Santo Amaro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Lena
Photo by Lena

Popular places to visit

Lagos Marina which includes a bay or harbour

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.

Marina de Lagos
Praia da Luz

Praia da Luz

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia da Luz during your travels in Lagos? Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.

Praia da Luz
Dona Ana Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and rugged coastline

Dona Ana Beach

Marvel at the stunning red and yellow cliffs of the Golden Coast and swim to the stacks in the calm ocean.

Dona Ana Beach
Camilo Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and rugged coastline

Camilo Beach

Climb down the elegant staircase to this hidden bay at the base of colorful cliffs and enjoy the spectacular natural views.

Camilo Beach
Lagos Lighthouse which includes kayaking or canoeing, rocky coastline and general coastal 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.

Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse
Lagos Zoo featuring cuddly or friendly animals and zoo animals

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.

Lagos Zoo

Activities

2 Hours Cruise Portimão to Benagil Cave & Marinha Beach

Benagil Cave Boat Tour - 2Hours From Portimão

AU$32
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Boat Tour - 2Hours From Portimão
Benagil Cave Sunset Cruise

Benagil Cave Sunset Cruise

AU$36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Sunset Cruise
Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour

Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour

AU$36
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour
Portimão: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise

Portimão: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise

AU$62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Portimão: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise
Coast Cruise Trip to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos

Coast Cruise Trip to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos

AU$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coast Cruise Trip to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos
Lagos: Dolphin & Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist

Lagos: Dolphin & Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist

AU$97
per adult
Lagos: Dolphin & Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist
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Our pick of the best Santo Amaro Hotel Deals

Tivoli Lagos

Tivoli Lagos

4 out of 5
Rua Antonio Crisogono dos Santos, Lagos
The price is AU$354 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$354
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"I highly recommend getting a massage. 30 minutes is only 34 euro. Buffett breakfast was excellent, lots of options. Overall, exceptional place to stay."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Tivoli Lagos
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo, Praia do Carvoeiro, Lagoa
The price is AU$638 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$638
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel location was beautiful. The room was large and very clean, but the hotel halls themselves were being worked on at the time of our stay and were not that clean. The food at the hotel bar was mediocre, but the breakfast was very good. It was unfortunate you could no longer access the beach ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Rua Raul Brandão, 2 - Bloco B, Lagos
The price is AU$452 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$452
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Camilo Beach and Dona Ana Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
"First Class service"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
Carvi Beach Hotel

Carvi Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Alameda Dr. Armando Soares Ribeiro, Praia Dona Ana, Apartado 33, Lagos
The price is AU$404 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$404
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"its clean"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Carvi Beach Hotel
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

5 out of 5
Rua Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, Porches, Lagoa, Algarve
The price is AU$1,010 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$1,010
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (649 reviews)
"Very expensive but their is a price for quality and exclusivity"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Vila Vita Parc
Lagos Atlantic Hotel

Lagos Atlantic Hotel

4 out of 5
Estrada do Monte Carapeto, 9, Lagos
The price is AU$421 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$421
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (364 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Lagos Atlantic Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Santo Amaro

Santo Antonio Church featuring a sunset and a city

Centro Histórico

5/5(4 area reviews)

Centro Histórico is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lagos Municipal Market and First European Slave Market.

Centro Histórico
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Pedra Alcada

While there might not be top attractions in Pedra Alcada, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lagos Municipal Market and Marina de Lagos.

Pedra Alcada
Dona Ana Beach featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and a beach

Ameijeira

4/5(6 area reviews)

While Ameijeira isn't home to many top sights, Batata Beach and Dona Ana Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ameijeira
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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.

Cerro das Mos
Meia Praia Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Meia Praia

While visiting Meia Praia, you might make a stop by sights like Meia Beach and Golfo de Cádiz.

Meia Praia
Lagos Marina which includes a bay or harbour

Marina de Lagos

While visiting Marina de Lagos, you might make a stop by sights like Marina de Lagos and Discoveries Wax Museum.

Marina de Lagos

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