São Sebastião
Lagos
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Popular places to visit

Praia da Luz
Praia da Luz is a beautiful sandy beach located just 6 km away from Lagos in the Algarve, Portugal. It’s located in the picturesque village of Luz, known for its narrow roads lined with bougainvillea flowers.

Marina de Lagos
Admire the exclusive yachts in the harbor, enjoy sangria at a bar in view of the water and visit the wax museum.

Dona Ana Beach
Marvel at the stunning red and yellow cliffs of the Golden Coast and swim to the stacks in the calm ocean.

Camilo Beach
Climb down the elegant staircase to this hidden bay at the base of colorful cliffs and enjoy the spectacular natural views.

Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse
Check out this historic lighthouse, descend the steps to the beach and take a boat tour of the sea stacks and arches.

Lagos Zoo
Pet and feed the animals in the spacious enclosures, bring your kids to the playground and dine at the restaurant of this zoo.
Things to do

From Lagos: Benagil Cave and Coastal Cruise by Catamaran

Benagil Cave Boat Tour - Catamarans or Rib - 2 H From Portimão

Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

Portimão: Benagil Caves Speedboat Tour

Boat tour through the wonderful caves of Ponta da Piedade

Boat Trip to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos
Top hotels in São Sebastião

Vila Vita Parc
The room was fantastic. Clean and spacious. The staff was next level in terms of friendliness, and were super accommodating.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Tivoli Carvoeiro
Amazing place.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Hotel Algarve Casino
Staff were lovely and rooms really clean. No complaints about the hotel. The resort was pretty much closed though, hard to even find a place for dinner. I know it’s out of season but this was dead. Would be hard without a car.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Apartment is modern, clean. Full kitchen. Washer and dryer work great. Restaurant inside hotel serves great dinner.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Lagos Atlantic Hotel
Highly recommended
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Aparts & Suites summer cascade Alvor
Room was great outside was a bit messy but obviously they are getting ready for the start of the new season. Only issue was having to wait till 3 o’clock to get into the room which was a pain because we arrived at the 10.30 and had absolutely nowhere to wait so had to find somewhere in town which ...
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around São Sebastião

Caliças
While Caliças might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marina de Lagos and Lagos Municipal Market.

Telheiro
While there might not be top attractions in Telheiro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marina de Lagos and Lagos Municipal Market.

Falfeira
Falfeira might not have many top sights, but Marina de Lagos and Lagos Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Marina de Lagos
While visiting Marina de Lagos, you might make a stop by sights like Marina de Lagos and Discoveries Wax Museum.

Colinas Verdes
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Colinas Verdes and surrounding area, you can visit Lagos Zoo and Marina de Lagos.

Funchal
While Funchal might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Boavista Golf and Marina de Lagos.
