Are there dolphins in Lagos Portugal?

Watch as these incredible mammals frolic in their natural environment as you learn more about their habits, diet and family life. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean surrounding Lagos are teeming with pods of harbor porpoises, bottlenose dolphins and risso's dolphins among other marine mammals.



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Sealife Dolphin Watching invites you on an exhilarating wildlife safari on the Atlantic Ocean, from our base in Lagos Marina, Portugal. Sealife aim to create lasting memories and turn an unforgettable experience into a magical moment.

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Swim with dolphins in the Azores, where a thriving population of Atlantic spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and common dolphins make this a thrilling place to encounter the marine mammals.

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As the coastline faces the Atlantic Ocean, the temperature of the sea waters is surprisingly chilly, only reaching 21C in the summer. Lagos beaches are ideal for families, as they are supervised by lifeguards during the peak season.

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Summer is better since there are more dolphins and weather and ocean conditions are better for boat trips. A migrant population of common dolphins comes to the Algarve coast in the summer for reproduction and food from the cold North Atlantic waters.

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There are plenty of pristine beaches in Lagos, all of which bring many vacationers back time and time again. Backed by the Atlantic Ocean, Lagos is clustered around a natural harbor and has had a long and fruitful relationship with the sea.

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The weather in Lagos is very warm with average highs between 20°C and 28°C. For the warmest weather on holiday, the best time to visit Lagos is from May to October. This is when temperatures are warm and there's less rainfall than late autumn and winter, which can be quite wet and cloudy at times.

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The walk is easily accessible from Lagos town and leads to several beaches and viewpoints along the way. Hiking along the coastline in Lagos was one of my favourite memories of my two week holiday in Portugal, and I highly recommend taking your own coastal walk when you visit Lagos.

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If you are planning a family holiday with teenagers, Albufeira Old Town makes a better choice than Lagos, as it is closer to all of the excitement of the central Algarve, with its waterparks, theme parks and general buzzing atmosphere.

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Calabar and Lagos Avoid non-essential travel beyond this area. The level of criminality in Lagos is high and incidents of violent crime, including assaults and armed attacks, have occurred against foreign nationals and in areas frequented by foreigners. Avoid all unnecessary travel after dark.

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The California coastline between Santa Barbara and San Diego is home to one of the densest populations of dolphins in the world, according to the Dolphin Project. Bottlenose dolphins, Risso's dolphins, Pacific white-sided dolphins, and short-beaked “common” dolphins have been known to form megapods in the thousands.

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Key West, Florida. Key West, Florida is an island well-known for their interactive dolphin experiences. There are numerous tours, cruises and dives all over Key West. Some let you dive and swim with the dolphins while others are strictly a chance to get to watch them in their natural environment.

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