Beautiful beach and can get crowded especially with the rising tides decreasing the amount of space…read moreavailable for beach goers around the afternoon. Sand was clean. Views are incredible. Water was clear and blue but very cold at the time that I went. We came in the beginning of May, and our skin would turn red if we stayed in the water too long. There's a long staircase down to the beach. Probably not a good idea for very old and fragile, tired people. Otherwise, quite doable.

This is easily one of the most beautiful beaches I have seen in Europe and the best I saw in…read morePortugal. Underneath the cliffs, you can walk down a lengthy set of stairs to the beach. The shots from the cliffs themselves are the most ready for Instagram, but I'd suggest taking the stairs down and spend some time on the beach. It's a beautiful serene spot that is worth the climb up/down the stairs. As many have suggested, this is better for the young and limber given the amount of stairs necessary to make it down to the beach.

THE BEST! Ksenia, works in the shop. She is the most kind…read moreand patient person I've met on my travels. I've never surfed before, and regardless of the long lines, she took time to explain to me each and every little thing I'd need in order to have a wonderful time. Marcus and Marcelle, the instructors were a perfect teaching pair. One stern and direct to tell me what I needed to know and one that jokes and encourages. They are an incredible shop. If you're looking for a surf rental, are a beginner, or are nervous, magic board centre is the only place I recommend

There is a reason these guys are 5 star rated. Excellent company with all the top boards, great…read moreprices and personalized service. I went to Lagos since I wanted to surf in the sun. It's been rainy and grey in Seattle since October. I needed some vitamin D. When I got to Lagos, I started looking for surf lessons and board rental shops. I searched TripAdvisor & Google reviews. Most shops had overall positive feedback but also had negative feedback too. Every shop except this shop. They were 5 STAR rated. Reading through the reviews of them, was very encouraging. I decided to go visit them. Upon entering the shop for the first time, you realize this is a surf board shop. Not a clothing shop that also rents surfboards. This is what the real board shops look like that I visited in the USA & Brasil. There focus is on the boards, and it shows. They have all the top brands in the different styles and sizes. I was pleasantly suprrised to see they also had Tomo boards to purchase / rent. I've not seen that outside of the USA. There were two people who greeted me who I assume were the owners. They welcomed me in and we chatted for a bit. I explained what I was looking for and then the guy took me over to find the right board for me, while the gal looked up the different beaches to show me where I should go. The board I ended up renting was brand new! I was the first rider on it. While the guy was waxing the board, the gal explained the tides a bit for the Lagos area and gave me some tips and tricks. 15 minutes later I had a board and all the info I needed to enjoy a day of surfing in Lagos. And with their tips, I knew that the tide went out again at 4pm so I should hit it up shortly after and I can get an evening surf session in. Both the owners were fantastic. They gave me excellent service and rented me the perfect board for my day of surfing for a great value. I would highly recommend you check these guys out when visiting Lagos.

This hotel/resort was great! They had 3 different pools, gym , gym classes, multiple on-site…read morerestaurants and access to the Albuferia beach . The staff here were great, super nice and welcoming. The food at the buffet was decent, the Japanese Restaurant Udomo was chef's kiss. Try the Chicken Kaarage. They turn down your bed at night and left chocolates and cleaned your room at various times. Breakfast was great, orange juice was ‼. Overall the dining on site was pricey but there were tons of local restaurants that were walkable from The resort. Would come back here again for sure!

I would like to say I spent a great relaxing week here at the hotel, but was here for a week long…read morecompany meeting. On a side note and I have been to these types of events for many years, this by and far was the best hotel top to bottom I have had the pleasure of visiting. The customer service is fantastic. If you have a need, car, food, clothes cleaned. The staff will get it taken care of. The rooms are excellent, with a beautiful balcony. I would have taken some pictures but really never had a chance during the week. Unfortunately, my baggage was delayed so my first free day to explore and swim was hampered by still wearing the same clothes so I didn't end up getting to enjoy the beautiful pool. The showers and tubs are great and I really liked the rainfall head in the shower. It had a feature to keep you from getting too hot of water. The TV was great and had a few English language channels to watch. The internet worked well during the entire visit too. The food at breakfast is the best I have experienced and is included in your stay. They literally have pretty much everything. The highlight is the orange juice and citrus that was some of the best I have ever tasted. The baked items rolls, croissants, and sweet buns were all excellent. They included any type of coffee so I kept getting lattes too. The lattes make Starbucks look like a poor imitation. There are several bars on site as well as several restaurants. Sadly, I was already pretty booked for dinning activities during the week and didn't get to try the specialty restaurants. We did get a special event buffet lunch in the same restaurant that offers breakfast but that is not a typical offering. I did get lunch at the pool side restaurant which was an excellent Shrimp Salad. They do have a very good in room coffee machine as well with both coffee pod and espresso. I used all 4 each day for an extra boost in the morning. Also there is a near by market that's probably 1k away and you can walk to that has a good array of extra bottled water and soda to take back to the hotel. I reallocated space in the fridge to cool it down. There are no ice machines. There is a lot to see and do nearby and the hotel is around 30 minutes from the Faro airport. The dolphin sightseeing boat ride is the one event I was able to fit in and was quite fun. The weather during mid may was spectacular, clear sunny and perfect temperatures. I would love to return but it is an EPIC long airplane ride to get here from most USA locations unless you live in a city with direct flights to Lisbon, but well worth it.

Wow! Capitan Rui is a total professional... very clean and neat boat and equipment…read more He maneuvered the boat into grottos and caves that seemed smaller than the boat! The photo opportunities and his ability to hold position while waves crashed in and out was pure perfection. His English was great and his commentary and history of the area very appreciated.

Definitely one of the best experiences we had in Portugal! We were treated to about an hour and a…read morehalf boat ride on a boat that held about 10-12 people. Captain was great and took us to many caves and grottos and beaches. We had a lot of fun. Definitely worth the reasonable price and the small time investment. Go!

Canico restaurant and Prainha beach, Alvor, Algarve, Portugal. Review by Suzie Killen…read more With its unbelievable rock formations, beautiful soft sands, amazingly yummy restaurant which includes a bar and café, and not forgetting the absolutely breathtaking sea views, this really is a location you have to see to believe. Having travelled all over the world in my 20s I can honestly say that this area is my all-time favourite. Throughout my childhood my family and I have had many unforgettable holidays here, so much so that my sister has chosen this place to celebrate the biggest day of her life in May 2011. Canico restaurant has very cleverly been built within the cliffs looking over Lagos Bay. To get to the bay below you can take an elevator down through the rocks, something I seem to want to do again and again and never tire of! The restaurant serves choices of Mediterranean cuisine as well as many traditional Portuguese dishes. There's a calming atmosphere during the day and a fantastic magical feel at night with the back-lit cliffs and local DJs or live music performing on the sands making you want to dance under the stars throughout the night! The beach itself is small but perfect, with crystal clear turquoise waters for bathing. Try taking a stroll and explore the many interconnecting quirky bays nearby. This really is such a memorable place that im somewhat reluctant to share it with others, but somehow I just can't keep it to myself either! I can guarantee you certainly won't be disappointed!

If you're looking for Water Sports (water skiing, tubing, jet ski, etc) in Praia da Luz, Beach Hut…read moreWatersports is perfect! Paolo and his team are super nice and very helpful. Can highly recommend!!!

Great beach with nice sand and supposedly not as busy as other beaches during July and August. It's…read moreabout 2km/ 1 1/4 miles long and sits in a bay. At low tide it's even longer since you can get around cliffs to the east. There are also cliffs that you can walk up to the east and wet to get great views. To the east you can walk to Ponte de Piedade in about 35 minutes with only the initial climb up the cliffs being strenuous. To the west you can walk the cliffs to Luz although the climb down is a little treacherous. There are also two restaurants at the beach O Antonio and Campimar which are reasonably priced even when you don't consider the premiere location. There's even bus service from Old Town if that's where you're staying.

This is definitely the best beach in Lagos. Not only is it quiet and stunning, but it's easily…read moreaccessible with plenty of free parking. Many beaches here are difficult to get to by foot, but this is a breeze. The cliffs are beautiful.

Wonderfully Secluded Beach! Having just arrived in the…read moreAlgarve, we were really excited to spend a couple late afternoon hours at the beach. This location is a small beach and was only 2.3 miles from our rental location. It's very secluded and beautiful with soaring cliffs but not a difficult approach on the stairs (you'll find some beaches are incredibly difficult to access in this region). Parking however is very limited and considering we were 4 of the 16 people there, I have no idea how that works when it's busy! There is a beach bar/snack restaurant on site, life guards, lounge chairs and umbrellas for a fee (I think 20euros got you two chairs & umbrella for the day), toilet and shower facility.