With a population of 18,831, Lagos is a must-see destination in Faro, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Lagos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Portofino's (1st Floor, Lote 29, 30, 31) and Avanti Cocktail Bar and Tapas (1ST Floor, Lote 32 and 33) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lagos in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Lagos, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.
Although Lagos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 63 km from Lagos.
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Lagos. The train journey from Lagos to Lisbon takes 3h 00m and costs around S$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about S$ 41 for a 5h 51m trip.
Another option to get to Lagos is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 184 km from Lagos. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and UNITED RENT A CAR, among others, in Lisbon.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lagos, including rede expressos, FlixBus and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Lagos takes 249 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about S$ 16 for a journey of 306 km. The most popular bus station is Lagos Praia da Luz, located 7 km from the city centre of Lagos. Lagos Ctt) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Casa Mãe Lagos to great affordable options like the Hotel Riomar, Lagos offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 205 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lagos City Center Guest House & Hostel and The Salty Lodge.
Expect to pay S$ 2.62 per litre in Lagos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 31.40 and S$ 41.86. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lagos, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.