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Unless you like hordes of tourists and backpackers, try and come here mid-season when it's not too full. I was very pleasantly surprised by this lovely town, with its excellent marina, lovely promenades, interesting fortress. The pretty center is full of excellent good-value restaurants,...more Unless you like hordes of tourists and backpackers, try and come here mid-season when it's not too full. I was very pleasantly surprised by this lovely town, with its excellent marina, lovely promenades, interesting fortress. The pretty center is full of excellent good-value restaurants, interesting shops. There are fabulous beaches, little rocky coves, cliffs - you name it. Ideal as a place to chill out in for a few days after a driving holiday through the rest of Portugal, for example.close

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by Donal – posted on Jul 17, 2007

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umm i thought it weird that me as a spanish speaker.. had an awfully lot of trouble with people... i later found out that they hate spaniards.. for somethign that was 200 yrs ago.. once i spoke english.. the peoples attitudes towards me and my friend changed.. we are both from latin america.....more umm i thought it weird that me as a spanish speaker.. had an awfully lot of trouble with people... i later found out that they hate spaniards.. for somethign that was 200 yrs ago.. once i spoke english.. the peoples attitudes towards me and my friend changed.. we are both from latin america.. and were treated horribly in certain areas here in Lagos but other than that this place is great.. its very beautiful.. but the people were very rude once we spoke castellanoclose

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by kathynewman87126 – posted on Apr 24, 2007

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Pueblo bonito, pequeño centro antiguo, callejuelas. No necesitas mucho tiempo para conocerlo. Hay marcha en las fechas de vacaciones, si no es muy tranquilo. Playas chulas en los alrededores. Imprescindible el viajecito con el bote por las cuevitas que hay en la costa. Y llevad...more Pueblo bonito, pequeño centro antiguo, callejuelas. No necesitas mucho tiempo para conocerlo. Hay marcha en las fechas de vacaciones, si no es muy tranquilo. Playas chulas en los alrededores. Imprescindible el viajecito con el bote por las cuevitas que hay en la costa. Y llevad cámara.close

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by Poisonka – posted on Apr 1, 2007

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Lot's of happy hours in bars, with cocktails at 3€ who don't taste of water, lot's of cheap fish meals, even in "up-market" restaurants but the food is never refined and you don't get much vegetables with the meals! From a cultural POV there's not much to see but there's great walks along...more Lot's of happy hours in bars, with cocktails at 3€ who don't taste of water, lot's of cheap fish meals, even in "up-market" restaurants but the food is never refined and you don't get much vegetables with the meals! From a cultural POV there's not much to see but there's great walks along the beach and cliffs; we walked from Lagos to Burgeau (we went by the beach from Porto de Mos to Luz but freaked out when the tide was coming in and the passage was getting blocked by the waves coming in but we got helped by a fisherman to pass! so I would advise people to go by the cliffs or it can get really dangerous!) and from the Cabo Sao Vicente to Sagres by the cliffs and took the bus back in both occasions, the views are fabulous from the cliffs but the place is deserted so always be extra careful as you will be by yourself. The buses are rare (especially on weekends) and don't go everywhere so always have a reliable timetable and map (and watch) or you'll get stuck in the middle of nowhere! Great place to get some fresh air.close

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by jackiea322 – posted on Sep 9, 2006

2

Lagos in the Summer is really amazing. Because we were having too much fun outside, we didn't get a chance to meet Carlos except for the time we woke him up to turn in the keys. However, we did get to meet Arthur who was very helpful and knowledegable and Kat who was a real sweetie and gave an...more Lagos in the Summer is really amazing. Because we were having too much fun outside, we didn't get a chance to meet Carlos except for the time we woke him up to turn in the keys. However, we did get to meet Arthur who was very helpful and knowledegable and Kat who was a real sweetie and gave an excellent massage. We had a 2 person room and it was super clean. The bathroom and kitchen were very clean as well and lastly, the area felt safe. Carlos House has really raised the bar on level of quality that accomodations should have.close

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by bri1948 – posted on Aug 9, 2006

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I stayed for a week at Casa Amarela and ended up staying in one of the owners homes which was beautiful(better than some hotels I have frequented during my travels around the world). Staff were so friendly but due to where I was located, I felt isolated at times as I was not directly mixing with...more I stayed for a week at Casa Amarela and ended up staying in one of the owners homes which was beautiful(better than some hotels I have frequented during my travels around the world). Staff were so friendly but due to where I was located, I felt isolated at times as I was not directly mixing with other people staying there at the time. I would definately return to live there again!close

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by lisabust – posted on Jun 26, 2006

2

Absolutely Fantastic stay!! The City is small but quaint, and full of character!! Lots of families, but very much still a party scene for the younger at heart. It is possible to completely chill out on the relaxing beach and take many Siestas in the sand! There are plenty of activities to do here...more Absolutely Fantastic stay!! The City is small but quaint, and full of character!! Lots of families, but very much still a party scene for the younger at heart. It is possible to completely chill out on the relaxing beach and take many Siestas in the sand! There are plenty of activities to do here for the thrill as well.close

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by cmillsv – posted on Jun 21, 2006

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Lagos is the party town for younger people in the algarve. Lots of hostels and a few great beaches. It is relativly cheap for food and if you pre party you dont spend a lot of money going out at night. The bars are generally small and you have to move from one to the other every few hours but it...more Lagos is the party town for younger people in the algarve. Lots of hostels and a few great beaches. It is relativly cheap for food and if you pre party you dont spend a lot of money going out at night. The bars are generally small and you have to move from one to the other every few hours but it is cool. the people in town are awsome and almost all speak english. So if you want culture avoid lagos and the algarve in general. If you want to meet people go to the beach and drink go to lagos and avoid the rest of the algarve. In my opinion as a young traveler lagos is the only place to be in the algarve the rest is touristy, so is lagos, but touristy for families and such.close

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by lavamatrix – posted on Jun 4, 2006

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