Great little hardware store. Copper cataplana pans!!! Just what we were looking for! Nicest owner.read more

Beautiful hammered copper cataplana pans. Looking forward to using them. We are so happy to…read morediscover this gem of a shop

If you want to bring back some souvenirs that are typically portuguese then choosing one for the…read moremany cork items is a good bet. They have a good selection of items which are not pricey.

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.

On the road from Lagos to Sagres. A little local color…read more The whole business is for sale.

Lovely handmade pottery. Not expensive considering the designs. Also ate at the connected cafe…read morecalled Bar Bacchus. We got there early so just got the carrot bread, oj, and coffee. Carrot bread really good. Moist and icing had orange zest. Oj was fresh squeezed. Nice to sit at the tabs with the pottery design. Nice place to had a bite.

The food here was pretty good! We ordered tuna steaks and got a couple of Imperial Beers for our…read morelast dinner in Portugal. The tuna steaks were very tender and easy to chew. If I were to go back again, I would get two orders of the tuna steak with onions on top and french fries instead of one of those along with a tuna steak with hummus and vegetables. I think the tuna steak is a must-get since it is their signature dish, from what I read. We had a reservation, but it wasn't necessary. It was a little confusing to find the restaurant - it is on the second floor above a store - you have to take the stairs on the right side of the store to get to the restaurant above.

Phenomenal meal, attentive service and lovely ambiance. We had the octopus with mashed sweet…read morepotatoes and the tuna steak. Also a bottle of locally made rose wine. Both were delicious and beautifully presented. Daniel, our server, was friendly and very helpful with suggestions for the rest of our trip. The shop downstairs was a treasure trove, could have spent all night there.

It was our last day in Lagos, leaving back home to Lisbon to return home to California...My friend…read moreand I came across this great clothing boutique! Beautiful colors, very bright and vibrant !! A variety of super cute Sun dresses, tops and accessories. Rosie was such a delight to chat with, very helpful with suggestions but absolutely no pressure. She made the experience really fun. My friend and I both bought a few items. It's a great shop that I would highly recommend checking out!

My go-to coffee location! They have a nice variety of coffee options, and the staff is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable about their beans. I love the staff here--they are so warm and welcoming. Even when they are super busy, they always make sure you get a personalized and unhurried experience. The inside is surf-themed with a super chill, laid-back vibe. Highly recommended!

Coffee & waves was perfect…read more Found in the heart of Lagos this coffee shop gives you fresh bites to eat and coffee that you would want to come back for. I had a papaya dish for breakfast that was to die for. It was a blast of amazing flavors and just all of the right balance of fruits and yogurt. I would even dare to say that I could eat this for breakfast for the rest of my life. Tips: The location is smaller than most coffee shops so if you want to grab a seat I would recommend coming in early.

One of our favourite meals! We arrived in Lagos late and called ahead for a late reservation which…read morethe staff accommodated. The staff is super friendly and happy to make recommendations. I had the octopus with braised potatoes and it was probably my favourite time ever eating octopus. We also ordered pork cheeks and seafood rice - all of which were delicious! Would recommend for a special meal.

We went here for dinner to celebrate our honeymoon and my wife's birthday. I made sure to make a…read morereservation in advance by emailing the owner. They have a vast selection of wine. We loved our portobello mushroom appetizer. They even brought us a slice of chocolate cake and ice cream at the end! Check it out if you are in the area!