Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year. And yes, that is a super American thing of me to say. More often than Christmas or Thanksgiving, my U.S. family reunites during spooky season. I grew up celebrating Halloween all year long as my aunt crafted monsters and designed a haunted house that welcomed hundreds of visitors each year. But all that changed when I moved to Portugal. Wait... is Halloween an American holiday? Halloween really isn’t celebrated around the world in the same way …
Best Hotels in Lagos Portugal – Best of Lagos
If you're planning a trip to Lagos, Portugal booking the right hotel can feel overwhelming. As part of our Best of Lagos series, this article shares our favorite hotels in Lagos, Portugal. These are hotels that are easy to book, close to everything, and have pretty good service. They're a great starting point for planning your next visit! Best Hotels in Lagos, Portugal 1. Lagos Avenida Hotel The Lagos Avenida Hotel is a short walk from Old Town Lagos, the Lagos Marina, and public …
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Rooftop & Sunset Views – Best of Lagos
Lagos, Portugal is one of my favorite towns in the Algarve for countless reasons. Full disclosure: I’m biased because I’ve been living here for a few years now. That said, objectively, one of the reasons Lagos is a go-to coastal town for visitors is because of the spectacular views you can easily find throughout town. As part of our Best of Lagos series, this article shares our favorite places to view Lagos from above. Best Views & Rooftop Bars in Lagos, Portugal 1. Ponta da …
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Best of Lagos, Portugal | Specialty Cafés & Coffee Spots
Looking for a cute café in Lagos, Portugal? This article in our Best of Lagos series covers some favorite specialty coffee shops and cafés around town, many of which source the best coffees from around the world. What’s a typical Portuguese coffee? Portugal is known for its short and strong espresso, locally called a “bica” which comes from the phrase, “bebe isto com açúcar.” When coffee was first introduced to Portugal, café goers found it too bitter, so the first coffee shop put out a …
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Eyes of the Algarve: Bringing the Grateful Dead Spirit to Lagos, Portugal
Mike and I first saw the music of the Grateful Dead live in 2017. Despite being too young to see Jerry, it immediately sparked our journey towards quitting corporate life, traveling full time in a 1986 van while seeing as many shows as possible, and ultimately, moving to Portugal in 2023. Jeff’s first show? 1977 Spring tour. Carrie? 1978 the year after. Jimbo first saw the Dead as an opener in ’72 with the Allman Brothers. After traveling around Europe together keeping the music alive, our …
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Best of Lagos, Portugal | an ongoing series of our Algarve faves
We moved to Lagos, Portugal three years ago, but it took us a while to start creating Lagos guides and content. Even though we covered life in Portugal as a whole, we were focused on living and assimilating to life in Lagos rather than producing content about it. That all changed this year thanks to Eyes of the Algarve: a 3-day music event inspired by the Grateful Dead, taking place at Wake Park Lagos this September 2026. After attending 1,000+ concerts together, finding a community of …
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