Centro Histórico Travel Guide

Lagos

A coastal town with white buildings, red-tiled roofs, and a prominent white church with a bell tower during sunset.
A cobblestone street flanked by historic buildings with a church tower in the background.
An ornate church interior with detailed gold decorations, a central altar, and visitors observing the artwork.
A stone archway leading into a castle at dusk.
A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a market sign, and a pigeon on the ground.

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A historic building with a red roof and arches, surrounded by cobblestone pavement and trees.

First European Slave Market

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Find out about the abysmal conditions in which the first slaves from West Africa were kept in this former slave market.
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Things to do

Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour

Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour

฿473
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour
Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Boat Tour

Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Boat Tour

฿673
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Boat Tour
Sunrise Benagil Full Caves Tour

Sunrise Benagil Full Caves Tour

฿573
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sunrise Benagil Full Caves Tour
Benagil & Marinha Boat Tour

Benagil & Marinha Boat Tour

฿1,070
per adult
Benagil & Marinha Boat Tour
Benagil Cave Boat Tour - Catamarans or Rib - 2 H From Portimão

Benagil Cave Boat Tour - Catamarans or Rib - 2 H From Portimão

฿629
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Boat Tour - Catamarans or Rib - 2 H From Portimão
Benagil: Caves & Grottos Trip

Alvor Boat Trips - Benagil Caves & Grottoes Trip

฿1,147
per adult
Alvor Boat Trips - Benagil Caves & Grottoes Trip
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Where to stay in Centro Histórico

Find the best Centro Histórico areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A person in the water facing large rock formations.
Photo by Travelholic Path
Open Photo by Travelholic Path

Praia Dona Ana

If you're spending some time in Praia Dona Ana, Dona Ana Beach and Batata Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A sandy beach with waves, a clear sky, and white buildings with red roofs in the background.

Meia Praia

While visiting Meia Praia, you might make a stop by sights like Meia Beach and Golfo de Cádiz.

A beach with cliffs and a clear sky.

Porto de Mós

If you're spending some time in Porto de Mós, Porto de Mos Beach and Golfo de Cádiz are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and a clear view of the sea.

Ameijeira

While Ameijeira isn't home to many top sights, Marina de Lagos and Batata Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

A mural of a man's face on a wall with a tiled roof above.
Photo by Lena
Open Photo by Lena

Santo Amaro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santo Amaro and surrounding area, you can visit Marina de Lagos and Lagos Municipal Market.

Centro Histórico Travel Guide