Ruivas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Praia da Luz
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Praia da Luz, a popular beach in Lagos. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.
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.
Lagos Zoo
Pet and feed the animals in the spacious enclosures, bring your kids to the playground and dine at the restaurant of this zoo.
Activities
Benagil Cave Boat Tour - Catamarans or Rib - 2 H From Portimão
Ponta da Piedade Grotto Tour in Lagos, Algarve
Portimao: Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise with Sunset Option
Half Day Cruise to Ponta da Piedade with Lunch and Drinks
Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Boat Tour
Our pick of the best Ruivas Hotel Deals
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Hotel has beautiful views and a wonderful breakfast! Location was great for traveling around other parts of the Algarve and walkable to so many restaurants in downtown!! the only downside was the fan in our bathroom wasn’t working~ so every time we took a shower it was so steamy in there we couldn’t ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Carvi Beach Hotel
The best thing about this hotel is the location. Room didn’t had coffee machine which is usually included. The wifi was awfully slow and cellphone signal was almost non existent. But the location, right next to the beach🏖️
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
This is the perfect location for hiking , beach and access to Lagos. The 2 bedroom apartment was large, clean and had a beautiful large terrace.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
NH Lagos Algarve Resort
Great buffet breakfast and such a unique resort with a beautiful pool area and poolside restaurant. Conveniently located to Lagos city centre, marina and beaches.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Algarve Casino
We liked the location,friendly staff and excellent breakfasts We’ll be back
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
We loved our stay here! Staff was friendly, and the property itself was beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Overall, a great stay. Location was great for going to the beach, but it was about a 20 minute walk to good food and shopping.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ruivas
Alfarrobeira
When in Alfarrobeira, you can plan a visit to Palmares Golf and Alvor Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vale da Lama
When in Vale da Lama, you can plan a visit to Alvor Beach and Palmares Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
São Sebastião
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in São Sebastião and surrounding area, you can visit Praia da Luz and Marina de Lagos.
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.
Colinas Verdes
While Colinas Verdes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lagos Zoo and Marina de Lagos.
Telheiro
Telheiro might not have many top sights, but Marina de Lagos and Lagos Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
