Lagos

Eattico

Italian street-fish in central Lagos: fish sandwiches, seafood tapas and paranza-style fried fish, all in the Italian coastal tradition.

Family Hub Café

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A family friendly café with a dedicated kids's play area. We serve barista-style coffee, cold drinks, breakfast and lunch.

Restaurante Dos Artistas

Contemporary Algarve cuisine in a 250 year old building in the historic centre of Lagos, led by Head Chef Robson Otto Reiter.

Monte da Casteleja

The Algarve's only certified organic winery, founded in 1999 near Lagos by vigneron Guillaume Leroux, with guided tours and a guesthouse.

The Star

British run bar in Lagos old town for over 12 years, with Sunday karaoke, a Monday quiz night and some of the cheapest drinks in town.

Restaurante O Camilo

Family-run clifftop seafood restaurant at Praia do Camilo in Lagos, serving fresh fish and regional Algarve dishes for over 40 years.

MoxiPops

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

Black and White

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

Poké Lagos

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

The Bull Bar and Restaurant

Traditional English pub in the centre of Praia da Luz with sea-view terrace seating and a full draught beer list.

Avenida Restaurante

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

Kelly's Sports Bar

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.

Pão d'Avó Maria

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

Mosto Wine Shop & Bar

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

Everyday People

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

Twin Fin Cafe

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

Factory Fusion Hub

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

Bon Vivant Bar

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

Espiche Yoga

Family-run Espiche studio with ten teachers: yoga in every style, Pilates, aerial, breathwork and sound journeys between Luz and Lagos.

Lagos Surf Safari

Surf school by Ponta da Piedade in Lagos, with private and group lessons, board rental and daily surf trips on the west and south coasts.

Clube de Ténis e Padel de Lagos

Public-utility tennis and padel club in Lagos since 1987, with 5 tennis and 6 padel courts, a clubhouse, pro shop, coaching and Playtomic bookings.

SAL Spa Luz – Massage & Spa in Lagos Algarve

Day spa in Praia da Luz near Lagos with massages, facials and packages including a heated saltwater pool, sauna and steam room circuit.

Creative Ape Cinema

A 12-metre air screen, 200 seats and wireless headphones. Classics, blockbusters and family films under the stars.

Salty Wave Surf School

Praia da Luz surf school founded by Rodrigo Lacerda, with small group and private lessons, board hire and pick-ups from Lagos, Luz and Burgau.

Parque Aventura Lagos

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

Algarcine Cinemas de Lagos

An independent 2-screen cinema inside LagoShopping in Lagos, run by Algarcine, showing current releases in VP and VO with weekly discount pricing.

Zoo de Lagos

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

Surfexperience

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

Lagos Divers

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.

QPA Horse Riding & Lessons

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.

Boavista Golf Resort

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

The Space Lagos

The Algarve’s home of creativity. From "Sip & Paint" evenings and wine tasting to kids' craft parties and community book clubs, The Space is a vibrant hub for…

Espiche Golf

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.

Algarve WaterSport

All-inclusive water sports camp in Lagos since 2006, offering surf, kite, wing foil, windsurf, wake and SUP from one base.

West Coast Adventures

Small-group guided hiking tours on the Algarve's wild west coast since 2014, ending with a sunset tapas and wine picnic above the Atlantic.

BlueFleet

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

Sealife Dolphin Watching

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

Heather Bain Massage

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

Beach Hut Watersports

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

Bom Dia Boat 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.

Seafaris

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

Days of Adventure

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

Onyria Palmares Golf

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.

Tiffany's Riding Centre

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

Musette Bike

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

Glass House Algarve

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

KM Group

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

Beach Nails Lagos

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

WeDive Lagos

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 de Lagos

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

Luz Villa Sales

Estate agency for Praia da Luz, Lagos and the western Algarve, selling villas, apartments and land in eight languages.

Carvi Beach Hotel Lagos

3-star hotel on Praia Dona Ana beach in Lagos, with a rooftop pool, sea-view restaurant and a 10% discount for direct bookings.

Edwina Shrimpton Law

Portuguese and UK-qualified lawyer in Lagos handling property, wills, contracts, residency and civil law for foreign clients.

CTT Correios de Portugal

Portugal's national postal service; flagship Algarve branch in Faro, plus Locky parcel lockers and Banco CTT services region-wide.

Elevate Accounting and Bookkeeping

English-language accounting firm for expats and foreign business owners, with offices in Lisbon and Lagos, OCC registered.

Casa Margô

A small boutique guesthouse on Praça Luís de Camões in the heart of Lagos, with calm rooms, personal service and a five-minute walk to anywhere worth going in…

Marina Rent-a-Car

Family-run car hire company in the Algarve since 1994, with offices in Lagos and Faro Airport and a fleet from economy cars to 9-seater vans.

Luz Bay

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

ten Hoopen Realty

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

RD Garden

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

Água Hotels Lagos Bay

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

Casa Mãe

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

Barlavento International Primary School

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.

The MN56 Hotel

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.

Q Garden Garden Centre

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

Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda

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

B&P Real Estate

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

Cascade Wellness Resort

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

Lagos Algarve Real Estate

Residential estate agency in Lagos, Western Algarve, over 20 years' experience. AMI 23948. Villas, apartments, land and commercial property sales.

AIM Removals & Storage

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

Brave Generation Academy (BGA)

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

Centro de Linguas de Lagos

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

Cadela Carlota & Companhia

Non-profit dog and cat shelter in Lagos since 2008, caring for around 140 animals in partnership with Lagos council.

Riding for the Disabled Barlavento

Therapeutic riding charity for people with disabilities near Bensafrim, Lagos, running since 2007 with specially trained horses and volunteers.

Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Lagos

Lagos's volunteer fire and rescue association, founded 1886. Emergencies always 112; this listing is for donations and non-urgent contact.

LAGOS MMFEST

Lagos' modern music festival: three evenings of pop, funk, soul and jazz by the sea at Praia da Luz each August, from the Orquestra Ligeira de Lagos.

Alma Luz Distillery

Award-winning artisan dry gin distilled in Praia da Luz from Algarve botanicals, by three friends who grew up here.

Opalina Atelier

A small wooden tray of loose opals sits on the counter, pulled out for a customer turning one over in the light.

Bflower

Floral atelier in Lagos run by Beatriz Neto since 2017, offering wedding florals, daily flower delivery and a flower subscription.

Boutique Tamar

Craft and vintage boutique in Lagos old town, open since 2019, selling handmade Portuguese pottery, jewellery, homeware and antique pieces.

Olaria Nova

Family-run ceramics workshop and shop in Lagos old town, making handmade pottery in styles from ethnic to Nordic.

Souvenir da Luz

Small gift shop in Praia da Luz selling mainly Portuguese glass and ceramic souvenirs, plus a selection of oil paintings.