Lizzie518

Planning a trip to Lagos in late October. Will be flying into Faro. Any must do and sees? Should we stay 3 nights in Lagos and mosey on to somewhere else? Should we also do Sagres? Or only one stop in Algarve and then head up to Lisbon, possibly Sintra.....or go to Madeira?

Help....

see_the_world7

I unfortunately don't have any advice, but we're going to Lagos in late March, also flying in Faro and would like the same info. Hopefully pushing this back to the top will get a few responses.

takemealong

We enjoyed a boat ride through the rock formations/caves/grottos at Lagos.

firstgreen

Hi, here are some ideas when visiting the Lagos area.

Explore the narrow cobbled streets of Lagos. There are many historic buildings including churches, museums and Europe’s first 15th Century slave market.

Stroll around the bustling Lagos marina, or simply watch the world go whilst enjoying a strong bica (espresso) and pastry.

Take a boat ride and explore the grottos around Lagos.

Walk Meia Praia beach (6km, and stop at one of the beach restaurants for lunch and some vinho verde (light green wine).

Explore the unspoilt West coast beaches, rocky coves and quaint fishing villages such as Salema and Burgau.

Visit Sagres and Cape St Vincent you can stand on the most south-westerly point in continental Europe.

Take a drive inland to the spectacular Monchique mountains and spa villages with breathtaking views of the Algarve coastline.

Take in a round of golf at one of the local courses, Boavista http://www.firstgreen.co.uk/boavista/boavista.html or Palmares

Enjoy culinary delights at the local restaurants. Try some one the ones in the back streets (off the tourist trail) where the locals eat. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...s_Algarve.html

I hope this helps and enjoy your trip.

see_the_world7

Thank you firstgreen. We leave in 1 week. I'd printed off info from tourists sites and Lagos area sites, but it's good to get recommendations from people who have been there.

firstgreen

You are welcome.

Enjoy your trip and I hope the sunny weather we have had over the last few weeks lasts for you.

almcd

A day in Albufeira would be enjoyable as well.