TRAIL ROUTEThe scenic coastal walk from Lagos takes you from Praia do Pinhao to Ponta da Piedade, then to Praia do Porto de Mos. From Lagos old town, follow the main harbour road, Av.
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Inside info: The Linha 2 bus is useful for a beach holiday to Lagos, as it connects the city to the Meia Praia, the Praia de Porto de Mós and the Praia de Dona Ana beaches. Insider tip: There is a scenic and challenging coastal hiking path from Porto de Mos to Praia de Luz.
Two of the more famous beaches/landmarks are around a 40-minute drive east from Lagos towards Faro. Short enough to spend a half-day there, or a whole day! About a 40 minute driving distance from Lagos are both the famous Benagil Caves and Praia de Marinha beach.
Sunset on Praia do Camilo, a perfect Lagos beach for swimming. Once you've managed to descend the 200 odd wooden steps to get to Praia do Camilo, only then will you realise that it was well worth the effort. Another picture-perfect Lagos beach, this sandy slice of shoreline is small but exceedingly beautiful.
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.
The warmest water temperature is in September with an average around 70°F / 21.1°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 60.6°F / 15.9°C.
Top beaches include Praia da Prainha and Praia do Porto do Seixal, a gorgeous black sand beach surrounded by vibrant green mountains. Just remember to set aside time for exploring Madeira's natural swimming pools.
Lagos is a small city; you can pretty much walk everywhere. There is a 1 bus station and a 2 train station to take you to other cities (Silves, Faro, Portimao) and taxis are abundant. Walk to the beautiful sandy golden beaches.
Praia do CanavialA secluded beach on the west side of Lagos. Praia do Canavial is probably the least crowded beach in the area. It's not easy to access it – a long way down following the narrow rock stairs.
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.