Best Beaches In Lagos, Portugal

Lagos is a laid-back town situated in the Algarve region of Portugal’s south coast. Surrounded by stunning coastline, yet with plenty to offer in terms of activities, culinary treats, and nightlife, it’s not surprising that it’s one of the most visited beach towns in the Algarve.

Although there are tonnes of things to keep you busy in and around Lagos, one of its appeals is certainly its proximity to some of Europe’s most magnificent beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. Rather than one huge stretch of golden sand, the beaches of Lagos are more like little pockets of joy littered along the coastline.

There are so many of these pockets, in fact, that you won’t be able to visit them all in one day, and we definitely recommended setting aside at least two days of your trip for some good old-fashioned beach hopping. Even if you still want to spend one day heading out to the beaches around Farol da Ponta da Piedade, which is out of town.

Whether you’re into watersports, picnics, sunbathing, or just dining with a view, the beaches in and around Lagos have something to please everyone. Although they all have their own charm and character, we’ve put together this guide to the best beaches in Lagos Portugal.

So that, if you’re pushed for time, you can home in on the ones that will suit you best – happy beaching!