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
From Lagos: Benagil Sea Caves Tour with a Local Guide
Algarve - Exclusive horseriding in Portimao (no experience required)
Our pick of the best São Sebastião Hotel Deals
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Amazing place.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Algarve Casino
Staff were lovely and rooms really clean. No complaints about the hotel. The resort was pretty much closed though, hard to even find a place for dinner. I know it’s out of season but this was dead. Would be hard without a car.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 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
Vila Vita Parc
The room was fantastic. Clean and spacious. The staff was next level in terms of friendliness, and were super accommodating.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Lagos Atlantic Hotel
Wonderful hotel near the beach and boardwalks. I recommend heading here. They did a great job setting up the room for a surprise 50th birthday celebration — the romantic package upon arrival.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort
Excellent resort
Reviewed on 28 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.
