São Sebastião Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit São Sebastião
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 family-friendly 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
From Lagos: 2.5-Hour Guided Coastal Boat Tour & Grotto Visit
Portimao: Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise with Sunset Option
Portimão: Kayak Tour of Benagil Caves
Ponta da Piedade Grotto Tour in Lagos, Algarve
Our pick of the best São Sebastião Hotel Deals
Vila Vita Parc
Staff very welcoming and courteous
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hotel Algarve Casino
almost everything
Reviewed on 9 Jan 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
Great place to stay!!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Rochavau Hotel
Beautiful hotel; friendly staff; wonderful location. Easily walkable to the beach and all it has to offer.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around São Sebastião
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.
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.
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.
Marina de Lagos
While visiting Marina de Lagos, you might make a stop by sights like Marina de Lagos and Discoveries Wax Museum.
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.
Funchal
Funchal might not have many top sights, but Boavista Golf and Marina de Lagos are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
