Best of Lagos

Traveling as a vegan in Portugal is not the easiest task. With less than 2% of Portuguese being vegetarian, this is a very meat and seafood-forward cuisine. But, restaurant options are quickly changing to be more inclusive of vegan, vegetarian, and specialty dietary restrictions. That's especially true for Lagos - a smaller beach town with over 400 restaurants and bars and plenty of vegan options! If you're coming for a visit and looking for some vegan restaurants in Lagos, Portugal, this …

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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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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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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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