Centro Histórico

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

8.4/10 (87 reviews)
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

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

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

€18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Boat Tour - Catamarans or Rib - 2 H From Portimão
The Corridor

Ponta da Piedade Grotto Tour in Lagos, Algarve

€25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ponta da Piedade Grotto Tour in Lagos, Algarve
Algar de Benagil from Lagos

Algar de Benagil from Lagos

€40
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Algar de Benagil from Lagos
Sunrise Benagil Full Caves Tour

Sunrise Benagil Full Caves Tour

€15
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sunrise Benagil Full Caves Tour
Half Day Cruise to Ponta da Piedade with Lunch and Drinks

Half Day Cruise to Ponta da Piedade with Lunch and Drinks

€60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Cruise to Ponta da Piedade with Lunch and Drinks
Boat Trip to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos

Boat Trip to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos

€23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat Trip to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos
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Top hotels in Centro Histórico

Lagosmar Hotel

Lagosmar Hotel

2 out of 5
Rua Dr. Faria e Silva, N13 Lagos
The price is €154 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
€154
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (533 reviews)
"The location of this hotel was about the only thing going for it. Breakfast was just okay. Eggs were cold all 4 days. The Staff was very nice. As someone has already commented, the decor is outdated and the shower was terrible."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Lagosmar Hotel
The MN56 Hotel

The MN56 Hotel

4 out of 5
R. Marreiros Netto 56 Lagos Faro
The price is €423 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
€423
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Marina de Lagos and Praia da Luz are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"My friend and I have just enjoyed 5 nights in The MN56 Hotel and everything was exceptional. When we arrived, the welcome we received from reception was outstanding and we were able to have our room early which was great. The lovely girl on reception showed us to our room and gave us a very thorough ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

The MN56 Hotel
Inn Seventies

Inn Seventies

3 out of 5
Rua Marquês De Pombal 1 Lagos
The price is €131 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
€131
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Lagos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Popular attractions Marina de Lagos and Praia da Luz are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very good! (185 reviews)
"This is a fantastic location and amazing price. Also very spacious and clean. Theres no maidservice and no shower toiletries. We thought it was a bed and breakfast but wasn't. There is a roof top bar that plays music until 2am. If you are sensitive to sounds and stay on the 3rd floor, it may be an ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Inn Seventies
Residence Lagos

Residence Lagos

3 out of 5
Rua dos Peixeiros 4 Lagos
The price is €140 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€140
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Lagos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)
"This is a small bed and breakfast with 7 rooms. We liked the common areas (there are several) and the small pool was a nice respite from the hot sun. We were on the ground floor so not able to open windows and it’s a little noisy but not bad at all. Breakfast area was very nice - we could eat indoors ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Residence Lagos
Água Hotels Lagos Bay

Água Hotels Lagos Bay

4 out of 5
R. 25 de Abril 39 Lagos Faro
The price is €285 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
€285
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Praia da Luz and Marina de Lagos are located ...
Água Hotels Lagos Bay
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo Lagoa
The price is €396 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€396
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"It is far away from a 5 stars hotel The room are small and outdated The food are just ok but price a high The gym is below average The quality of the chairs at the pool are a disaster The sky roof bar is excellent 1 night the shuttle was supposed to pick me at a restaurant and never show up"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Tivoli Carvoeiro
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Where to stay in Centro Histórico

Find the best Centro Histórico areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Centro Histórico
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A person in the water facing large rock formations.
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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.

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