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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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We're hosting a music festival this September in Lagos, Portugal (Eyes of the Algarve) and many travelers are staying in hostels during their stay. I get asked pretty consistently for affordable places to stay in Lagos, like hostels and guests houses. So, I’m sharing the list I made for our festival attendees with you - no gatekeeping here. I also share some tips after the list. Also thank you to the reddit poster and Mike's aunt who both inspired me to finally get this article out …

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I had one of the best questions I’ve ever received on Reddit: Where should I stay in the Algarve: Lagos or Luz, Portugal? This commenter listed their priorities, and they absolutely were looking in the right towns based on what they wanted to do most. I started responding to their comment, and that comment turned into a full article about the differences between Lagos and Luz for a summer holiday. I’m truly qualified to make this comparison after living in both towns! Thank you, reddit. Thank …

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