How do I get to Lagos beaches?

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.



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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.

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Lagos also has several accessible beaches, including the Praias da Batata, da Luz, de Porto de Mós and Meia Praia, with these last three having an amphibious wheelchair so that everyone can fully enjoy sea-bathing and sunbathing.

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Lagos is a top destination for travelers from around the world, and for good reason. Situated on the stunning southwestern coast of Portugal, the Algarve region is renowned for its stunning beaches, historical architecture, and vibrant nightlife.

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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.

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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.

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Praia do Canavial A 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.

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And Lagos to Faro railway is a great way to see it all for yourself. But beautiful nature is far from being the only reason to opt for Lagos - Faro train ride. The cities are served by high-speed Alfa Pendular train, providing amazing onboard amenities and boasting incredibly short travel times.

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Lagos is one of the finest holiday destinations of the Algarve and is surrounded by a coastline of many beautiful beaches.

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Here are 11 of the best beaches in Portugal, with something for every type of traveler.
  • 01 of 11. Praia do Norte. ...
  • 02 of 11. Praia do Camilo. ...
  • 03 of 11. Praia do Quinta do Lago. ...
  • 04 of 11. Zambujeira do Mar. ...
  • 05 of 11. Praia de Cavaleiro. ...
  • 06 of 11. Praia Baleal. ...
  • 07 of 11. Praia da Ursa. ...
  • 08 of 11. Praia da Comporta.


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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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Faro airport is 91 km away from the town of Lagos; the overall trip takes around 1 hour by car.

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