Plenty of dramatic and scenic beaches in Lagos Portugal!
The Beaches (Praia) Of Lagos
Lagos has some of the finest beaches of southern Portugal and within walking distance of the town are several beautiful beaches.
Praia da Batata
Lorded by a 17th-century fortress on one edge, the beach doubles as a historic center too. Praia da Batata is where you can meet the locals and socialize. If you want to sunbathe close to Lagos, then this beach is the one you head to. Cupped in a sheltered cove, it enjoys the beautiful rocky surroundings. We had our first meal in Lagos at a restaurant over looking this beach.
Praia dos Estudantes or Students’ Beach is famous for its landmark bridge that was once a part of a majestic fortress of Pinhão. While the fortress does not exist anymore, the Roman style bridge continues to connect two rock formations and can be accessed from the beach. But not from the cliffs. Connecting this beach to the previously mentioned Praia de Batata is its man-made Northern Tunnel.
Meia Praia
Meia Praia is the largest of all beaches in Lagos and stretches as far as the eye can see. The beach ditches the cliff setting and embraces a more laid-back appeal, reminding of us of Huntington Beach. The waves here enjoy protection from the wind by the cliffs of Ponta de Piedade and remain calm. The water and the beach are crystal clean, you can stroll and splash barefoot. We have seen a number of surfers close to the mouth of the inlet to the Lagos Marina. This beach has a shallow shelf so that you can walk far into the water.
Ponta da Piedade
The dramatic honey-hued cliffs rise up from turquoise seas. Limestone arches, caves and pillars, chiseled by the wind and waves. Standing on the top of the headland,
the views along the coast and down to the sea take my breath away.
A flight of steps leads down to a little jetty where small boats are collecting tourists, timing each pick-up to avoid the large waves that periodically crash against the cliffs.
Ponta da Piedade Boardwalk
To the west of the Lighthouse, there are meandering pathways all over the rocky promontory and a sturdy cliff top boardwalk which affords far-reaching views along the coastline and out to sea. The rock formations are as fascinating as they are beautiful.
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