What's up guys, we're here in Lagos for about a week and in this video
we're going to show you the best things to do here. There's some really amazing cliffs,
spectacular beaches, and it's a really fun town to be in. So hope you enjoy this video!
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Situated in southern Portugal's Algarve region, Lagos is a charming port town that
boasts dramatic natural scenery. Thanks to its proximity to beautiful beaches,
the historic town center, and being the perfect base to explore the rest of the Algarve from,
it's not surprising that many travelers fall in love with Lagos. However, despite its popularity,
this town has been able to retain its authentic Portuguese character.
In this video, we break down the six best things to do in and around Lagos.
Due to its year-round pleasant weather, one of the best things to do in Lagos is to hit the beach.
Characterized by flanking rocky cliffs, hidden coves, and white sand,
Lagos is home to many beaches that are perfect to relax and swim. Our favorite beaches for swimming
include the sandy Duna beach, the beautiful Dona Ana, Estudantes, Batata, Camilo beach.
The downtown of Lagos is home to whitewashed houses and narrow cobbled streets, filled with
cozy restaurants and cafes. This all within a partially contained 16th century wall. It's
just fun to wander around, have a bite or drink, and relax. But if you want to learn more about
Lagos's past, you can also visit an old fort, the iconic churches, or one of the museums. It's also
a pleasure to roam around the traditional houses and check out the pretty harbor.
This is "cataplana", it's a typical dish of the region
in Algarve. It's kind of like a stew, but with different types of fish.
Starting at Pinhao beach, you can walk three kilometers of coastal cliffs all the way to the
famous Ponta da Piedade. Winding above eccentric limestone formations and through diverse flora
and fauna, this trail is truly special. Adventure lovers will find joy just getting lost and then
navigating their way back to the path throughout the route. Even though the trail is not well
marked, you can just keep walking south the whole time along the cliffs and you'll make it to Ponta
da Piedade. Don't get too close to the cliffs because they're limestone and can erode easily.
Sitting three and a half kilometers from the city center of Lagos, Ponta da Piedade
is one of the most amazing natural sights to see in the area. Jagged limestone cliffs and
hidden caves take center stage, while pounding waves make beautiful music in the background.
There's a boardwalk as well as small cliff trails that line the edges,
winding around the magnificent lighthouse. We recommend arriving at the point
an hour or so before sunset. In this way, you can get a little exercise in
before rewarding yourself with one of the most beautiful sunset spots in all of Portugal.
There are hundreds of caves and strange rock formations that go along the coast
from Batata beach to Ponta da Piedade. While it's fun to walk along the top of the cliffs,
it's even more impressive to see them from the ocean level. You have a few
options for guided tours of these special cliffs.
You can either go on a guided kayak or boat tour that leaves from downtown Lagos.
While the kayak is more adventurous it can also be a little rough because of the weather conditions.
We left a link in the description below to book your own kayak or boat tour to the caves.
Located about 35 kilometers from Lagos, the Benagil cave is an amazing natural attraction
in the Algarve. You can get to the cave by rental car or by boat tour directly from Lagos.
Keep in mind that if you choose the boat tour, you won't be able to see the inside of the cave since
the boat is too big. That's why we recommend renting a car or scooter to get to the cave,
and then renting a kayak at the beach itself. This will allow you to enter the inside of one
of the most beautiful caves you'll ever see. With three limestone openings that
have been formed over millions of years, the Benagil cave is something out of this world.
And that's it for our video on Lagos, Portugal. There are other places we
didn't mention that are definitely worth checking out in our full Algarve video.
For more information such as the best time to visit and to download the actual maps
used in this video, check out our blog link in the description. Catch you on the next adventure you!