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Diving into the Algarve: Lagos, Portugal Guide
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items Golden coastal cliffs and turquoise coves make a convincing case for spending your entire Lagos trip in a swimsuit. Days in the Algarve revolve around the Atlantic—paddling through limestone arches, spotting dolphins, and working up the nerve to jump...
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what to do in lagos 🧜♀️
where to eat in lagos 🐙
what to do in lagos 🧜♀️
mermaidmaxx in the algarve by getting in and on the water as much as possible
what if we went cliff jumping but took it extremely seriously—that's the best way to describe coasteering, otherwise known as jumping, flipping, and catapulting into the freezing atlantic below. sealand algarve's guides are professional confidence bo...
Algarve Coasteering
another lagos rec i got from grace, this watersports school caters to all kinds of sea people from surfers to hydrofoilers. you can arrive at any level—i was a complete beginner to windsurfing—since the guides will segment groups based on ability. ca...
Surf Lessons
don't leave lagos without kayaking ponta da piedade, it's the best way to get up close and personal with the caves and crevices of these sandy limestone structures. if you book this particular tour, the boat comes with a waterslide too 🛝
Ponta da Piedade Kayaking
while benagil is the main geological attraction people come to see, i found it a bit overrated considering we were inside the cave for basically 15 seconds. a kayaking tour here first thing in the morning seems to be the optimal move.
the dolphin watching on the other hand, was absolutely exquisite. crystal-clear water makes the common dolphins seem ai-generated as they twirl and frolic alongside and underneath the speed boat, frequently jumping out of the water in the ultimate (e...
the dolphin watching on the other hand, was absolutely exquisite. crystal-clear water makes the common dolphins seem ai-generated as they twirl and frolic alongside and underneath the speed boat, frequently jumping out of the water in the ultimate (e...
Dolphin Watching & Benagil Cave Tour
the coldest diving i've ever done, you best believe a hood, boots, gloves, and thick suit over a shortie are required to dive in the atlantic. two dive sites are included with highlights from my time underwater including nudibranches, moray eels, con...
Scuba Diving
pretty much every single water activity departs from the marina, so get familiar with a stroll along the waterfront core. you may get stopped by the bridge, which raises for tall sailboats to pass ⛵
Marina de Lagos
do you like secret spots? because this jeep tour will take you around the best of sagres. from the baleeira fishing port to cabo de são vicente lighthouse—the southwesternmost tip of europe—plus some sunset lookouts on the sand and beach cliffs you c...
Sagres Sunset Jeep Tour
where to eat in lagos 🐙
seafood is the name of the game when you're in the south of portugal
potentially the cutest coffee shop ever—but certainly in lagos. don't sleep on the pastel de nata cream-filled croissant and their lineup of speciality brews ☕
Black and White
two words: octopus. burger. grace andrews put me on to this quintessential lagos lunch spot. filled with avocado and aioli on a crunchy toasted bun, dig into this tentastic sandwich to-go or on the outdoor patio 🐙
Eattico
casual burger and sandwich joint where i tried my first piri piri chicken slider to-go on the way to windsurfing—a not-too spicy way to try this quintessential portuguese chili 🌶️
Nah Nah Bah
a lowkey, no-res oyster bar served out of a trailer truck along the waterfront 🦪
Pearl Street Oyster Bar
the most unexpected discovery of my meals in lagos, i popped inside for the speediest bite of all time to discover a delicious, crispy chicken sandwich and fridge stocked full of local brews. my waiter's eyes lit up when i asked for his pick of the s...
Lagos Beer&Co
nothing novel to write home about, but a solid pie without a wait if you're famished 🍕
Oliva Pizzeria
the speakeasy you'd just as easily walk by and miss, say you're attending ‘bible study’ at door #6 to enter a red lacquer lair with some of the most inventive cocktails i've tried anywhere in the world. the pear & loathing with goat cheese of all...
Forbidden Door
one of the highest rated restaurants in this otherwise casual beach town, reservations are recommended at don gull. i sampled asian-inspired seared ahi tuna and a kind of tortelloni soup, with the menu not necessarily centered on one country—i'd call...
Don Gull