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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How does pollution affect Lagos' water supply? The number of diagnosed cases of diseases such as dysentery and cholera has increased in Lagos. This is due to drinking water containing chemical and bacterial pollution. The main cause of pollution is the lack of effective sewerage systems in the city.
Sharks no but strong currents yes. The main beaches will have lifeguards until mid or late September. Swimming alone off an empty beach is strongly discouraged. The authorities are very safety conscious, they will close as we have seen beaches if conditions are deemed dangerous.
Every year, people drown in the sea and in swimming pools in Portugal. Take care when walking close to the water's edge especially along unsupervised stretches of beaches. Waves can be unpredictable and have a strong undertow.
The lagoon is an expanse of shallow water, which in most areas is between 0.5-3.2 m deep with a maximum of about 5m deep in the main body of the lagoon and about 25m in some dredged parts of the Lagos harbour.
The Lagos coastal walk is a picturesque cliff walk along the stunning Lagos coastline. The walk is easily accessible from Lagos town and leads to several beaches and viewpoints along the way.
Lagos is a major African financial centre and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has been described as the cultural, financial, and entertainment capital of Africa, and is a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion.
UPDATE: Over 120 sightings of the medusa-tambor (barrel jellyfish) have also been reported through GelAvista, IPMA's citizen science program, across the Algarve, from Vila Real de Santo António to Lagos, but particularly in the Eastern Algarve.
The most common sightings in Portugal include the big Calpean jellyfish (Rhizostoma luteum), which is a large type of barrel jellyfish with a bell (head) up to 60cm in diameter; The Compass Jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella), usually spotted off the south coast (Algarve); The Jelly Blubber (Catostylus tagi), another ...
The national terrorism alert for Portugal is 'significant' (level 3 out of 5). Always be alert to terrorism. Terrorists have targeted European cities, including transport hubs and places visited by travellers. Take official warnings seriously.
The short answer is: yes, you can drink the tap water in Portugal, and there's no reason to boil it before doing so. The tap water in Portugal isn't as nice as tap water from other parts of the world (Ireland and Scotland, for example), but it's 98,83% safe to drink.