Lagos

Breezy and cool in every sense of the word, Lagos has an infectious energy and a laid-back feel. This bustling fishing port has many buildings–-the Slave Market, Castelo dos Governadores, Forte Ponta da Bandeira, and Igreja de Santo António, to name a few–-that evoke the town's long history. The cobblestone streets have a broad assortment of restaurants and bars, and pristine beaches with big waves are nearby.