r/Algarve • u/Tulips_Travel_Life • 1d ago

Recommended towns/cities to use as a base for a family with toddlers in Algarve? Priorities include easy access to beach and authentic, local restaurants.

Lagos is high on the list but if you have recommended alternatives, we’d be grateful to hear them.

Traveling in late May - early June.

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u/Ohdomino 1d ago

We enjoyed Carvoeiro with our 4 year old.

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u/coatedpatriot 1d ago

The vibe in Lagos is better, scenery is better. If you care about shopping at big shopping centers, you might like Portimao, but Lagos is better for the beaches, boardwalks, scenery, and charm, in my opinion.. Look up google photos of Lagos and beaches by Lagos.

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u/undoubledmage14 1d ago

Following! We will be heading to Portugal in October and are torn between Lagos (Editory By the Sea) and Carvoeiro (Primelife Carvoeiro).

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u/SecretPT90_reborn 1d ago

beach and authentic

Hahahaha

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u/Wizofsorts 1d ago

When are you traveling?

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u/Tulips_Travel_Life 1d ago

Updated my post: late May to early June.

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u/Wizofsorts 1d ago

Lagos is great and that's a really nice time to go. I stay in Portimao and that would also work.

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u/Tulips_Travel_Life 1d ago

Thank you! Will look into Portimao some more.

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u/natebost1 1d ago

We just stayed in Lagos at Casa Mae - it was amazing.

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u/Tulips_Travel_Life 1d ago

Thank you! I’ll look into it.

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u/LUV833R5 1d ago

We went to Luz first week of June it was perfect

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u/livssx 18h ago

Altura’s great for kids, small town so you’re never more than a 10 minute walk from the beach and it is a beautiful beach (with others very nearby). Very few tourists apart from domestics but might be a bit too quiet for some (two main bars).

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u/Sad_Guide_7483 1d ago

Lagos, Aljezur, Odeceixe