Santo Amaro Travel Guide

Lagos

Photo by Lena
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Popular places to visit

Lagos Marina which includes a bay or harbour

Marina de Lagos

Admire the exclusive yachts in the harbor, enjoy sangria at a bar in view of the water and visit the wax museum.

Marina de Lagos
Praia da Luz

Praia da Luz

Praia da Luz is a beautiful sandy beach located just 6 km away from Lagos in the Algarve, Portugal. It’s located in the picturesque village of Luz, known for its narrow roads lined with bougainvillea flowers.

Praia da Luz
Dona Ana Beach which includes a beach, rugged coastline and general coastal views

Dona Ana Beach

Marvel at the stunning red and yellow cliffs of the Golden Coast and swim to the stacks in the calm ocean.

Dona Ana Beach
Camilo Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and rugged coastline

Camilo Beach

Climb down the elegant staircase to this hidden bay at the base of colorful cliffs and enjoy the spectacular natural views.

Camilo Beach
Lagos Lighthouse featuring rugged coastline, general coastal views and kayaking or canoeing

Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse

Check out this historic lighthouse, descend the steps to the beach and take a boat tour of the sea stacks and arches.

Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse
Lagos Zoo showing zoo animals and cuddly or friendly animals

Lagos Zoo

Pet and feed the animals in the spacious enclosures, bring your kids to the playground and dine at the restaurant of this zoo.

Lagos Zoo

Things to do

From Lagos: Benagil Sea Caves Tour with a Local Guide

From Lagos: Benagil Sea Caves Tour with a Local Guide

฿1,289
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Lagos: Benagil Sea Caves Tour with a Local Guide
Algarve Tour from Lisbon

Day Trip to the Algarve: Explore Lagos and Albufeira from Lisbon

฿3,413
per adult
Day Trip to the Algarve: Explore Lagos and Albufeira from Lisbon
Algar de Benagil from Lagos

Algar de Benagil from Lagos

฿1,517
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Algar de Benagil from Lagos
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From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

฿1,365
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran
Ponta da piedade

Lagos and Ponta Da Piedade Private Tour & Algarvian Wine Tasting

฿3,299
per adult
Lagos and Ponta Da Piedade Private Tour & Algarvian Wine Tasting
Picture 3 for Activity From Lagos: Benagil Caves Speedboat Adventure

From Lagos: Benagil Caves Speedboat Adventure

฿1,289
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Lagos: Benagil Caves Speedboat Adventure
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Top hotels in Santo Amaro

Tivoli Lagos

Tivoli Lagos

4 out of 5
Rua Antonio Crisogono dos Santos, Lagos
The price is ฿8,867 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿8,867
฿9,399 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very close to the train station which made it very convenient."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Tivoli Lagos
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo, Praia do Carvoeiro, Lagoa
The price is ฿12,807 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿12,807
฿13,727 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"We loved our honeymoon stay at Tivoli! We felt like Mariana at The One restaurant made us feel so special and really went above and beyond to make our meals amazing and personal. Bernardo also gave some great wine suggestions and local vineyards to check out! We will be back!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
Hotel Algarve Casino

Hotel Algarve Casino

5 out of 5
Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão, Faro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,464 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿7,464
฿8,064 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was very nice. We had an ocean view which wasn’t expected"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Hotel Algarve Casino
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Rua Raul Brandão, 2 - Bloco B, Lagos
The price is ฿9,321 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿9,321
฿9,881 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Camilo Beach and Dona Ana Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"Pros: Excellent location to beaches and old town on foot! Nice facility! Nice breakfast buffet in spite of coffee machines using powdered milk. Cons: pool is very cold; restaurant for dinner is fixed menu only and is pricey. Peak times have breakfast buffet lineups and reception very often has lineups ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory

Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory

4 out of 5
Rua Sacadura Cabral 8, Lagos
The price is ฿8,025 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿8,025
฿8,507 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Lagos. Enjoy room service, a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (791 reviews)
"We spent a week in AQUALUZ Lagos and enjoyed our stay. The hotel is some 15 minutes walk from the old town with all the restaurants and bars. Pool area is great, we always managed to find loungers whenever we needed them. The only disappointment was that the healthy breakfast options were limited, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory
RR Hotel da Rocha

RR Hotel da Rocha

4 out of 5
Ave Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Wow location, location! This place has everything!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Santo Amaro

Santo Antonio Church showing a city and a sunset

Centro Histórico

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Centro Histórico is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lagos Municipal Market and First European Slave Market.

Centro Histórico
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Pedra Alcada

While there might not be top attractions in Pedra Alcada, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lagos Municipal Market and Marina de Lagos.

Pedra Alcada
Dona Ana Beach showing rocky coastline, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Ameijeira

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

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

Ameijeira
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Cerro das Mos

While Cerro das Mos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marina de Lagos and Lagos Municipal Market.

Cerro das Mos
Meia Praia Beach which includes a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

Meia Praia

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

Meia Praia
Lagos Marina which includes a bay or harbour

Marina de Lagos

While visiting Marina de Lagos, you might make a stop by sights like Marina de Lagos and Discoveries Wax Museum.

Marina de Lagos

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