This page is still being developed albeit slowly.
Just ten minutes from Praia da Luz is one of the Algarve's largest towns. Lagos. There are quite a few web sites that cover the town in depth and I'm not intending to compete with them. They'll be
mentioned below. This page is here purely to compliment the rest of my site and allow me to make my own observations on the town, its shops and restaurants. So you will not find an exhaustive list
of places, just the ones I have visited or used.
Lagos is a major fishing port and marina yet rich in history and interest. It was the home of the first slave market which can still be seen standing on the riverbank. The statue of Henry the Navigator overlooks the promenade displaying the towns close association with the sea. There are plenty of lively bars and good shops. The old town is particularly nice with plenty of street cafes and restaurants. A good and varied night life to be had here. Make sure you pick up one of the free maps, available most everywhere, to get the best out of the town. There are several very large supermarkets mostly situated around the outskirts of the town (see here for details ). Coming from Luz the Intermarche is most accessible. Fairly regular buses run from the square by the church in Luz but they do tend to finish early so check out the timetable at the bus stop when you travel. A taxi from Luz will be around €10 depending where you are going to in Lagos.
Map of Lagos ( near Praia da Luz )
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Click on the letter for the map location or the name for the details |
| Bank / ATM | Gift Shops | Services | Supermarkets | Restaurants / Bars |
( Visited ) Lagos Restaurants
| A few notes on the Restaurants and Bars I've used, or have been recommended by this site's visitors, in Lagos. Any remarks here are my own (or contributors), should you disagree, want to add your own or just think things have changed for the better / worse then please let me know. There is a larger list of restaurants and bars in Lagos on the Towns - A to L Page but with only basic detail. They will be moved here as I get to visit them or receive more info. | |
Casinha do Petisco
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Traditional Portuguese. Renowned for it's house style prawns, people queue for hours to get in there and the food is absolutely fantastic.
Specials advertised outside on a blackboard.
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Don Sebastião
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Traditional Portuguese. It has had a faithful following of regular diners since it opened in May 1979. The restaurant has gained an enviable reputation. The formula for their success is delicious traditional fresh food and a warm, welcoming friendly service. An impressive well stocked wine cellar.
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Navegador
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A typical Portuguese restaurant. Built into the old Sea Wall. A choice of a sea view terrace, on street or inside dining. Popped in for lunch and ended up with a splendid sea food grill.
Prices advertised outside on a blackboard.
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Fools & Horses
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An English styled pub and restaurant that's been established in Lagos for over 25 years. Seems to be popular with the British both
resident and visiting ( I guess it might be to do with the name ). Serves popular English dishes and a choice of several international too. Treat
it more as a snack bar than a restaurant and you won't be disappointed. Local and imported beers. A big screen sports TV. Some pub style bench seating outside.
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Shops & Supermarkets
Car Rental in Lagos
Auto Jardim do Algarve |
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Central Rent |
Tel :(+351) 282 767 674.
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Dailyrent |
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Master Kings |
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Motoride |
Aldo Bikes, Scooters, Quads.
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Worldgarve |
Address :Estrada da Ponta da Piedade, Edificio Baluarte, Lt 27,
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Lagorent |
Address :Av. dos Descobrimentos, Nº43,
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A few other Lagos Site Links
| Nightlife in Lagos | |
| Restaurants in Lagos | |
| General Information | |
| A nice article on Lagos and its history. | |
Paradise Club |
Indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna
Tel : (+351) 282 082 598 |
Lagos Tennis School |
Tennis lessons, two courts and equipment hire
Tel : (+351) 282 081 915 |
Lagos Doctors
Dr. Frieder Nicolay |
G.P.
Address : Quatro Estradas, Lagos Quatro Estradas, Lagos Tel : (+351) 282 762 902 |
Dr. Hella Wellmer |
G.P.
Address : Rua Eca de Queiros 2, Lagos Rua Eca de Queiros 2, Lagos Tel : (+351) 282 762 264 |
Clinica Dentaria da Barroca |
Dentist
Address : Rua da Barroca 48, Lagos Rua da Barroca 48, Lagos Tel : (+351) 282 763 496 |
Lagos Pharmacies
24hr Pharmacies |
Weekdays 09.00 - 13.00 and 15.00 - 19.00. Rota system applies for lunchtimes, weekends, night time and public holidays. |
Lacobrigense |
Where : Rua Prof. Joaquim, Alberto Taquelim, Lote 8 Dto, Lagos.
Tel : (+351) 282 762 901. |
Neves |
Where : Rua Porta Pequena, 3-5 Lagos.
Tel : (+351) 282 769 966 |
Ribeiro Lopes |
Where : Rua Garrett, 22 Lagos.
Tel : (+351) 282 762 830 |
Silva |
Where : Rua 25 de Abril, 9 Lagos.
Tel : (+351) 282 762 859. |
Telo |
Where : Rua Henrique Correia Silva, 1-3, Lagos.
Tel : (+351) 282 760 556 |
Miscellaneous Services & Facilities
| Barclays Bank | Where : Urb. Varandas de S. João, Lote 6, 8600-324 Lagos
Tel : (+351) 282 780 020 Fax : (+351) 282 780 021 |
Lagos Internet cafes
Bora Cafe |
Cafe with Internet access and Wi-Fi spot.
Address : Quatro Estradas, Lagos Quatro Estradas, Lagos Tel : (+351) 282 083 438 |
Imperio Do Mar Cyber Café |
Internet Cafe.
Address : Rua Cândido dos Reis, 117, Lagos Tel : (+351) |
Inter-Net |
Internet access, computer sales and repairs.
Address : Avenida dos Descrobimentos, 19, Lagos Tel : (+351) 282 089 586 |
Meg@byte Cyber Centre |
Ten computers with fast internet.
Address : Praça d'Armas, ( near the Lagos youth hostel ). Tel : (+351) 282 087 439 |
Triband |
Six computers with internet access, computer and mobile phone sales.
Address : Rua Infante de Sagres, 22, Lagos Tel : (+351) 282 089 619 |
Lagos Events
May |
Feira Coral do Algarve (Choral) |
29th & 30th July |
Feira da Arte Doce (Sweets) |
August |
Feira da Gastronomia (Food) |
15th August |
Feira de N. Sra. Da Glória |
12th October |
Feira de Outubro |
27th October |
Feira de S. Gonçalo. Lagos Day. |
22nd - 24th November |
Feira Franca de Lagos |
Lagos Telephone Numbers
| Help ( U.K. equiv. to 999 ) | 112 | ||
| Support for Tourists | 800 296 296 | Tourist Office (Lagos) | (+351) 282 763 031 |
| Police | (+351) 282 762 930 | Fire Brigade | (+351) 282 770 790 |
| Hospital | (+351) 282 770 100 | Ambulance | (+351) 282 760 115 |
| Hospital Privado São Gonçalo | (+351) 282 760 181 | Emergency Treatment | (+351) 282 771 000 |
| Railways (CP) - www.cp.pt | 808 208 208 | ||
| Town Hall | (+351) 282 762 055 |


A new company based in
A new rental company opened at Lagos Marina at the beginning of June 2008. All inclusive prices. Collection and Return to / from Faro Airport or Lagos. Look for opening promotions.