This is an expansive fort that looks like a lot of work is under way to make even better. Once…read moreinside the walls it's a large fort with a few things to see, the church and maybe something else. You can walk around a path and there are signs that details the plants and animals that are in the area. There is a circular maze exhibit and when you walk to the middle you can hear the surf crashing, through the maze you can see where people carved their name into the concrete. Unfortunately, with limited bathrooms it also smelled like urine. Parking is limited close to the fort and there are spaces further away. Great views and a taste of Portuguese history.

What a fantastic hiking trail and boardwalk. Stunning views from this 2-3km long path that starts…read morejust south of old town and goes out to the lighthouse. Many options to take lots of steps down to beaches to explore close up the wild rock formations or lay on the beach. Luckily we had perfect weather of 60 F degrees and sunny. This could be brutal walk with no shade on hotter days.

Walk a few kilometers and see stunning nature, all from a wood boardwalk. It's awesome!read more

Great beach to visit! Plenty of rocks and cliffs to explore. Not a large beach, but it's a perfect…read morefor families. A small pool is created between the rocks, so the water gets warmed up like a hot tub. Only downfall is when the tide comes in, but you can't blame Mother Nature for that

A great place to stop by if you are visiting the algarve region or passing to/from lisbon (if…read moredriving from Spain). This was my 4th visit since i always bring my visitors here whenever we go to Lagos. Each year the theme of the sand sculptures are supposed to be different but the past two have been the same. Overall, it is a sight to see and not to be missed if you are in the area. Free parking in the lot across from it. Food is available for purchase, as well as a fish pedispa, and a small sand play area for the littles. Kids 5 and under are free of charge.

If you've spent any time in Dublin, you may have been to Dublin Castle where they have the annual…read moreSand Sculpture exhibition, and thought to yourself ,'Blimey!! How the hell did they do that?" or "Gosh, that one there reminds me of that bit in that "Mummy Returns" movie!"....either way, you will have been impressed. Well, Sod that!! Book a flight to South Portugal and go to the Fiesa Sandskulpturenfestival (why is that all one word?). They have a whole village of them, and it is really, seriously impressive! First of all, the theme of the sculptures changes year on year, and when I went there, the theme was "Music", so we spend hours walking around the village looking at sand-drumkits, sand-guitars, sand-pianos, sand-composers, sand-singers.......even sand-Liza Minnelli doing Cabaret! I also really appreciated the music selection they had on. They had several dozens of speakers around the village piping out a pleasant mix of instrumental chillout in surround sound so you hear different instruments from different speakers with very cool echo reverb......a really nice touch! If you stay in the Algarve, this place is an absolute must. Some advice; It was about 21 degrees when we went, but it is important that if you go there during the summer, take sunblock, at least 2litres of water 'cus the bus will drop you off for 2 hours and the drinks are expensive at their bar.