Best Beaches * Lagos
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The open-air seating area on the cliff top affords a fabulous panoramic view over the coastline between Lagos and Albufeira and a sweeping perspective of the ocean dotted with the white triangles of yachts. A long wooden staircase leads down to the beach through an area of scrub containing plants typical of the Algarve’s Barrocal: Kermes oak, mastic trees, cistus and white-leaved rockrose.
Note: Given the risk of landslides and loose stones falling on to the beach, you are advised to keep a safe distance from the cliffs. Although beachgoers do use the beach, it is classed as a restricted use beach, since a large part of it lies within an area where there is a risk of landslides.
Access is by tarmac road from Lagos, following the signs for “praias” (beaches) and Ponta da Piedade. Praia do Camilo is signposted. Small organised car parking is available. Support infrastructures include a restaurant and WC, and there are lifeguards on duty in the summer holiday season. Orientation: east.
GPS: 37° 5'14.37"N 8°40'7.19"W
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The open-air seating area on the cliff top affords a fabulous panoramic view over the coastline between Lagos and Albufeira and a sweeping perspective of the ocean dotted with the white triangles of yachts. A long wooden staircase leads down to the beach through an area of scrub containing plants typical of the Algarve’s Barrocal: Kermes oak, mastic trees, cistus and white-leaved rockrose.
Note: Given the risk of landslides and loose stones falling on to the beach, you are advised to keep a safe distance from the cliffs. Although beachgoers do use the beach, it is classed as a restricted use beach, since a large part of it lies within an area where there is a risk of landslides.
Access is by tarmac road from Lagos, following the signs for “praias” (beaches) and Ponta da Piedade. Praia do Camilo is signposted. Small organised car parking is available. Support infrastructures include a restaurant and WC, and there are lifeguards on duty in the summer holiday season. Orientation: east.
GPS: 37° 5'14.37"N 8°40'7.19"W
This is a narrow, isolated and peaceful beach that lies immediately to the east of Porto de Mós and is framed by scenic cliffs. Access to the beach is along a pedestrian trail that runs along the cliff top, where the rich undergrowth of the Algarve’s Barrocal is gradually taking over what used to be fig orchards.
Note: The beach is narrow and you should only go there at low tide. Since there is a possibility of rock falls or stones coming loose and falling on to the beach, you should keep a safe distance from the cliffs, and take care if you are walking along the cliff top, staying well back from the edge.
Access is on foot (small trail) along the cliff top from the street called Rua do Canavial, which is located about 650 m to the east of Porto de Mós Beach, along the Porto de Mós road. There is very limited parking on Rua do Canavial. There are no support infrastructures and no lifeguard on duty. Orientation: south.
GPS: 37° 5'3.04"N 8°40'46.48"W
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Praia do Canavial
17 R. do CanavialThis is a narrow, isolated and peaceful beach that lies immediately to the east of Porto de Mós and is framed by scenic cliffs. Access to the beach is along a pedestrian trail that runs along the cliff top, where the rich undergrowth of the Algarve’s Barrocal is gradually taking over what used to be fig orchards.
Note: The beach is narrow and you should only go there at low tide. Since there is a possibility of rock falls or stones coming loose and falling on to the beach, you should keep a safe distance from the cliffs, and take care if you are walking along the cliff top, staying well back from the edge.
Access is on foot (small trail) along the cliff top from the street called Rua do Canavial, which is located about 650 m to the east of Porto de Mós Beach, along the Porto de Mós road. There is very limited parking on Rua do Canavial. There are no support infrastructures and no lifeguard on duty. Orientation: south.
GPS: 37° 5'3.04"N 8°40'46.48"W
The cliffs are a bit lower at this beach and are covered with reeds, indicating the existence of fresh water. Typical cliff plants are abundant too; especially saltwort, Mediterranean saltbush and shrubby sea-blithe, species adapted to the sea spray and which also thrive in the saline soils of the marshes. The beach is sheltered by rock formations that extend into the sea, keeping it calm for bathing.
Note: Since there is a possibility of rock falls or stones coming loose and falling on to the beach, you should keep a safe distance from the cliffs, and take care whenever you are close to the tunnels that have been dug in the rocky walls.
The beach can be accessed on foot and by car from the Avenida dos Descobrimentos in Lagos. There are small, organised parking areas next to the beach. Tourist facilities include a restaurant and WC on the cliff top. There is no lifeguard on duty. Orientation: east.
GPS: 37° 5'47.74"N 8°40'4.01"W
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The cliffs are a bit lower at this beach and are covered with reeds, indicating the existence of fresh water. Typical cliff plants are abundant too; especially saltwort, Mediterranean saltbush and shrubby sea-blithe, species adapted to the sea spray and which also thrive in the saline soils of the marshes. The beach is sheltered by rock formations that extend into the sea, keeping it calm for bathing.
Note: Since there is a possibility of rock falls or stones coming loose and falling on to the beach, you should keep a safe distance from the cliffs, and take care whenever you are close to the tunnels that have been dug in the rocky walls.
The beach can be accessed on foot and by car from the Avenida dos Descobrimentos in Lagos. There are small, organised parking areas next to the beach. Tourist facilities include a restaurant and WC on the cliff top. There is no lifeguard on duty. Orientation: east.
GPS: 37° 5'47.74"N 8°40'4.01"W
The beach at Meia Praia follows the ample bay of Lagos, starting next to the northern jetty on the Bensafrim Stream and stretching for over 5 km to the western jetty on the Rio de Alvor. To the west, the city of Lagos and the Ponta da Piedade, stretching into the sea, are still visible. The horizon opens out here, between the ample line of the ocean, the low dunes on the beach and the gentle, verdant hills that stretch back inland, covered in pine groves and barrocal scrubland, and punctuated by carob and olive trees.
Access is by a tarmac road from Lagos, heading towards the marina. Meia Praia is signposted. There is plenty of parking, some of it organised. The various support infrastructures include restaurants, WC, information and recreational facilities, and there are lifeguards on duty in the summer holiday season. This is an accessible beach. Orientation: south-east.
GPS: 37° 6'38.50"N 8°39'34.83"W
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Meia Praia, Lagos
The beach at Meia Praia follows the ample bay of Lagos, starting next to the northern jetty on the Bensafrim Stream and stretching for over 5 km to the western jetty on the Rio de Alvor. To the west, the city of Lagos and the Ponta da Piedade, stretching into the sea, are still visible. The horizon opens out here, between the ample line of the ocean, the low dunes on the beach and the gentle, verdant hills that stretch back inland, covered in pine groves and barrocal scrubland, and punctuated by carob and olive trees.
Access is by a tarmac road from Lagos, heading towards the marina. Meia Praia is signposted. There is plenty of parking, some of it organised. The various support infrastructures include restaurants, WC, information and recreational facilities, and there are lifeguards on duty in the summer holiday season. This is an accessible beach. Orientation: south-east.
GPS: 37° 6'38.50"N 8°39'34.83"W
This beach can be reached by means of a pedestrian trail that sets off from D. Ana Beach and goes along the cliff top for about 300 metres. Here, you can observe some of the coastline’s typical vegetation: gold coin daisies, sweet alyssum, Mediterranean saltbush and saltwort grow in abundance in the rocky cavities. Farther back from the shore, you will mostly find typical scrubland species, such as mastic trees and wild olives.
The beach is divided by a rock formation with arches and caves. It is a small beach, framed by high carbonate rock cliffs in warm colours. At the smaller, northern section of the beach, there is a viewpoint with a staircase leading down to the sea, meaning that, at high tide, you can dive straight into the sea without having to go on the beach. An extensive area of submerged rocks beckons you for an underwater expedition. Although quite close to the built-up area around Lagos, this is a relatively quiet beach.
Note: Since there is a possibility of rock falls or stones coming loose and falling on to the beach, you should keep a safe distance from the cliffs, and take care if you are walking along the cliff top, staying well back from the edge. You should be aware that a large part of the beach lies in an area where there is a risk of landslides.
The beach can be accessed on foot from D. Ana Beach, heading north. There is foot and vehicle access on a tarmac road, setting off from Lagos, up the Avenida dos Descobrimentos and heading towards Pinhão Beach. Road traffic and parking are extremely difficult in the vicinity of the beach. There are no support infrastructures and no lifeguard on duty. Orientation: east.
GPS: 37° 5'39.83"N 8°40'5.37"W
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Rua José FormosinhoThis beach can be reached by means of a pedestrian trail that sets off from D. Ana Beach and goes along the cliff top for about 300 metres. Here, you can observe some of the coastline’s typical vegetation: gold coin daisies, sweet alyssum, Mediterranean saltbush and saltwort grow in abundance in the rocky cavities. Farther back from the shore, you will mostly find typical scrubland species, such as mastic trees and wild olives.
The beach is divided by a rock formation with arches and caves. It is a small beach, framed by high carbonate rock cliffs in warm colours. At the smaller, northern section of the beach, there is a viewpoint with a staircase leading down to the sea, meaning that, at high tide, you can dive straight into the sea without having to go on the beach. An extensive area of submerged rocks beckons you for an underwater expedition. Although quite close to the built-up area around Lagos, this is a relatively quiet beach.
Note: Since there is a possibility of rock falls or stones coming loose and falling on to the beach, you should keep a safe distance from the cliffs, and take care if you are walking along the cliff top, staying well back from the edge. You should be aware that a large part of the beach lies in an area where there is a risk of landslides.
The beach can be accessed on foot from D. Ana Beach, heading north. There is foot and vehicle access on a tarmac road, setting off from Lagos, up the Avenida dos Descobrimentos and heading towards Pinhão Beach. Road traffic and parking are extremely difficult in the vicinity of the beach. There are no support infrastructures and no lifeguard on duty. Orientation: east.
GPS: 37° 5'39.83"N 8°40'5.37"W