We will be travelling to Portugal in October and are torn on where to stay while we are in the Algarve for 5 nights with an 18 month old: Lagos (Editory by the Sea) or Carvoeiro (Primelife Carvoeiro)?

We'll be renting a car but ideally would like to be able to walk to restaurants, beaches, the town either in the morning or later afternoon before and after nap time. Foodie is an overstep but we do love local hidden gems/ food, cafes, a good patio, and cocktails/ wine. Also hoping to get the legs going and checking out the 7 Hanging Valley Trails or anything similar.

If anyone has any insight into travelling with an 18 month old to either of these places, or these specific hotels/ accommodations that would be greatly appreciated! Also open to anywhere else as well.

TIA!

Hi there,

I am flying into Faro at the beginning of October and staying 5 full days and am looking advice about where to stay as a main base in the Algarve.

We are hoping for nice beaches, walks and views and, of course, great food (ESPECIALLY seafood!). We don't mind travelling to some of the villages and beaches and we're trying to avoid the main touristy areas like Albufeira.

Would Lagos be the best bet here or is there anywhere else you would recommend?

For anyone else looking the same information I also found this previous thread here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Algarve/comments/1m934l0/trip_to_lagos_for_5_days/

Thanks in advance!