Top Things to do in Lagos
What to do and see in Lagos, Algarve: The Best Museums
There is rich and beautiful history within Lagos’ 14th century walls, from its fortress to picturesque churches like Medieval São João Hermitage and the 17th-century São Sebastião. But that’s all appetizer. People come here for a main-course coastal buffet featuring more than a half-dozen beautiful beaches. Quiet sandy coves are sandwiched between dramatic cliffs. The sandy 2.5-mile stretch of Meia Praia caters to every water sport imaginable. And when you’ve had your fill, you can digest your day with some of the best nightlife in the Algarve region.
Restaurants in Lagos
1. Galeria Atelier Corine Thinon
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Galeria LAR
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Galeria LAR, a space run by LAC - Laboratório de Actividades Criativas. A multifuntional space focused on the artistic diffusion, informal, friendly, decorated by a local artist Jorge Pereira. It is a space that invites you to have a drink while enjoying an exhibition, a performance or participating in a debate or conference. With an eclectic range of tastes and activities, Galeria LAR accepts proposals from artists, creators and cultural entities. It is a place to relax in the evening and get to know another side of the city of Lagos. Galeria LAR is housed in a building that also intends to receive and accomodate artists in residence integrated in LAC's projects.
3. Lagos Ciencia Viva Science Centre
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
The Lagos Ciência Viva Science Centre is a place for science, fun and hands-on learning. Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in activities and interactive exhibitions that show how history, science and technology cross-cross in an educational and entertaining way. Three theme areas form the core of the exhibition: Orientation and Navigation Instruments, Life on Board and Distance Communication. The permanent exhibition "From the Astrolabe to the GPS" allows visitors to make connections between discoveries of the past and of the present.
Reviewed By Madj0ck - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Small but still amazing and truly interactive. Staff are just so helpful and knowledgeable with perfect English and no doubt other languages. Can actually hold a variety of sea creatures. Dinosaur side exhibition has half dozen full scale animatronic beasts. Well worth a visit along with old church and square near by.
4. LAC - Laboratorio de Actividades Criativas
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
LAC – Laboratory for Creative Activities is a non-profit cultural association, founded in 1995, based at the old prison of Lagos. Designed by Cottinelli Telmo, this building has its foundations laid on an old convent, making it an integral part of the local history. By reformulating the building's use, LAC instigates an interesting dichotomy of place highlighted by the stark contrast of restrictive prison walls vs. the freedom of creativity and independent expression. On becoming a creative space, the building has found a new lease of life with its cells being used as workshop areas for artists, whose work contributes to the revitalization of the building, giving it a new story.
5. Museu Municipal Dr. Jose Formosinho
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4.0 based on 119 reviews
6. O Mundo Das Bonecas
7. Portuguese Discoveries Wax Museum
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4.0 based on 114 reviews
The Wax Museum of the Portuguese Discoveries tells us about a spectacular and exciting journey through time: the History of the Discoveries in 16 different scenarios, in an educational but also entertaining way. This is done through a thematic approach starting with the Battle of Aljubarrota, the marriage of King John I and Philippa of Lancaster (The Treaty of Windsor), the Conquest of Ceuta, the
Reviewed By inman1 - Lagos, Portugal
This small but very informative museum gives a great overview of the period of the Portuguese discoverers. I have lived and worked in some former Portuguese colonies and I now live in the vicinity of Lagos, so I know a thing or two about Portuguese history, and to see it here all nicely summarized is great. Plus I love concise but well organized museums.
8. Antigo Mercado de Escravos
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3.5 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By bamboostewdio - Montreal, Canada
This museum is a must see for anybody with a serious interest in history, and a desire to learn more about a tragic but important part of the human condition. The first slave market for the western world started in Lagos, and this history had a profound effect on the development, cultural and economic, of the world we know today. The museum is housed in a small two story building, and opened about 4 years ago. The topic was/is a hard one to breach, but there is no denying how important it is/was and how we must face these issues in order to learn more about the world as we know it. The design of the museum is subtle, but very effective. Black plexi towers crowd the small spaces, and are meant to reference the facelessness of the slave. Each tower, however, comes to life through a multi media display, an artifact or text. It is as if the faceless takes on an identity, as each installation adds to our insight and perspective on the issue. I found myself much more involved with each tower, than I normally am with display cases and objects. The hard story that must be heard, comes through with a depth of understanding and reflection. We were quite moved by the experience, and we spoke with the museum staff after the tour. They are very devoted to their mission, and realize it is a ‘tough sell’, but the story must be told. There is a small booklet, well designed, available for 5 Euros, which is a good take home to fill in some of the gaps. The museum design deserves an extra thought, it is clever, effective and very considerate of its mission. Kudos to the designer, the architect and the city management for getting behind this important institution.
9. Malcolm Museum
10. Pequeno Rebento
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
