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Checking In…Tivoli Lagos Algarve Resort (Portugal)

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This stylish 4-star resort is located in Lagos with views of the city, the gardens and the Atlantic Ocean. The resort is arranged in a series of buildings that resemble a small village, offering guests a charming oasis in the heart of this historic town. It was recently renovated with a decor that combines elements of traditional Moorish designs with a modern Algarve style.

Shops, restaurants and the marina are all nearby. Guests can enjoy the wide, sandy beaches of Lagos’ largest beach, Meia Praia, located about 10 minutes away. Complimentary shuttle service is provided to the nearby Duna Beach Club located on Meia Praia, which also has a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and terrace.

  • Address: Rua António Crisógono dos Santos
  • Visit the local beaches of Meia Praia, Praia de Dona Ana, and cliffs of Ponta da Piedade
  • Stroll through the colorful streets of Portimão (20 km), the Algarve’s 2nd largest city
  • 35 minute drive to Sagres, once called “the end of the world”, on the southwestern corner of Europe, where Henry the Navigator established his school of navigation. Visit the Fortaleza de Sagres museum, and head out to the promontory of Cabo São Vicente and take a sightseeing boat ride
  • Bus Station: 5 minute walk to central bus station
  • Train Station: 5 minute drive
  • Airport: 1 hour by taxi (87 km – Faro)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, individual temperature control, telephone, WiFi, hair dryer, flat panel TV, room safe

  • Elevators
  • Room Service
  • La Terraza Restaurant
  • Lacóbriga Restaurant
  • Páteo Velho Restaurant
  • Aroma Bar & Lounge
  • Pool Deck Cafe (seasonal May-October)
  • Meeting Facilities to 120 ~ Audiovisual equipment
  • Swimming Pool (outdoor & indoor)
  • Duna Beach Club nearby – complimentary shuttle service (seasonal March-October)
  • Fitness Center
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
  • Parking
  • 205 guest rooms (4-5 floors)
  • Standard: Room with a King or Twin beds with city or garden views and a balcony, located in the more distant part of the property; approx. 14-23 m2 (3 guest maximum; 2 adults + 1 child)
  • Superior: Room with a King or Twin beds with city or garden views and a balcony; approx. 16-23 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Superior with Pool View: Spacious room with a King or Twin beds with pool view and a balcony; approx. 20-28 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Superior XL Family Room: Large room with a King or Twin beds with city views and a balcony; approx. 35 m2 (4 guest maximum)
  • Family Deluxe: Larger room with a King or Twin beds and sofabed with city or garden views and a balcony or patio; approx. 30-46 m2 (4 guest maximum)
  • Family Deluxe with Pool View: Large room with a King or Twin beds and a sofabed with pool view and a balcony; approx. 39 m2 (4 guest maximum)
  • Suite: Suite with a King or Twin beds, separate living room, and balcony with garden or sea views; approx. 32-34 m2 (3 guest maximum; 2 adults + 1 child)
  • Hotel offers some Handicap rooms

For more information, pricing and reservations, contact us – click here.

Next Stop…Lagos, Portugal

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Lagos is a historic and charming town located on the western side of the Algarve. With pristine beaches, a picturesque Old Town, great restaurants and a buzzing nightlife, it is more than just a beach destination.

The history of Lagos dates back over 2000 years, and its busy harbor has attracted the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans and Moors, all of whom have called Lagos home. Prince Henry the Navigator, who built a fortified town and school of navigation in Sagres, lived most of the time in Lagos. It was from Lagos that he directed expeditions to Morocco and to the western coast of Africa, and it was also from here that Vasco da Gama set sail for what was to be his discovery of Brazil.

Visitors can spend a day exploring the narrow cobblestone streets of the Old Town. There are a number of historic buildings in the city center to visit, including well preserved sections of the ancient city wall that date from the 16th C., the 17th C. Ponta da Bandeira fort that sits on the waterfront, the 16th C. Igreja do Divino Salvador, Matriz de Alvor (Church of the Divine Saviour), the beautiful interior of the Santo Antonio church (with an unassuming facade), and the Mercado dos Escravos (Europe’s first slave market). There is even a  municipal museum Museu Dr. Jose Formosinho that tells the history of the area from the Neolithic period through the Age of Discovery.

Many are drawn to Lagos for its beaches, and there many to choose from, including Praia do Camilo (accessed by descending a 200 step wooden stairway), Meia Praia, and Praia de Dona Ana. One of Lagos’ best known sites is the stunning Ponta da Piedade, a series of beautiful sandstone cliffs that are considered the finest natural feature of the western Algarve. The site can explored from the pathways that cross and climb the cliffs, but it is best seen from sea by taking one of the boat tours that depart from the Lagos marina.

If you decide to spend some time in Lagos you can stay at the Hotel Tivoli Lagos Algarve Resort located in the center of town and just 10 minutes from Lagos’ largest beach, Meia Praia. For more information and reservations, click here.

Photo credit: Turismo de Portugal / Photo: Forte da Ponta da Bandeira

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

On the Menu…Don Sebastião Restaurante, Lagos (Portugal)

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Located in the heart of the historic town of Lagos, on a pedestrian cobblestone street not far from the waterfront, you will find Don Sebastião Restaurante.

Since opening in 1979, the restaurant has attracted a loyal following of customers who come for the traditional Portuguese cuisine, fresh seafood, and local ambiance with warm, friendly service. The interior dining rooms feature a rustic décor with traditional brick archways, or you can dine al fresco on the lovely outdoor terrace.

The menu features locally sourced ingredients, such as fish, shrimp, crabs, oysters and other seafood that come in daily on the local fishing boats. If you prefer meat, you can also find a selection of traditional Portuguese dishes, including pork chops with figs, or a hearty lamb stew with red wine. To accompany your meal you can select from the extensive wine list.

The owner’s collection of over 240 varieties of Portuguese wines is stored in the restaurant’s own underground wine cellar. Special tours of the cellar and wine tastings can be arranged with advance notice.

  • Rua 25 de Abril, 20-22
  • Lagos, Portugal
  • Phone: +351 (282) 780 480
  • Website: Don Sebastião 

Photo credit: Don Sebastião Restaurante

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.