A few tips for Lagos and the Algarve (Supermarkets, restaurants, visits, activities with children....)
Marylene
A few tips for Lagos and the Algarve (Supermarkets, restaurants, visits, activities with children....)
Where to buy food in Lagos
Supermarkets, markets, pastelerias (pastry shops)....
MAIN INTERMARCHÉ LAGOS: 3 minutes drive from the apartment. Good products. Possibility to buy fish, roast chickens, ready meals... You can make your own fresh orange juice to take home. There also is a café to have coffees, snacks..., also ATMs and a FNAC to buy books, magazines. There's also a gas station.
Address: Lugar da Pedra Alçada - Ameijeira Verde, Lagos (along N125)
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Intermarché Armação de Pera
MAIN INTERMARCHÉ LAGOS: 3 minutes drive from the apartment. Good products. Possibility to buy fish, roast chickens, ready meals... You can make your own fresh orange juice to take home. There also is a café to have coffees, snacks..., also ATMs and a FNAC to buy books, magazines. There's also a gas station.
Address: Lugar da Pedra Alçada - Ameijeira Verde, Lagos (along N125)
Excellent prices, especially for wine. You will need a car to go to the Continente supermarket since it is a bit far from the apartment. Next to Continente there is a sport shop, a clothe shop and an electronic shop.
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Continente Modelo Lagos
Excellent prices, especially for wine. You will need a car to go to the Continente supermarket since it is a bit far from the apartment. Next to Continente there is a sport shop, a clothe shop and an electronic shop.
spar lagos
2 Estr. da Ponta da PiedadeClosest supermarket to walk to if you don't have a car.
The Lagos fish market is located on the main avenue. You will find there superb fresh products on the ground floor and first floor and a nice restaurant with lovely views on the top floor. On the ground floor fishermen sell their daily catch, with a wide variety of fish and seafood. There are also 4 butcher shops. On the first floor you can find a range of local farmers produce, including fruit, vegetables, herbs, dried fruits, nuts, oils, sauces, cheeses...
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Gemeentelijke Markt van Lagos
Avenida dos DescobrimentosThe Lagos fish market is located on the main avenue. You will find there superb fresh products on the ground floor and first floor and a nice restaurant with lovely views on the top floor. On the ground floor fishermen sell their daily catch, with a wide variety of fish and seafood. There are also 4 butcher shops. On the first floor you can find a range of local farmers produce, including fruit, vegetables, herbs, dried fruits, nuts, oils, sauces, cheeses...
The best place for "pasteis de nata" and to try traditional Algarvian desert like "Dom Rodrigo" and "morgado". You can eat them there, at the "pastelaria" (pastry shop) with an excellent coffee, or take them home with you. Delicious! (Around the corner from fish market)
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Taquelim Gonçalves
27 R. da Porta de PortugalThe best place for "pasteis de nata" and to try traditional Algarvian desert like "Dom Rodrigo" and "morgado". You can eat them there, at the "pastelaria" (pastry shop) with an excellent coffee, or take them home with you. Delicious! (Around the corner from fish market)
Aldi
Rua do Cerro das MósMy favourite restaurants in Lagos
Excellent seafood restaurant, lovely views of Lagos Bay and beautiful O Camilo beach close by.... down the stairs!! Stop there, on the way back from a walk to Ponta da Piedade, for a white or pink sangria. They are absolutely delicious!
You'll have to make a reservation for lunch and dinner, especially in summer. ( Address: Estrada da Ponta da Piedade, Lagos)
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Restaurante Camilo
Estrada da Ponta da PiedadeExcellent seafood restaurant, lovely views of Lagos Bay and beautiful O Camilo beach close by.... down the stairs!! Stop there, on the way back from a walk to Ponta da Piedade, for a white or pink sangria. They are absolutely delicious!
You'll have to make a reservation for lunch and dinner, especially in summer. ( Address: Estrada da Ponta da Piedade, Lagos)
5 minute walk from the apartment. Lovely food, fantastic views especially if you sit at a table, right by the cliff. (Address: Praia dos Estudantes, Av. dos Descobrimentos, Lagos- might be closed in January)
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Mar
Avenida dos Descobrimentos5 minute walk from the apartment. Lovely food, fantastic views especially if you sit at a table, right by the cliff. (Address: Praia dos Estudantes, Av. dos Descobrimentos, Lagos- might be closed in January)
Located above Lagos fish market. A great place to have a coffee (or a beer) after you have bought your fish. Also lovely food, lovely views and friendly staff. Lovely to have dinner there at sunset. (Address: Rooftop Mercado Municipal, Av. dos Descobrimentos, Lagos)
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Marè
1 R. da CapelinhaLocated above Lagos fish market. A great place to have a coffee (or a beer) after you have bought your fish. Also lovely food, lovely views and friendly staff. Lovely to have dinner there at sunset. (Address: Rooftop Mercado Municipal, Av. dos Descobrimentos, Lagos)
Traditional Portuguese dishes, seafood . Delicious sangrias. Lovely view of Porto de Mos Beach. Reservation necessary. (Address: Praia de Porto de Mós, Lagos)
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O António
Avenida Fernão de MagalhãesTraditional Portuguese dishes, seafood . Delicious sangrias. Lovely view of Porto de Mos Beach. Reservation necessary. (Address: Praia de Porto de Mós, Lagos)
A hidden gem! Tiny but absolutely charming restaurant with excellent food and very friendly staff. Better to book since very popular.... and very small place! Rua da Barroca, Lagos
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Arribale
40 R. da BarrocaA hidden gem! Tiny but absolutely charming restaurant with excellent food and very friendly staff. Better to book since very popular.... and very small place! Rua da Barroca, Lagos
A very nice and interesting place in a historical building which used to be a church. You can have a drink on the cute roof terrace with lovely views of Lagos and then have some delicious food in the restaurant underneath. You can also buy nice Algarve souvenirs on the ground floor. They also have a mezzanine with books and music . Downtown Lagos: Address: R. Silva Lopes 30
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Mar d'Estorias
30 R. Silva LopesA very nice and interesting place in a historical building which used to be a church. You can have a drink on the cute roof terrace with lovely views of Lagos and then have some delicious food in the restaurant underneath. You can also buy nice Algarve souvenirs on the ground floor. They also have a mezzanine with books and music . Downtown Lagos: Address: R. Silva Lopes 30
Wonderful views of the ocean. (Address: Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda, R. das Violetas, Porto de Mós, Lagos-might be closed in January)
Mirandus
Rua das VioletasWonderful views of the ocean. (Address: Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda, R. das Violetas, Porto de Mós, Lagos-might be closed in January)
CAMPIMAR: Pleasant restaurant on Porto de Mos beach (Lagos). For a proper meal inside the restaurant it is better to make a reservation, otherwise you can sit on their small terrace to sip a drink with a snack, looking at the ocean and watching the surfers. (Address: Praia de Porto de Mós, Lagos)
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RESTAURANTE CAMPIMAR
CAMPIMAR: Pleasant restaurant on Porto de Mos beach (Lagos). For a proper meal inside the restaurant it is better to make a reservation, otherwise you can sit on their small terrace to sip a drink with a snack, looking at the ocean and watching the surfers. (Address: Praia de Porto de Mós, Lagos)
At Luca's Rooftop restaurant (Carvi Hotel) you will find excellent food and service with lovely views. And it is just around the corner from Iberlagos. (Address: Praia Dona Ana, Alameda Dr. Armando Soares Ribeiro, Lagos-might be closed in January)
Carvi Beach Hotel Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Alameda Doutor Armando Soares RibeiroAt Luca's Rooftop restaurant (Carvi Hotel) you will find excellent food and service with lovely views. And it is just around the corner from Iberlagos. (Address: Praia Dona Ana, Alameda Dr. Armando Soares Ribeiro, Lagos-might be closed in January)
Marisol is a convenient place for a bite or a drink while at Dona Ana Beach. Cash only. (Address: Praia Dona Ana, Lagos-might be closed in winter)
Marisol
Marisol is a convenient place for a bite or a drink while at Dona Ana Beach. Cash only. (Address: Praia Dona Ana, Lagos-might be closed in winter)
For a romantic evening go to No Patio pretty garden and enjoy fine cuisine. Downtown Lagos. (Address: R. Lançarote de Freitas, Lagos)
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RESTAURANTE NO PÁTIO
Rua Lançarote de FreitasFor a romantic evening go to No Patio pretty garden and enjoy fine cuisine. Downtown Lagos. (Address: R. Lançarote de Freitas, Lagos)
Lovely garden for a drink or for a meal of grilled fish. Very good value for money. Downtown Lagos. (Address: R. Lançarote de Freitas 48, Lagos)
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The Garden
48 R. Lançarote de FreitasLovely garden for a drink or for a meal of grilled fish. Very good value for money. Downtown Lagos. (Address: R. Lançarote de Freitas 48, Lagos)
At Lagos Marina: Open early a.m. so go there for breakfast (serves full English breakfast, vegetarian, continental). Menu is very varied and has Indian dishes (curries, samosas...) pasta, burgers, wraps... Happy hours every day 4-7. Reasonably priced- Cash only. (Address: Marina de Lagos, Loja 15 e 16, Lagos)
The Oasis
At Lagos Marina: Open early a.m. so go there for breakfast (serves full English breakfast, vegetarian, continental). Menu is very varied and has Indian dishes (curries, samosas...) pasta, burgers, wraps... Happy hours every day 4-7. Reasonably priced- Cash only. (Address: Marina de Lagos, Loja 15 e 16, Lagos)
Restaurant and take away- If you don't want to cook and want to try traditional Portuguese dishes- Self service from their buffet-very affordable prices: one kilo of cozido à Portuguesa (potatoes, carrots, cabbage, meat, sausages) is 15 euros and can feed 2 persons- (you pay your food according to the weight you are buying-priced per kilo). Menu published daily on fb. (Address: R. da Ameijeira 15, 8600-315 Lagos)
Sete Mares
15 R. da AmeijeiraRestaurant and take away- If you don't want to cook and want to try traditional Portuguese dishes- Self service from their buffet-very affordable prices: one kilo of cozido à Portuguesa (potatoes, carrots, cabbage, meat, sausages) is 15 euros and can feed 2 persons- (you pay your food according to the weight you are buying-priced per kilo). Menu published daily on fb. (Address: R. da Ameijeira 15, 8600-315 Lagos)
Newly open restaurant next to Ponte da Piedade (Mars 2023). Good food, great views. A bit pricey. Will be wonderful when the work at Ponta da Piedade is finished. (Address: Estr. da Ponta da Piedade, Lagos)
Monte Mar Lagos
Newly open restaurant next to Ponte da Piedade (Mars 2023). Good food, great views. A bit pricey. Will be wonderful when the work at Ponta da Piedade is finished. (Address: Estr. da Ponta da Piedade, Lagos)
If you need a change from the delicious Algarve seafood, why not try a juicy burger at Nah Nah Bah, voted one of the best place in the world for a burger. My son and his girlfriend totally agree! Downtown Lagos.(Might be closed in winter) Address: Tv. do Forno 11, Lagos
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Nah Nah Bah Restaurant
11 Tv. do FornoIf you need a change from the delicious Algarve seafood, why not try a juicy burger at Nah Nah Bah, voted one of the best place in the world for a burger. My son and his girlfriend totally agree! Downtown Lagos.(Might be closed in winter) Address: Tv. do Forno 11, Lagos
Typical Portuguese food in a relaxed atmosphere with very friendly staff. A nice place to eat as much charcoal grilled fish as you like (if you choose the option "all you can eat") for 14 euros! Address: Unfortunately, HAS MOVED from Estrada de Sao Roque (Meia-Praia) TO Estrada Nacional 125, Sítio da Torre
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A Barrigada
A Estr. de São RoqueTypical Portuguese food in a relaxed atmosphere with very friendly staff. A nice place to eat as much charcoal grilled fish as you like (if you choose the option "all you can eat") for 14 euros! Address: Unfortunately, HAS MOVED from Estrada de Sao Roque (Meia-Praia) TO Estrada Nacional 125, Sítio da Torre
Typical Portuguese food in a relaxed atmosphere. After you have chosen your fish and while it is being prepared , you can take a stroll in the backyard to look at what a fazenda (farm) used to look like. You will need a car / cab to go there since it is on the road between Lagos and Odiaxere. Open only for lunch. Reasonably priced but extremely busy place. (Address: Estrada Nacional 125, Lagos)
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Restaurante Chico Zé - Francisco Jose Sequeira Torres
125 Estrada NacionalTypical Portuguese food in a relaxed atmosphere. After you have chosen your fish and while it is being prepared , you can take a stroll in the backyard to look at what a fazenda (farm) used to look like. You will need a car / cab to go there since it is on the road between Lagos and Odiaxere. Open only for lunch. Reasonably priced but extremely busy place. (Address: Estrada Nacional 125, Lagos)
Drinks, live music in Lagos
A good place to enjoy breakfast, a glass of Portuguese wine, a cocktail.... while enjoying views of the Marina. Live music in the evening at weekends.
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Lazyjacks Bar and Grill
8 Passeio dos DescobrimentosA good place to enjoy breakfast, a glass of Portuguese wine, a cocktail.... while enjoying views of the Marina. Live music in the evening at weekends.
Popular snack bar at the Marina. Live music at weekends in summer.
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Amuras Bar
1 Passeio dos DescobrimentosPopular snack bar at the Marina. Live music at weekends in summer.
Nice and interesting place in a historical building which used to be a church. You can have a drink on the roof terrace, with a nice view of Lagos, then have some delicious food in the restaurant underneath and to finish shop for lovely Algarve souvenirs on the ground floor.
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Mar d'Estorias
30 R. Silva LopesNice and interesting place in a historical building which used to be a church. You can have a drink on the roof terrace, with a nice view of Lagos, then have some delicious food in the restaurant underneath and to finish shop for lovely Algarve souvenirs on the ground floor.
Bon Vivant
105 Rua 25 de AbrilBon Vivant's terrace is a nice place to have a cocktail.
My favourite beaches and places in Lagos
This is the closest beach to the apartment. You can see it from the terrace. It is a beautiful beach! Paddle board from Dona Ana beach at sunrise!
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Praia Dona Ana
This is the closest beach to the apartment. You can see it from the terrace. It is a beautiful beach! Paddle board from Dona Ana beach at sunrise!
A beautiful beach at a walking distance from the apartment but be prepared to exercise since there are many stairs to get down to it.
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Camilo Beach
A beautiful beach at a walking distance from the apartment but be prepared to exercise since there are many stairs to get down to it.
Praia dos Estudiantes (students beach) is a lovely secluded beach.
Some of the beaches between Dona Ana Beach and downtown Lagos are linked by tunnels and it is a real delight to take a walk at low tide to discover them.
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Studentenstrand
Praia dos Estudiantes (students beach) is a lovely secluded beach.
Some of the beaches between Dona Ana Beach and downtown Lagos are linked by tunnels and it is a real delight to take a walk at low tide to discover them.
PORTO DE MOS BEACH: Another lovely beach in Lagos with 2 good places to eat with a wonderful view of the ocean: O Antonio and Campimar.
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Porto de Mos-strand
PORTO DE MOS BEACH: Another lovely beach in Lagos with 2 good places to eat with a wonderful view of the ocean: O Antonio and Campimar.
Praia da Batata is the closest beach to the centre of Lagos and is situated in the shadow of the charming Bandeira Fort.
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Praia da Batata
Avenida dos Descobrimentos Praia da Batata is the closest beach to the centre of Lagos and is situated in the shadow of the charming Bandeira Fort.
Another gorgeous beach located between Dona Ana Beach and Prais dos Estudiantes (Students Beach).
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Pinhao Strand
Rua José FormosinhoAnother gorgeous beach located between Dona Ana Beach and Prais dos Estudiantes (Students Beach).
The lighthouse (farol) can't be visited but amazing location with lovely rocks formation and stunning views.
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Farol da Ponta da Piedade
8600 EM536The lighthouse (farol) can't be visited but amazing location with lovely rocks formation and stunning views.
Beautiful scenery. Very dramatic coastline with stunning rock formations. There is now a boardwalk along the cliffs to go there from Dona Ana Beach parking lot. It is possible to go down to the water level but be prepared for many stairs.
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Ponta da Piedade
Beautiful scenery. Very dramatic coastline with stunning rock formations. There is now a boardwalk along the cliffs to go there from Dona Ana Beach parking lot. It is possible to go down to the water level but be prepared for many stairs.
The new boardwalk from Pinhão Beach to Dona Ana Beach, Camilo Beach and Ponta da Piedade makes the walk along the cliff easier while preventing erosion and protecting the flore. The boardwalk continues to Porto de Mós. Best time to be on the boardwalk is at sunrise.
Passadiços da Ponta da Piedade (Início)
The new boardwalk from Pinhão Beach to Dona Ana Beach, Camilo Beach and Ponta da Piedade makes the walk along the cliff easier while preventing erosion and protecting the flore. The boardwalk continues to Porto de Mós. Best time to be on the boardwalk is at sunrise.
It is so pleasant to wander in Lagos old town, its narrow streets and to admire azulejos facades, stop for a coffee in a street cafe....
Old Town Lagos
It is so pleasant to wander in Lagos old town, its narrow streets and to admire azulejos facades, stop for a coffee in a street cafe....
Meia Praia, Lagos
A long sandy beach.
Lagos Marina: a pleasant destination for a stroll along the waterfront. There is a good choice of bars and restaurants.
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Marina de Lagos, Pontão B
Lagos Marina: a pleasant destination for a stroll along the waterfront. There is a good choice of bars and restaurants.
Arts & Culture
One of the finest church in the whole Algarve. Dating back to 1707, re-built after the Great Earthquake of 1755, it is a fine example of the Baroque style of architecture. It has one of the most breathtaking interior and its baroque gilded woodwork decoration is considered to be one of the finest in Portugal. The walls are covered in 18th century blue and white azulejo panels. It is classified as a National Monument.
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Igreja de Santo António
1 R. Gen. Alberto da Silveira One of the finest church in the whole Algarve. Dating back to 1707, re-built after the Great Earthquake of 1755, it is a fine example of the Baroque style of architecture. It has one of the most breathtaking interior and its baroque gilded woodwork decoration is considered to be one of the finest in Portugal. The walls are covered in 18th century blue and white azulejo panels. It is classified as a National Monument.
Completed between 1679 and 1690, the Fort was used to guard Lagos by protecting the river mouth from attack. In the 1600´s the coast was under regular attack of pirates and corsairs, in addition to the Spanish who bombarded the Algarve during the Portuguese Restoration War (1640–1668). This led to the construction of a string of forts. The fort is very nice from outside but not much to see inside.
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Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
Completed between 1679 and 1690, the Fort was used to guard Lagos by protecting the river mouth from attack. In the 1600´s the coast was under regular attack of pirates and corsairs, in addition to the Spanish who bombarded the Algarve during the Portuguese Restoration War (1640–1668). This led to the construction of a string of forts. The fort is very nice from outside but not much to see inside.
Activities in Lagos
Kayak Adventures Lagos
Algarve kitesurfing school & rent kite equipment Lagos / KiteSchool.Pt(lagoon)
Lote 25 R. Dom Diogo de SousaPRO PUTTING GARDEN: At a walking distance from our apartment, can be enjoyed by the whole family.
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ProPuttingGarden
23 R. José AfonsoPRO PUTTING GARDEN: At a walking distance from our apartment, can be enjoyed by the whole family.
If you prefer to enjoy the beautiful coast from a boat....
Algarve Water World Lda. - Cave trips, Dolphin watching, Grottos Lagos and Benagil
29 Av. dos DescobrimentosIf you prefer to enjoy the beautiful coast from a boat....
Bom Dia Boat Trips
10 Marina de LagosAnother option to explore the stunning coast...
Trips along the coast, fishing, family fishing and night fishing
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Costa D'oiro Passeios Maritimos
Trips along the coast, fishing, family fishing and night fishing
Nice walk with incredible views of the ocean, Porto de Mos beach, Luz. Recommended to start on Porto de Mós (Lagos) at sunrise. (The Fishermen's trail continues from Luz to Burgau, Salema, Cape St Vincent and along the west coat for 225 km)
Fishermen's Trail (Luz-Lagos)
Nice walk with incredible views of the ocean, Porto de Mos beach, Luz. Recommended to start on Porto de Mós (Lagos) at sunrise. (The Fishermen's trail continues from Luz to Burgau, Salema, Cape St Vincent and along the west coat for 225 km)
If you are a fan of paddle boarding or would like to try
Paddle & Kayak Fun - Aluguer / Rent / Hire Stand Up Paddle Board & Kayak em Lagos
If you are a fan of paddle boarding or would like to try
Activities with children
An interesting little museum for children, good on a very hot afternoon or one of the rare rainy days in Lagos
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Lagos Ciencia Viva Science Centre
34 R. Dr. Faria e SilvaAn interesting little museum for children, good on a very hot afternoon or one of the rare rainy days in Lagos
An interesting little zoo to learn more about the Algarve's animals among others from around the world, as well as the endangered and very rare Iberian Lynx. There is a restaurant there.
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Dierentuin van Lagos
An interesting little zoo to learn more about the Algarve's animals among others from around the world, as well as the endangered and very rare Iberian Lynx. There is a restaurant there.
It is always fantastic to watch these wonderful sea creatures in their natural habitat...
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Sealife Dolphin Watching
It is always fantastic to watch these wonderful sea creatures in their natural habitat...
A lot of fun for children.... and parents! But only if you don't get seasick.... You'll have to drive to Portimão for this activity.
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Santa Bernarda Pirate Ship
Cais Vasco da GamaA lot of fun for children.... and parents! But only if you don't get seasick.... You'll have to drive to Portimão for this activity.
Parque Aventura Lagos
Rua Sophia de Melo Breyner AndresenTo try high ropes and paintball
Another place to go with children on a very hot or rainy day....
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Museu de Cera dos Descobrimentos
Another place to go with children on a very hot or rainy day....