Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Beaches
Meia Praia
, the vast expanse of sand to the east of town, has outlets offering sailboard rental
and water-skiing lessons, plus several laid-back restaurants and beach bars. South of town
the beaches -
Batata
,
Pinhão
,
Dona Ana
,
Camilo
among others - are smaller and more se-
cluded, lapped by calm waters and punctuated with amazing grottoes, coves and towers of
coloured sandstone. A ferry runs from the waterfront in Lagos to Meia Praia.
Activities
Water Sports
Lagos is a popular
surfing
centre and has good facilities; surfing companies head to the
west coast for the waves.
SURFING
Lagos Surf Center
( 282 764 734;
www.lagossurfcenter.com
; Rua da Silva Lopes 31; 1-/3-/5-day courses €55/150/225)
Will help
you catch a wave and head to where there are suitable swells. Children must be accom-
panied by a family member over 14 years of age. It also rents out wetsuits (€5 per day)
and boards (€10 to €20) and offers beach kayaking trips (from €25 per person).
Blue Ocean
( 964 665 667;
www.blue-ocean-divers.de
)
For those who want to go diving or snorkelling. Of-
fers a half-day discovery experience (€30), a full-day dive (€90) and a divemaster PADI
scuba course (€590). It also offers kayak safaris (half-/full day €30/45, child under 12
years half price).
DIVING
Windsurf Point
( 282 792 315;
www.windsurfpoint.com
; Bairro 1 de Maio, Meia Praia; 9am-7pm)
Windsurfing courses
(beginners full-day €200) at Meia Praia, kitesurfing, board rental (per hour/half-day €35/
70) and a shop.
WINDSURFING
Boat Trips & Dolphin Safaris
Numerous operators have ticket stands at the marina or along the promenade opposite.
They operate a bit like sausage factories but offer some fun outings. Local fishermen of-
