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Meia Praia Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach

Meia Praia Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

Meia Praia Beach featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Meia Praia Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach

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1. Praia da Luz

The Praia da Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Luz (shortened to Praia da Luz) or Beach of the Church of our Lady of Light is Blue Flag beach, an award it won for water quality and sand cleanliness, making it an ideal and safe beach destination for those travelling with kids.

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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.

2. Marina de Lagos

The Lagos Marina is a harbor full of speedboats and yachts. The marina, which is flanked by swaying palm trees spread across elegant wooden docks, has many lively bars and cafés. Relax with hot or cold drinks and snacks in a coffee shop and enjoy the picturesque views and serene atmosphere.

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3. Rocha Beach

The beautiful Rocha Beach, known as Praia da Rocha in Portuguese, is one of the most well-known on the Algarve. Luckily, thanks to its vast size and length, it has ample room to accommodate sunbathers. Follow the wooden walkway that hugs the length of the beach to find the perfect spot.

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Rocha Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a city

4. Benagil Beach

Surrounded by blue-green waters and cliffs ranging in color from pale beige to gold, Benagil Beach is postcard material. Come here simply to sunbathe and swim, or take a boat trip to view the nearby caves, coastal cliffs and dramatic rock formations.

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Benagil Beach showing general coastal views, rugged coastline and a sandy beach

5. Alvor Beach

Spacious, sandy Alvor Beach is a good choice for those seeking a quieter alternative to nearby Praia da Rocha. Find a peaceful spot somewhere along the lengthy stretch of golden sand and take advantage of the beach’s many facilities.

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Kitesurf, head out on the water on a paddleboat or kayak around the surrounding coastline at this Blue Flag-awarded beach.

6. Dona Ana Beach

With its rugged cliffs, golden sands and sea stacks, the Dona Ana Beach is one of the most scenic of all the bays in Lagos. It has clear and calm water and an accessible location, just a short walk south of the city’s historic center. Spend the afternoon marveling at the spectacular terrain of this sandy inlet.

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Dona Ana Beach showing a beach, rugged coastline and general coastal views

7. Meia Beach

Running seemingly endlessly along the Atlantic Ocean, Meia Praia Beach is the largest sandy strand in the region around Lagos. It has a relaxed atmosphere and scenic setting, with a few understated cafés and bars as the only structures. Enjoy the extra space and comfort on this vast stretch of sand, whose length of 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) ensures it’s never too crowded.

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Popular places to visit

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.

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.