With Lagos boasting nearly 300 days of sunshine a year, renting a vacation rental, apartment rental, villa or lodging here would surely not disappoint. The Algaves are privy to warm weather year round and only cools down when the western winds pour down in the evening. This Portuguese seaside town lures you in with its charm and history. Vacation rentals, villa rentals, apartment rentals and condo rentals are an essential part of fully enjoying your stay in this small town on the mouth of the Bensafrim River along the Atlantic ocean.

Lagos offers an extensive array of options for travelers young and old. From your vacation rental, apartment rental, condo rental or villa take a hike down to the marble sidewalk in front of town to book a grotto tour to explore intriguing rock formations, caves and secluded beaches with a local fisherman guiding you on their own boat. Take in a round of golf in nearby Carvoeiro, or walk to one of the many street level beaches such as Praia Dona Ana or Ponte de Piedad. From your accommodations, villas, vacation rentals or lodgings take a moment to discover surfing holidays and golf packages to enhance your stay. The nightlife here goes to the wee hours of the morning, so take a long nap in the afternoon. This small seaside village is known for it's vibrant nightlife and parties. Expect most establishments to open at 11:30 at night and close at 4 am, some as late as 6am.

Spend a day relishing in the past; Saint Anthony's church, the Portuguese Forte Da Ponta Da Bandeira, Mercy Point and the Regional Museum all offer a glimpse of the past is this rich historic city. Allow yourself to become entranced by the sculpted traditional architecture and colors. This area is known for both its ceramics and cork products and many a vendor is ready and willing to part with some of their cherished pieces of art. There is a vast amount of restaurants, pubs and eateries located close to your apartment rentals, vacation rentals, villa rentals and accommodations. Try the local fare, chicken piri piri, salted cod, or the best sardines in the world barbecued on the front steps of the locals. The smell of barbecued sardines lingers through the air tantalizing the taste buds of the mere bystander. Note though that many restaurants need to be booked well in advance in order to taste their rare delicacies.

Getting to Lagos is relatively easy, fly into Faro International Airport. It is only a seventy five kilometer jaunt to your vacation rental in Lagos from the airport on the A22. If you desire a more interesting drive through local towns and villages take the 125 East to your accommodation. Read More Read Less