Although the Algarve is sunny pretty much all year round, unfortunately some times it does have to rain. If you’re unlucky enough to be around when that happens, don’t fret, there are plenty of nice activities to keep you entertained. Here’s a list of what to do in Lagos when it rains…
Or, for a visual guide, check out our instagram Post What to do when it rains, in Lagos Portugal
1. Pamper yourself with a massage, facial or beauty treatment 💅
Heather Bain massage is a top rated massage & wellness studio offering a range of treatments. Massage types include Swedish (relaxing), Deep tissue, Ayurverdic, pre / post natal, Lomi Lomi as well as invigorating facials. Definitely something to enjoy while the sun is hiding.
📍Located in Lagos old town, here | Easy online booking here.
Pura Beaute Salon is the perfect place to treat yourself to a manicure, pedicure or other beauty treatment such as having your lashes, brows or hair done. The salon itself is gorgeous and they offer a professional, top quality experience. You are bound to come out looking and feeling amazing!
📍Located in Lagos Marina, here | Easy online booking here.
2. Do an indoor yoga class 🧘🏼
In Lagos you are spoilt for choice when it comes to yoga and wellness studios. In the centre of town, The Seed is a lovely space offering pre and post work classes (9:30 am and 6pm). Inlight, also in the old town offers a variety of daily classes in a bright, calm studio.
Other studios include The Movement Lab, Le Dome, La Casa del Corpo, The Pilates room, Urban Dance Studio. For more info on all these places, check out our Yoga and wellness in Lagos post.
Or, if the sun is shining, El-Sol Lifestyle offers beach yoga classes.
A sunrise or sunset yoga class with a backdrop of icon Algarve cliffs and sea, is truly a memorable experience. Easy online booking here.
3. Check out an exhibition or concert 🖼️
Factory Fusion Hub is a lively cultural space in the old town with a varied program. They are a cafe-bar-coworking-exhibition-event space. You can drop in anytime for coffee, coworking, vintage shopping and checking out the art on display, or most nights they offer dance classes, Meetups, concerts or other events. Website | 📍Located in Lagos centre, here.
Centro Cultural de Lagos (Lagos Cultural Centre) has a large exhibition space with inner courtyard, and have frequently changing exhibitions. Entrance is free and inside you can ask for their agenda which lists a variety of concerts and performances. 📍Lagos Centre, here
LAC (the Labratory for creative activities) is an old jail, converted into artist studios. Its a great space to visit, and often also hosts exhibitions. Website | 📍LAC on google maps
4. Do a creative workshop 🎨
There are several spaces in Lagos offering creative workshops, where you can socialise and meet some people, while creating “masterpieces” (in your eyes ;).
TEIAS Arte Local is an artisan shop, showcasing local artists. They also offer a program of hands-on events.
The SPACE is a studio offering creative workshops for all ages, as well as hosting a book club and other Maker events.
Muddy’ness is a ceramics studio in Luz, where you can book a session for a pottery class.
Dokreates offers Punch needle workshops to create stunning wall-hangings
Lilac Studio also offer workshops such as drawing classes, a little outside of Lagos.
5. Do the Museum trail 🕍
Lagos has three centrally located museums, which are all a short walk from each other. You can buy a combi ticket to visit all three. They include the Museu municipal, Slave market museum & Lagos Fortress. Click the links to read more about each.
6. Go for coffee (or hot chocolate) and cake ☕️🍰
Now you have an excuse 🙂
Abigail’s makes a mean hot chocolate, and indulgent homemade brownies.
Twin Fin Café has great coffee, banana bread served warm and amazing homemade cakes. Or enjoy Vegan Pasteis de Nata / Portuguese Custard tarts and other treats, while playing some games, with or without your kids at O Ninho Family Café.
Everyday People Cafe is another great spot, with a range of yummy treats in the display, and cosy lounge chairs upstairs that are great for snuggling with a book.
Check out our post on “Coffee – what to order and where” here.
7. Play some rounds of pool, darts or board games 🎯🎱
Three monkeys bar is open daily from 1pm*, and always has some friendly faces inside to keep you company. As well as pool and darts, they have internet, board games or if you can handle it, their special game, “battle shots”.
The Collab bar also has a range of board games, as well as food and drinks. Its spacious and bright with big windows to enjoy watching the rain from the cosiness inside. They are also laptop friendly.
Alternately, try the pool hall on Rua Doutor Joaquim Tello where they have many pool tables. *Note that many bars close over the quieter winter months.
8. Go for spa day or swim in an indoor pool. 🧖♀️
Cascade Resort also has a day spa with heated swimming pool (outdoor, around 20°), jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Day passes are 20€.
SAL Spa in Praia da Luz offers spa circuts and day passes for 25€
For a nice option without the price tag, you can swim in the Lagos town pool for 3€ a session. Its indoor and 25m long with 6m.
9. Get a Birth Chart Reading 🌙
Learn more about yourself, including your talents, potential and patterns, through a personalised birth chart reading. Ana of Pallas anahata is well trained in all-things Astrology and can guide you on a revealing journey to understanding yourself. Provide your birthdate, time and place when booking, then you can either have the reading done online or in person in Lagos. See the different readings available and prices here.
Readings are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
> Book a session here
10. Drink on. 🍹
Yes, as suggested by one of our readers, there is always the option to just keep drinking in Lagos. You´ll always find somewhere and someone to have a few drinks and good times with!
