guidelines on renting a car 👉 11 Hotel recommendations (at least half of which I've personally visited) 👉 11 Places to explore 👉 9 Day trips 👉 6 Suggested excursions 👉 17 Restaurant and bar recommendations and so much more!

Discover the pearl of the Algarve, its colors and flavors, dream destinations and extraordinary tours!

Adding a few days in the Algarve on to your Portugal itinerary? Here are the must-visit spots. I have a home in the small fishing/resort town of Olhos d'Agua and have found some real gems in my visits there. The Algarve is a mix of natural beaches and beauty with great weather, small to medium sized towns focused on tourism, especially in the summer months. It gets much quieter in the "off season," so keep that in mind if you're planning to visit outside of summer, as some places shut down in winter. Getting around the Algarve either from Lisbon or Faro typically means renting a car so you can visit off-the-beaten-path locations, but taxi/Uber/Bolt are plentiful and pretty affordable. I'll continue to update this guide on a regular basis as I go deeper and explore the region that's my 2nd home!