There is a variety of excellent beaches to choose from starting with the magnificent Meia Praia (blue flag), a 4km stretch of sand edging the bay of Lagos starting from the east side of the river. More spectacular are the beaches on the other side of the river beginning at the 17th century fortress at the mouth of the harbour. Start at Batata and Pinhao beaches and move onto Praia Dona Ana (blue flag), then onto Ponta da Piedade where there is an extraordinary profusion of coves, caves, tunnels, grottoes and stacks, well worth taking a boat trip and viewing from the sea. From the lighthouse on the point there is splendid panoramic view on a clear day and tucked round the corner is the beach of Porto do Mos (blue flag).
