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If you’re visiting the Algarve for the first time, If you’re visiting the Algarve for the first time, here’s what you need to know ↓🇵🇹

There are a lot of beautiful places in the Algarve. These 10 are the ones we’d prioritise if you want to see the landscapes that make this corner of Portugal so special.

The best way to do it is to group them by area:

✨ LAGOS
Ponta da Piedade at 8:30am, before the boat tours get going, is one of the best 20 minutes you’ll spend in Portugal. Head to Praia Dona Ana right after for a swim, then wander the old town, cobblestone streets and little squares.

🏖️ CENTRAL ALGARVE – Portimão → Albufeira
This is where you’ll find the famous postcard scenery alongside the bigger resorts. Praia do Carvalho is reached through a tunnel carved into the rock – impressive. Add Praia da Marinha, Benagil by kayak, Algar Seco … and Silves for a break from the coast and a taste of the Algarve’s Moorish history.

🌊 WEST COAST & SAGRES
The wild, cliff-heavy edge of the Algarve. Golden light, huge Atlantic sunsets, soft green hills and beaches where your phone might finally lose signal. We especially love Praia do Beliche and Praia da Barriga. Surf? Head to Praia do Amado or Arrifana. And catch sunset at Cabo de São Vicente or one of the westerly beaches. (Bring a jacket!)🧥 

🚤 EAST ALGARVE — Faro, Tavira & Ria Formosa
The side of the Algarve many first-time visitors miss. Tavira has a completely different feel to the western Algarve. Take a boat out to Ilha Deserta, bring lunch and enjoy the fact that there isn’t much there. That’s rather the point.

HOW TO DO IT:
If you choose a central base like Lagos, give yourself a day for the west coast, another for the central Algarve, and another for the east if you have the time. You can then come back to Lagos for its restaurants, bars, activities and nightlife.
Prefer somewhere quieter? Ferragudo makes another great central base.

We’ve also put together an Algarve Guide to make planning your trip really easy. Comment ALGARVE26 or find our guides via the link in our bio.

📌 Save this for your Algarve trip 

#Algarve #AlgarvePortugal #PortugalTravel #AlgarveGuide #algarveitinerary
The Ultimate Guide to Eating & Drinking in Lagos, The Ultimate Guide to Eating & Drinking in Lagos, Portugal 🥘🍹🇵🇹↓

In the past 20 years we’ve eaten (& sipped ;) at almost every spot in Lagos.
Here are the places we go back to again and again, because they are that good. They’re the places we recommend to our friends, so we are telling you too 🙂.

Don’t waste a meal on mediocre.
📌 Save this for your trip

🐟 Traditional Portuguese Restaurants
@aladocastelo: the best Cataplana & seafood rice
Restaurante Reis: family run 50+ years, full of heart
Casinha do Petisco: local favourite, try the prawns
@restaurante.aforja.lagos: a true Portuguese experience
@restaurantecasachicoze: outside of town, worth the drive

✨ Great Food & Vibes - our all time favourites 
@casadoprego : modern Portuguese, cosy hip vibes
@nahnahbah : the best burger you’ll ever eat
@lagosgreenroom : Mexican, tacos & margaritas
@estudio_vegetariano : wholesome vegan & vego meals

🍳 Brunches We Dream About
@twinfinlagos : Australian-style brunches
@abigailsportugal : smoothies, bowls, healthy goodness
@oninhocafe : vegan & gluten-free friendly
@Indigo: acai bowls so pretty it’s a shame to eat them

🍪 Baked Goods
@everyday_people.coffee : chewy, amazing cookies
@blackandwhitelagos : crispy croissant heaven
@all_things_dough : sourdough & vegan pastries
@oninhocafe : vegan pastel de nata
@padaria.central.lagos : home of Portuguese treats

🥗 Great Lunch
@poke_lagos: Hawaiian bowls, nuts & sauces
@wakeparklagos: colourful lunches with entertainment
@lafocaccialagos: quick Italian street food (T/A)
@takeabao.pt: tasty Asian street food

🍹 Pre-Dinner Drinks & Snacks
@kasbah_lagos: best cocktails in Lagos + nibbles boards
@thecollabbarlagos : craft beers & Asian street food by the beach
O Antiono terrace: overlooking Porto de Mós beach, great for sangria
@indigobarlagos: rooftop cocktails and platters with a view

🍨 Sweet Treats
@cremadigelatolagos: the best gelato in Lagos, freshly made in store
@estudio_vegetariano: just look at that chocolate mousse ✨

🍸 For a Good Night Out 🍻
@threemonkeyslagos, @thetavernlagos and @blackcatlagos are where it’s at.

Think we missed somewhere? Let us know in the comments👇
Bom apetite!
Heading to Portugal? 🇵🇹 Save this before you go. Heading to Portugal? 🇵🇹 Save this before you go.

These are the 7 Portuguese words that’ll get you through the important things in life...

☕ Bica (BEE-kah)
Coffee (an espresso). If you prefer a long black, ask for an abatanado. More of a milky coffee person? Order a galão.

🏖️ Praia (PRAY-ah)
Beach = You’re headed in the right direction. 😉

🙏 Por favor (poor fah-VOR)
Please. A little politeness goes a long way—and the locals will appreciate it.

🍺 Cerveja (ser-VEH-zhah)
Beer. To fit in with the locals, order “uma imperial” (a small draft beer).
Prefer wine? Order a “Vinho Verde” – called green wine but its actually lightly sparkling white wine. Try it! 
Ready for another? Just say “mais uma”.

👌 Muito bom (MOO-ee-toh bom)
Very good. Perfect for complimenting your meal, the sunset, or pretty much anything (and everything) in Portugal.

💛 Obrigada / Obrigado (oh-bree-GAH-dah / oh-bree-GAH-doo)
Thank you. Say Obrigada if you’re female, Obrigado if you’re male.
(It’s not dependant on who you are speaking to)

❤️ Saudade (sow-DAH-djee)
A uniquely Portuguese word for a deep feeling of longing or missing something.
It’s exactly how you’ll feel after leaving Portugal.

Now you’re ready for good times in Portugal! 

👉 Follow along for more useful Portugal tips, guides & itineraries @goodtimeslagos 

#lagosportugal city guide #portuguese 
#portugal #algarvecoast #visitportugal📷🇵🇹
ALGARVE ITINERARY + GUIDE, ALL IN ONE 🇵🇹🌞↓ We’ve s ALGARVE ITINERARY + GUIDE, ALL IN ONE 🇵🇹🌞↓
We’ve spent months curating everything we know into the Goodtimes Algarve Guide, and today it’s finally ready.

📲A beautiful, curated mobile guide with companion interactive map, so you can decide with confidence: 

📍 Where to stay (without second-guessing yourself)
📅 How many days you need & how to spend them
🚗 How to do the Algarve with / without a car
🏖️ The beaches that’ll take your breath away
🥾 The hikes you’ll still be talking about years later
🍽️ Where to book dinner after a day exploring
💸 Which experiences are worth the money — and which aren’t

This isn’t a guide to everything in the Algarve. It’s a guide to the places that should be at the top of your list, when time is precious. 
Everything inside is somewhere I’d genuinely recommend to my closest friends and family. 
No sponsored content. 
No paid placements. 
Just the Algarve I know and love after nearly 20 years of exploring.

Some of what’s inside 
📍 Where to stay (by vibe - and how to choose)
✅ The absolute Must-Dos for each town
🏖️ The most beautiful beaches nearby
🗺️ Ready-made 5, 7 & 14 day itineraries
🐟 What to eat in the Algarve & where 
🥾 the Best coastal hikes
🇵🇹 Useful Portuguese words
🧳 and many more useful tips, tricks and things you need to know before you go.

It’s been a master work and I’m pretty sure you’ll love it... Its seriously a gold mine! 

👉 Comment “ALGARVE26” and I’ll send it to you. 
⚠️ You need to be following us or we can’t message you.

📌 Save this for your Portugal trip.
✈️ Share it with your travel buddy.
💫 & GET EXCITED! ☺️🏖️ 

#algarveguide #portugalguide #travelguide #algarveportugal #algarveitinerary
ALGARVE SUMMER 🇵🇹🌞🏖️ – the only itinerary you actu ALGARVE SUMMER 🇵🇹🌞🏖️ – the only itinerary you actually need 😂
But seriously…

Life need not be complicated :).
Beautiful Algarve beaches, vitamin D, good food, sunsets and nothing on the agenda sounds pretty good to us ✨

If you want to find the best beaches to spend your days, great spots for lazy lunches, and where to catch the sunset, download our Lagos guide (Link in our bio). 

And, BIG news 🥁…
our full Algarve guide is almost finished. It covers our five favourite towns to stay, each with the must-dos, best beaches around them, our favourite eateries & useful tips. Plus, Algarve itineraries for 3, 5, 7 & 10+ days. 
It’s a masterpiece! and we’re working like crazy to get it finished this week🤞. Comment Algarve26 if you want us to let you know when it’s ready, or follow along and sit tight – It’s coming 💥. 

💖 Goodtimes Lagos — showing you the way to goodtimes in Portugal since 2007 :) 

#algarvelovers #lagosportugal #algarveitinerary #summer2026 #beachdestinations
Lagos Portugal has 9 gorgeous beaches, but which o Lagos Portugal has 9 gorgeous beaches, but which one is right for you? 🏖️↓

Use this as a cheat sheet and check the useful information below before you go. 
Share it with whoever you’re going to Lagos with 🇵🇹🌞

🌟 useful notes:

• Iconic Cliffs: Praia de Dona Ana and Praia do Camilo* have postcard views. Parking fills quickly, so arrive early or walk the boardwalks from town (bring water, sunscreen and a hat!).

• No Stairs Required: If you aren’t up for hauling gear down cliff faces, head straight to Meia Praia or Praia Porto de Mós. Both offer ample free parking right at the sand, meaning you can practically drive right up to your sunbed or seafood lunch.

• Kayaks & Families: Praia da Batata and Praia dos Estudantes have calm water, public toilets, cafés close by and cave tunnels between the beaches. Kayak tours leave beside the fortress.

• SUP Hire to discover secret beaches: @jahshakashop rents inflatable SUPs (easy and suitable for two people) ≈€20 for 4 hours.

• Escaping the Wind: The Algarve winds can be strong. While it always depends on the wind direction, the cliff-backed coves of Praia Estudantes, Praia do Camilo and and the beach at the neighbouring village of Burgau—are often good bets.

• Swimsuit-Free Sunbaking: Want a seamless, all-over tan? Clothing-optional sunbathing is respected at the far end of Meia Praia, the far ends of Praia de Porto de Mós, and at the hidden Praia do Canavial.

• Canavial Access: You can walk from Porto de Mós at low tide—but don’t get caught by the incoming tide.

• Sunset: Most of the famous cliff beaches go into shadow early. For the longest sun exposure, head to Praia de Porto de Mós. It faces west, making it the perfect place to pack a picnic and watch the sunset from the sand, or enjoy a sundowner from the two beachfront bars.

*At the time of posting, Praia do Camilo stairway is closed, so Camilo can only be reached by kayak, SUP or boat. Hopefully reopening very soon. 

Now tell us… 
👉🏖️ If you could only spend one beach day in Lagos, which would you choose? 

📌 Save this for good times 🏖️

#lagosportugal🇵🇹 #beachguide #goodtimeslagos #algarvebeaches

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