Lagos, Portugal - tips and suggestions

[Fuzzy]

I'm heading to Lagos, Portugal in a couple of weeks. I've been before so aware of coastal things to do (happy to recieve these suggestions as well though) but was wondering whether anyone had headed inland. interested in getting off the tourist strip. any suggestions welcome. I'm hiring a car so transport not an issue.

 

[The39thStep]

I always think exploring inland enables you to find unexpected treats . Loads of little villages to have a look at round there . For lunch and a day out Silves is quite nice , it’s got a tidal river , a castle , a prison and cobble streets to walk round , loads of good places to eat . You can get a boat down the river to Portimao.

 

[Fuzzy]

I always think exploring inland enables you to find unexpected treats . Loads of little villages to have a look at round there . For lunch and a day out Silves is quite nice , it’s got a tidal river , a castle , a prison and cobble streets to walk round , loads of good places to eat . You can get a boat down the river to Portimao.

thanking you kindly.

 

[shakespearegirl]

I’m a bit too East Algarve to give recommendations but found this list for you..

Top 20 rural villages and towns in the Algarve

The Algarve is full of little charming towns and villages, these hidden gems are truly amazing, with stunning natural beauty and an architecture that reminds us of how the country used to be half-century ago.

www.algarvefun.com

Looking at the East Algarve recommendations I’d say it’s pretty accurate

 

[Fuzzy]

I’m a bit too East Algarve to give recommendations but found this list for you..

Top 20 rural villages and towns in the Algarve

The Algarve is full of little charming towns and villages, these hidden gems are truly amazing, with stunning natural beauty and an architecture that reminds us of how the country used to be half-century ago.

www.algarvefun.com

Looking at the East Algarve recommendations I’d say it’s pretty accurate

ace. thank you.

 

[Fuzzy]

Well I can vouch for Silves and Monchique as really lovely places to take a trip to if you want to get away from the beach and busier touristy places. Silves has a fantastic castle to mooch around. a couple of euros for get in but fantastic views over the town and a nice cafe. interesting town with narrow streets and lots of restaurants and cafes. again less touristy so defo noticed them being that bit cheaper.

monchique is a lot smaller but right up in the hills. we went up to Foia which is the highest point but alas it was cloudy so no views down to the coast. Nice little town to wander around.

 

[flypanam]

We’re heading to Silves in April (Holy Week) I think. Does everything shut on Good Friday?

 

[shakespearegirl]

We’re heading to Silves in April (Holy Week) I think. Does everything shut on Good Friday?

Not Silves specific but yes, it’s one of the main bank holidays here… you might find restaurants open but pretty much everything else will be closed