Lagos

Sports bar on Praia da Luz's main strip since 2022, with big screens for the main fixtures, smash burgers and wings, and a Yorkshire pudding Sunday lunch.

Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant inside Lagos Avenida Hotel, overlooking the marina, with globally inspired cuisine from local produce.

Artisan popsicle maker from Odiáxere, "the popsicle of the Algarve", selling at markets, events and stocked shops.

Hawaiian-style poke bowl restaurant near Lagos marina, with sushi-grade fish, vegan and gluten-free options, and Uber Eats delivery.

Family-run wood-oven bakery chain founded in Odiáxere around 20 years ago, now with four shops across Lagos and Portimão.

Surf-styled cafe and bar in central Lagos serving all-day breakfast, lunch, smoothies, cocktails and coffee.

Australian-inspired coffee shop in central Lagos with fresh brunch, pastries and its own merch line.

Specialty coffee shop in Lagos serving chunky sandwiches and treats, with a co-work area and no membership needed.

Modern wine shop and bar in central Lagos with wines by the glass, a curated retail range and local tapas.

Industrial-styled cafe and cowork space in Lagos with coffee, cocktails, snacks, a vintage clothes corner and events.

Five-level cocktail bar in the heart of Lagos since 1987, with a rooftop terrace, live DJ and decades of nightlife history.

Craft beer brewery in Lagos producing classic and innovative beer styles.

Treetop courses, paintball and a giant outdoor trampoline course in the pines above Meia Praia, two minutes from Lagos Marina. Open all year.

Massage studio in central Lagos offering Swedish, deep tissue, sports and pregnancy massage plus facials, with mobile visits across the west Algarve.

PADI 5-Star IDC dive centre in Lagos, daily trips to Ponta da Piedade and the Ocean Revival wreck park, full range of PADI courses.

Family zoo in Barão de São João near Lagos, home to over 170 species with daily feeding sessions and online tickets from €12.

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Immersive guided hikes and bespoke active journeys exploring the Algarve’s most spectacular, off-the-beaten-path corners — Since 2014

Small-group countryside rides near Bensafrim, Lagos, from a 1 hour ride to a 3 hour restaurant ride, plus riding lessons, pony rides and livery.

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Lagos surf camps since 1992: the original European surf school, all-inclusive weeks from €256 at the Surf House with its legendary rooftop bar.

Russian Manicure Certified nail salon in Lagos offering gel manicures, BIAB, Japanese manicure, gel pedicures and permanent jewellery.

18-hole championship course at Quinta da Boavista in Lagos, designed by Howard Swan and opened in 2002.

Kitesurf and wingfoil school in Lagos offering private and semi-private lessons in the Alvor lagoon.

A 12-boat fleet from Lagos Marina running six tour types: grotto, coastal cruise, kayak, Benagil, dolphin-watching and private Blue Breeze charters.

Dolphin watching by RIB from Praia da Luz, three departures daily, free re-board guarantee if no dolphins are seen; trading since 1988.

Yoga and massage studio in central Lagos offering classes and holistic treatments.

Bike shop, café and licensed tour operator in Almádena near Luz, with rentals, guided rides, cycling holidays and a full mechanic workshop.

Kitesurf, wingfoil and SUP school offering lessons and tours in Lagos lagoon.

An 18-hole, par 72 course near Lagos designed by Peter Sauerman, with a clubhouse ranked 3rd in the Worldwide Clubhouse of the Year 2015 awards.

Marine-biology-led dolphin watching from Lagos Marina since 2006, plus Benagil caves and an extended Expedition Into The Wild trip.

Beach yoga, hiking and yoga, slacklining and Thai yoga massage in Lagos, with weekly classes at Praia da Batata and in-studio sessions.

Stained glass studio near Almadena (Lagos) run by artisan Liza, offering Tiffany technique courses, mosaic workshops, repairs and commissions.

Family-run riding centre in Almadena since 1988, with pony, farm and beginner trail rides through the western Algarve countryside.

Beach yoga, SUP yoga and mindful hikes across Lagos, Portimão, Albufeira and more, with classes from €20 and private sessions from €90.

Horse riding centre and animal rescue offering trail rides and children's pony rides near Lagos.

Pilates studio in Lagos offering group and private classes with additional therapy services.

Pinch pot ceramics workshop in Lagos with Brazilian ceramic artist Ana, hand-building stoneware pieces.

27-hole course above the Alvor Estuary and Lagos Bay, redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jr., with three 9-hole loops: Alvor, Lagos and Praia.

A Lagos Marina boat operator running Benagil catamaran cruises, Ponta da Piedade kayak tours, dolphin watching and sunset sailing.

Dolphin-watching specialist in Lagos since 1999, running Europe's largest passenger RIB with a 95 percent dolphin-sighting rate, plus Benagil trips.

Traditional wooden sailboat trips from Lagos Marina since 1980: grotto tours, sunset sailing, kayaking and a four-hour Bay of Lagos cruise with lunch.

Pilates studio offering matwork and equipment classes for all levels and age groups.

Personal training, fitness classes, and sports massage in the Algarve.

Beauty salon and training academy in Odiaxere, Lagos, offering esthetics, hairdressing and professional courses.

PADI/SSI dive centre at Marina de Lagos, TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice winner 2022 and 2023, diving the Ocean Revival wrecks and Ponta da Piedade.

Marina on the Bay of Lagos since 1994, with 474 berths for yachts up to 30 metres, shops, restaurants and Blue Flag certification.

4-star boutique hotel in a restored manor in Lagos historic centre, with 20 rooms including a Grand Suite with a Victorian bathtub.

Five-star design hotel on five hectares near Praia da Luz, Lagos.

Independent estate agents offering a diverse portfolio of Algarve properties for sale and purchase.

Multilingual real estate agency in Lagos specialising in the Western Algarve, from coastal villas to countryside properties.

Licensed estate agency (AMI 11781) in Lagos, Algarve, handling sales, rentals and land across Luz, Espiche, Bensafrim, Odiaxere and Vila do Bispo.

Pool maintenance, refurbishment and premium equipment installation for villa owners across the western Algarve, based in Lagos with over 30 years of experience.

Clifftop boutique hotel above Porto de Mós beach in Lagos, with individually decorated suites, a spa and the Mirandus restaurant.

International primary school near Espiche, Lagos, teaching ages 3 to 11 on a UK-based curriculum since 1975, with sister ties to Aljezur International School.

Car rental, scooters and bicycles in Lagos, Algarve with unlimited mileage in Portugal.

Family owned removals firm with an office in Lagos, Algarve. Covers all of Portugal plus UK, European and worldwide moves, storage and packing.

Property sales, holiday rentals and management from offices in Lagos and Alvor.

Boutique law office in Lagos for foreign buyers and residents: real estate, succession, tax and business law.

Garden and pool maintenance, landscaping and organic vegetable gardens across the western and central Algarve, based in Lagos.

Boutique hotel across four buildings on a restored 19th-century Lagos estate, with the farm-to-table Orta restaurant and kitchen gardens.

Five-star wellness resort in Lagos with spa, fitness programmes and ocean views from Ponta da Piedade clifftop.

Inspiring coworking, private offices, meeting rooms and virtual offices in Lagos city centre.

Pool and spa sales, services and maintenance in the Algarve.

Hybrid school with six small Algarve learning hubs (Lagos, Lagoa, Vilamoura, Loule, Tavira) blending online study with in-person coaching, ages 12-18.

Veterinary clinic in Luz offering check-ups, surgery, diagnostics and holistic treatments.

22-room adults-only boutique hotel in an 18th-century manor in Lagos Old Town, with a rooftop pool and the Cinqo restaurant and bar.

Luxury villa and apartment rentals and property management in the Western Algarve.

Certified HVAC, plumbing and solar company based in Lagos since 2011, installing solar systems, air conditioning and hydraulic networks across the Algarve.

One of the Algarve's earliest garden centres, trading in Odiaxere (Lagos) since 1993 under AGROIRIS Viveiros, with plants, landscaping and maintenance.

Landscape architecture and garden design company offering services throughout Portugal and overseas.

Wedding and lifestyle photography based in Algarve, Portugal, documenting celebrations and portraits.

Dental clinic in Lagos offering implants, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and specialist treatments.

Language school in central Lagos since 1982, teaching Portuguese, English, French and German in group, private, intensive and online formats.

Plumbing and air conditioning services in the Algarve and lower Alentejo region.

Veterinary clinic offering surgery, health checks and infectious disease treatment.

Healthcare clinic offering radiology, cardiology, laboratory analysis and specialist medical consultations.

Private airport transfers and guided tours throughout the Algarve with English-speaking local drivers.

Legal services in Lagos for residents, companies and foreign property buyers, in Portuguese, English and French.

Accounting and bookkeeping services for sole traders and small businesses in Lagos, in Portuguese and English.

Car dealership and repair workshop offering new, used and semi-new vehicles plus servicing.

Car rental company based in Lagos with fleet of over 800 vehicles for airport and regional hire.