Luxury Lagos Holidays

Tiny town with king-sized appeal

Lagos

The town of Lagos nestles on the Algarve's colourful coast. A blend of traditional heritage, upbeat nightlife and the best beach around makes it a visitor favourite. The ruggedly beautiful coastline is Portugal's signature, and Lagos is home to its biggest stretch of sand. The golden Meia Praia is one of the best beaches in the Algarve, with clear, shallow waters and fantastic watersports.

Lagos' historic centre is a maze of cobbled streets and picturesque squares between 16th-century city walls. It's the perfect spot to soak up some traditional Portuguese culture, with local seafood restaurants, pretty churches and an impressive castle that's worth a photo op.

The vibrant waterfront is the hub of nightlife in Lagos, with a buzzing bar scene for after-dinner drinks that often spills out onto the beach later on.

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Our pick of the top hotels in Lagos

Every one of our hotels is handpicked and personally visited by our team

Algarve, Lagos

Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve

Four swimming pools onsite to enjoy
Near to the historic and vibrant city of Lagos, Portugal
Direct access to nearby Meia Praia Beach

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Typical Costs

Bottle of beer

€2.50-6

Bus

€18 for 24 hours

Cup of coffee

€2.50-3.50

Glass of wine

€6

Main course

€15

Small souvenir

€2.50-5

Flight Information

Flight time from the UK to Algarve is around 2 hours 40 minutes.

If you're planning a trip to Algarve (FAO) from the UK, the following airports have direct flights:
Aberdeen (ABZ), Belfast International (BFS), Birmingham (BHX), Bournemouth (BOH), Bristol (BRS), East Midlands (EMA), Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow (GLA), Leeds Bradford (LBA), Liverpool (LPL), London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN), London Stansted (STN), Manchester (MAN), Newcastle (NCL), Norwich (NWI) and Southampton (SOU).

Transfer Time

Transfer time from Faro airport to Lagos is approximately 1 hour.

When to go

Summers in the Algarve get pretty scorching, so beach-goers can expect the mercury to top 30°C in July and August. The shoulder months of April, May and October stay at a pleasantly toasty low 20s, and even in winter, things rarely drop below 15°C – ideal for year-round golfers.

Visa Information

Currently visas are not required for UK citizens travelling to Portugal.

Tipping

A service charge won’t typically be added to your restaurant bill in the Algarve, so it’s common to leave a tip of around 10% of the bill. The same goes for taxi drivers – aim for 10% or round up your fare to the nearest euro. Tipping is not expected for bar staff, hotel porters or maids, although a euro or two would be appreciated for excellent service.

Introduction to languages

The official language of Portugal is Portuguese. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.