Nuno's Guidebook to Lagos, Portugal
Food Scene
Great typical food, at reasonable prices. If possible, try the seafood rice (arroz de marisco), only available on Sunday. The restaurant is closed on Monday. It is a very popular place and is usually full, so if you plan to go there make a reservation a few days before!
58 locals recommend
Os Lambertos
LB 11 R. do Compromisso MarítimoGreat typical food, at reasonable prices. If possible, try the seafood rice (arroz de marisco), only available on Sunday. The restaurant is closed on Monday. It is a very popular place and is usually full, so if you plan to go there make a reservation a few days before!
O Escondidinho
2 R. do CemitérioExcellent if you like fish dishes.
Good food, served in generous portions and at a good price. I've been there myself dozens of times, it's always a good experience.
29 locals recommend
Restaurante Prato Cheio -
23A R. Dr. Francisco Sá CarneiroGood food, served in generous portions and at a good price. I've been there myself dozens of times, it's always a good experience.
Restaurante dos Artistas
68 R. Cândido dos ReisFor something more exquisite.
It has good traditional Portuguese food, seafood, grilled meat and fish, cataplanas, etc.
49 locals recommend
Calhou Restaurante
10 R. Dr. António Guerreiro TelloIt has good traditional Portuguese food, seafood, grilled meat and fish, cataplanas, etc.
Good local cuisine, seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese @ reasonable prices.
24 locals recommend
Cantinho Algarvio
nº21 R. Afonso de AlmeidaGood local cuisine, seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese @ reasonable prices.
A few friends recommended it to me, i tried it, and now I'm recommending it to you :)
26 locals recommend
The Green Room- Burritos & Cocktails
51 R. da OliveiraA few friends recommended it to me, i tried it, and now I'm recommending it to you :)
Entertainment
Cinemas Lagoshopping
Lagos' only cinema, to watch the latest releases.
Culture
It's worth having a look, more often than not they have something interesting going on.
82 locals recommend
Lagos Surf Center Surf Shop
31 R. Silva LopesIt's worth having a look, more often than not they have something interesting going on.
Interesting for understanding Lagos' history related with slave trading, a common practice centuries ago.
35 locals recommend
Mercado de Escravos - Núcleo Museológico Rota da Escravatura
26 R. da Sra. da GraçaInteresting for understanding Lagos' history related with slave trading, a common practice centuries ago.
Ideal for getting a good grasp of Lagos' rich history. Call Lígio on +351 919238799 and you won't regret it :)
Lagos Tourist Train
Ideal for getting a good grasp of Lagos' rich history. Call Lígio on +351 919238799 and you won't regret it :)
Beaches
Porto de Mós
Really great beach.
Praia Dona Ana
One of the best local beaches.
Praia da Batata
Avenida dos DescobrimentosClosest to the center of Lagos.
Camilo Beach
Small but very enjoyable.
Pinhao Beach
Rua José FormosinhoFantastic view.
Largest beach in Lagos. Can be very windy at times. Great for surfing and other water sports.
157 locals recommend
Meia Praia, Lagos
Largest beach in Lagos. Can be very windy at times. Great for surfing and other water sports.
Transportation
Main Taxi Rank Lagos
Always useful.
Lagos Train Station
Estrada de São RoqueUseful
Central Lagos
Largo do Rossio de São João BatistaCafés
Twin Fin
36 R. Gil VicenteReally good bar, café, grill, international, mediterranean.
Artesão Café
The best cocktails and hot and cold dishes, including vegan.
Bora Café
17 R. Conselheiro Joaquim MachadoGood food & drinks, decent price, excellent location.
Supermarkets
Intermarché Armação de Pera
Pingo Doce
spar lagos
2 Estr. da Ponta da PiedadeContinente Modelo Lagos
Aldi
Rua do Cerro das Mós