10 days in Lagos & Sao Miguel Itinerary

The allure of the beaches and the town's historical center draw visitors to Lagos, a coastal destination in the Barlavento region of the Algarve.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Praia de Alvor and Praia da Batata. Get in touch with nature at Ponta da Piedade and Aurora Boat Trips. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lagos: Praia de Albandeira (in Porches), Pescadores Beach (in Armacao de Pera) and Armacao de Pera Beach (in Silves). There's lots more to do: stroll through Praia do Pinhao, enjoy the sand and surf at Praia Dona Ana, slough off your stress at Aguadream Mediterranean Baths, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Lagos day trip tool.

London, UK to Lagos is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from London in August: high temperatures in Lagos hover around 34°C and lows are around 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to travel to Sete Cidades.

Take a break from the city and head to Lagoas Empadadas and Piscinas Naturais. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Lagoa do Canario and Viewpoint of the Ridge.

To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Sete Cidades road trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Lagos to Sete Cidades. The time zone difference when traveling from Lagos to Sete Cidades is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Lagos in August, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Sete Cidades: temperatures range from 29°C by day to 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can drive to Furnas.

Visiting Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL and Lagoa do Congro will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Lagoa das Furnas and Pico do Ferro Viewpoint.

To see reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Furnas online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Sete Cidades to Furnas takes 1.5 hours. August in Furnas sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C at night. On the 28th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.