Telheiro Travel Guide
Lagos
Popular places to visit
Discoveries Wax Museum
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Discoveries Wax Museum in São Gonçalo de Lagos. Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.
Praia da Luz
Praia da Luz is a beautiful sandy beach located just 6 km away from Lagos in the Algarve, Portugal. It’s located in the picturesque village of Luz, known for its narrow roads lined with bougainvillea flowers.
Marina de Lagos
Admire the exclusive yachts in the harbor, enjoy sangria at a bar in view of the water and visit the wax museum.
Dona Ana Beach
Marvel at the stunning red and yellow cliffs of the Golden Coast and swim to the stacks in the calm ocean.
Camilo Beach
Climb down the elegant staircase to this hidden bay at the base of colorful cliffs and enjoy the spectacular natural views.
Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse
Check out this historic lighthouse, descend the steps to the beach and take a boat tour of the sea stacks and arches.
Things to do
Ponta da Piedade Grotto Tour in Lagos, Algarve
Sunrise Benagil Full Caves Tour
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Portimao: Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise with Sunset Option
Benagil Cave Boat Tour - Catamarans or Rib - 2 H From Portimão
Top hotels in Telheiro
Vila Vita Parc
The room was fantastic. Clean and spacious. The staff was next level in terms of friendliness, and were super accommodating.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Amazing place.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Algarve Casino
Staff were lovely and rooms really clean. No complaints about the hotel. The resort was pretty much closed though, hard to even find a place for dinner. I know it’s out of season but this was dead. Would be hard without a car.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Apartment is modern, clean. Full kitchen. Washer and dryer work great. Restaurant inside hotel serves great dinner.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Lagos Atlantic Hotel
Wonderful hotel near the beach and boardwalks. I recommend heading here. They did a great job setting up the room for a surprise 50th birthday celebration — the romantic package upon arrival.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Aparts & Suites summer cascade Alvor
Room was great outside was a bit messy but obviously they are getting ready for the start of the new season. Only issue was having to wait till 3 o’clock to get into the room which was a pain because we arrived at the 10.30 and had absolutely nowhere to wait so had to find somewhere in town which ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Telheiro
Marina de Lagos
While visiting Marina de Lagos, you might make a stop by sights like Marina de Lagos and Discoveries Wax Museum.
Caliças
While there might not be top attractions in Caliças, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marina de Lagos and Lagos Municipal Market.
Meia Praia
While visiting Meia Praia, you might make a stop by sights like Meia Beach and Golfo de Cádiz.
Santo Amaro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santo Amaro and surrounding area, you can visit Lagos Municipal Market and Marina de Lagos.
Falfeira
Though Falfeira may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marina de Lagos and Lagos Municipal Market.
Cerro das Mos
While Cerro das Mos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marina de Lagos and Lagos Municipal Market.
