All about LAGOS, Portugal!
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- Hi, I'm Nick and I've been living here in the Algarve for 20 years and I'm keen to let you know all about the region. Any questions, drop them in the comments and I'll try and answer.
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You again advertising my Grandmother home town, you made me cry I miss it so much 🙏💞💞
Aaah so sorry Grace, I hope you can visit soon.
I hope to go in the fall but at this point is not looking good 😟😟
Yeah, nothing is looking good right now 🙄Crazy times.
Amazing job you are doing with these Algarve explaining videos. In one video you made to mix culture, history and help tips. I've to say you gave me info about Lagos I didn't know. From now you were nominated my official history teacher. ;) I want to thank you for your hard work that teaches me amazing things that are under my nose since ever and I didn't know. Cheers mate.
Hehehe, thanks Bruno! It's so cool that you're watching them 👍🏼Grande abraço
Great video Nick! Thinking about visiting Portugal for the first time soon and Lagos is definitely on my list. This was super helpful, cheers!
Love your videos, always look forward to them.
Thanks Hilary, it's so worth making them when I read comments like this!
Thanks Nick for the great video on Lagos! Your drone helped visualize the points of interest. Boarding and kayaking along that coast looks amazing! Cheers , obrigado!
Yeah it's definitely a must to see it from the sea. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Another great quality and very informative video. Thanks Nick! 👍👍
Thanks for watching guys 👍🏼
Hi. That was a great video, very well explained the whereabouts of shops, schools and beaches. Thank you!
Thanks so much, it's great to hear your feedback.
Very well done video Nick. I've been watching many videos about the towns in the Algarve and yours stands out for the high quality of the footages and detailed information provided. Pointing out the shops, historic sites and beaches from google earth is extremely helpful. I love the Algarve and can't wait to go back, hopefully later this year ;-)
Thanks so much👍🏼
Fantastic video, really enjoyed it. Thanks for your efforts! 👍 Looks a bit chilly there with that lovely scarf.
Cheers Andrew, it sure is chilly down here right now. We're having a bit of a cold snap. Scarf was a Christmas present 🎁👍🏼
Thank you for these videos!
You're welcome Steve, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Always very interesting what you bring ! Thank you very much🙏😊
You're welcome Bernadette, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Love your channel, Nick. It's the most informative about the Algarve that I've found. I'm planning to move to Portugal this year without ever having visited, and your videos are extremely helpful in deciding where to go. I really appreciate your effort. Thank you! :)
Thank you Kat, it's great to have an audience 👍🏼Be sure to come visit before you commit to anything though (if you can).
Thank you. Very beautiful done. Lover of Portugal.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks, Nick. Very informative and enticing.
You're welcome Ana.
Thanks for this - its nearly a year since we have managed to get to our place there - Hopefully things will change very soon! Great video!
Thanks guys, cheers for watching 👍🏼
I'm looking at doing a tour of Portugal, thanks for your videos.
You're welcome mate.
Muito obrigada Nick, great channel - we love our home here in the Algarve - very special part of the world ❤
I couldn't agree more!
Love your videos! They really give a feel of the place! We've looked at this one early in 2021, went to Lagos, spent a few months there, and now are buying a place there! Thanks for the inspiration!
You're welcome guys! 👍🏼
Amazing content and explanation, Great job!
Thanks Fernando 👍🏼
Thanks for your video, I am at Turiscampo Espiche at the moment and will drive to Lagos next week.
Enjoy it Heinz-jurgen! Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Great video! I spent a few days in Lagos two summers ago. All of our jaws dropped when we looked out over Ponta da Piadade. We must have taken over a thousand photos!! Must be chilly in the Algarve this winter judging from your scarf. Take care and thanks again for another great video.
It sure is, apparently next week it's going below zero which is pretty strange for us.
Great video. I’m so happy to see Ole Bastards is still there... terrific fish & chips and super staff & owner!
Thanks Jen, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼
Nicely done. Clear concise and friendly presentation.
Thank you Linda 👍🏼
Informative. Thank you
Great information thanks,hope to get to the Algarve later in the year.
Good luck Michael 👍🏼
Great video . Planning on visiting. Extremely helpful 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Great stuff Ala, thanks for commenting 👍🏼
Bravo: Again my eyes were wide open to enjoy your way to show us so interesting things and places. Regards from the snowed and frozen north!
Regards! It's prettyftozen down here too. It almost hit zero last night. Brrr.
@@AlgarveAddicts Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!! We have been blow zero during a week or so! Minimum minus 5 a few days ago. Now the snow is melting and it's much better: 1 degree right now and very windy! Stay home!
Hi Nick, many thanks for this great overview of Lagos.
There seems to be plenty of nice beaches around Lagos especially Praia Zavial.
As you know these are troubled times and one doesn't know how things will be in the high season 2021. We all need a holiday!
Learn some Portuguese that seems essential if you are an Algarve Addict.
"EU falo um pouco Português" that's it!
I learned that on "Babbel" online.
Thanks again Nick for this video and any more you plan to make. Obrigado, Patrick
You're welcome Patrick, I'm glad you enjoyed it👍🏼
Lagos was amazing. Great beaches and tasty food. Top destination for sure. Great video!
Thanks guys! It's good to hear you had a great time.
great work!!! keep on posting videos like this!
Thanks for watching, Gal 👍🏼 I sure will.
Your voice is very therapeutic sometimes just listen to relax and hear your voice
If you go to the first Pingo Doce pic and look across the road at the white and gray building, we lived for awhile in the top floor, 5th floor I believe, with a balcony on 3 sides. Omigosh the memories flooding back . Thank you so very much.
Hehe, that's wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it.
Great video. Lagos is on my list of towns to visit. Obrigado.
Denada Luís. 👍🏼
What a great video!!!!!!
Thanks!
Great, practical info for tourists and those looking to make Algarve their home.
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
parabéns pela qualidade do video! sou do Brasil e estou planejando viver em Portugal.. seus vídeos são sensacionais!
Obrigado! 👍🏼
Great video. I really appreciated it.
Thanks for watching Lourimar👍🏼
Nick hit it off on all parts there to know about Lagos, it’s history, it’s culture and history and the roads and trains that lead to Lagos. Good for school going children to find quality education. The music in the background as waves rise and cascade, and at the end sowing a vista of restaurants on a lane leading to waterfront, fantastic.
Thanks Ranga 👍🏼
Thanks. Keep warm. .😎
Cheers, the fire is on!
The best video of Lagos i have seen. Thanks for covering schools and supermarkets. Very informative. I have a T1 behind the marina. Its so close to walk to downtown but far enough to be away from the party crowd in the summer.
Fantastic, thanks Sean! It sure is a great spot, I wish I could spend more time down there.
Sean, can you give average cost of a 2 bed/2 bath apartment in your area?
@@pjcline8878 Anywhere from 150k to 200k euros depending on location and amenities.
Visited a few years ago from Vancouver, Canada...stayed at the Lagos Avenida Hotel...very nice and great location...for food kept going back to Tasca Da Lota by the train station..basic bench seating but excellent food at very reasonable prices. Wanted to rent a motorcycle from Sidecar32 but they required an international driving permit on top of your regular m/c licence; this wasn't required in Lisbon, so get one in your home country before arrival if you want to rent from them. Recommend a boat tour leaving from the marina(cross the pedestrian bridge and you will see the tour kiosks) It's about an hour tour along the cliffs to the West..beautiful...unable to find biltong in Lagos though ;)...nice job Nick!
All great recommendations Shawn! There is a place I just saw advertised for biltong in the Algarve. I need to try it out!
Thank you Nick :-)
That's a pleasure Rue!
We haven't been to Portugal for five years since my wife had a stroke we were planning to move out to Portugal we miss the place badly your videos bring back memories thanks nick
You're welcome DGW 👍🏼
Great videos!!!
Thanks for watching, Edward 👍🏼
Nice video 👍. Lagos is our home in the heart, because the mother of my wife lives 26 years there. For two years she died and we become there house behind the old wall. For us is Lagos the best place to live. The people, food, old Town and many other things. Obrigado for the home video 😁👍
No problem Heiko, I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼
We are waiting for our long term visa. Can’t wait. We have a place in Lagos
Aaah good luck Charlotte!
excellent video.
Thanks Russ! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I first visited Lagos as a student in august 1986, staying at a campside that is long vanished. Returned 40 times since and repeatingly asking myself why the heck I didn't stay back than.
Hehe, wow that may have been a very different life if you had stayed in Lagos.
Best bakery in Lagos is Padaria Central, in the center of the old town, simply amazing.
I loved Lagos. Early beach visits in the morning when no one is around. Train from Lisbon is easy. Dont even really need a car in Lagos, if you don't mind walking.
Aaah cheers, I need to visit Padaria Central! 👌🏼
Love Lagos. Would seriously consider living there.
It's a great town👍🏼
I spent a week in Lagos back in October 2019 before Covid hit. I love the place and hope to see it again someday!
Lagos is great, and growing rapidly I feel.
What was the weather in October going this year ..Thank you 😊
I want to move to algarve maybe on the outskirts of lagos or a little bit east. I spent a week there in early October and it was still 80 snd sunny every day. I already miss PT. Cant wait to go back
Yup, it's a lovely place.
In Lagos for 10 days Oct 21 , great town , cold at night ,. Blue skys by day ,
Love your videos, especially this one. I want to move to Lagos (between the walls) in a few weeks. First i´ll rent a small place. Obrigado.
Good luck Piotr!
Thank you xxx
You're welcome Michéle.👍🏼
Great video covering most particulars of a really beautiful town. Next time mention its population, show more of Meia Praia - probably the longest beach in the Algarve and its surrounds- and the fact that the last stop on the train journey westwards is......Lagos! Nowhere is heaven on earth - but Lagos comes close!
Thanks for watching James 👍🏼I'm pretty sure I mentioned that Lagos was the last stop west...
Very good
Thanks Fatima👍🏼
I AM here for surfing videos.
The other stuff is pretty cool too, also. Obrigado
Hehehe, denada🤙🏼
Always interested in surf spots!
Alright! It's getting pretty busy down here though and we haven't had a decent swell in a week :( The best spots are always on the west coast.
This was cool
Thanks, cool of you to watch it. 👍🏼
Sweet
Is it okay to say he has a compelling voice? This is also ASMR…a pleasing sound. Also great content. I learned a lot.
That's okay to say that Mr Spinoza! Thank you. 😎👍🏼
I like his voice too! I thought I was weird lol
Cheers Kira 🙏🏼
Thanks Nick for this extensive video. May I say that you missed the Sto Antonio amazing Church ? Next time...
Heheh, I would need a good few hours to put everything in. There's definitely not enough time for everything about Lagos, there's so much more...
Thank you for this video. Loved seeing all of the beaches and alcoves! Are there any sea pools along the algarve like there are in Madeira and the Canary Islands? Thanks!
Hi Kathy, no there aren't any pools like in Madeira. Doca do Cavacos was our favourite over there!
@@AlgarveAddicts Doca do Cavacos is literally my favorite place on the planet. Dream of living above those pools, but my husband thinks Madeira is too sleepy, so we are looking to retire early to the mainland.
Hi Nick! I’ve been following your channel. Great informative videos! I’m finally visiting the Algarve in the summer to know more about the neighborhoods as we are looking relocate fr the US. We have 2 very young kids and planning to put them in an international school. I’m torn whether to stay in Lagos or Villamoura or Faro as a base for exploring the Algarve. We only have a week or two to go around. Any inputs will be appreciated!
Do one week in Faro and one week in Lagos and hire a car. Perfect!
@@AlgarveAddicts thanks Nick! All the best!
Hi there, can you do an update to Lagos with the assessment of its medical facilities?
Hi Andres, it's best to check out Google maps and some research on Google as I probably won't be making an update on the Lagos video for a while.
Thank you Nick for a beautiful & informative video ! Great job 👍 A question - how well does Algarve cater for people on vegetarian and plant based diets ? Thanks.
Hi Tanya, you can get by although it's a very meat and fish based culture. Check out Happy Cow for some specialized restaurants 👍🏼
@@AlgarveAddicts Thank you 😊
Make one in Portimão 😉
Sure thing, Júlio 👍🏼
The algarve , trains are ancient slow and infrequent, it takes almost 2 hours to get to faro from lagos ,
It sure does. I feel for the powers that be, there possibly isn't that much of a population to support a better train system. It would be fascinating to see the "occupancy" percentages.
Hey Nick! Do you have any experience with or any insights into Vila do Bispo? It would be great to get some kind of perspective on it that isn't so much about the tourism aspect of it. I am particularly interested in schools in the area. I love your channel! Thanks!
Hi Desiree, have a look for my International Schools video 👍🏼
More surf spot vids, please.
The latest one coming tomorrow has some surfing in it.
Excellent video Nick! We can't wait to return to Lagos next week after 5 years since previous visit!
Could you please tell me if you know of any recommend place serving gluten free food? (for a diagnosed coeliac)
Sorry I don't know any place like that. Maybe www.happycow.net/europe/portugal/lagos/ could be a good start for you?
Hi, would you consider doing a series about golf courses at the algarve?
Hi Michael, so reviewing all 40 of them? Wow, sounds like an interesting idea...
Hi Nick! Thank you for this beautiful informative video. Are you able to confirm with us how’s the entry now for full vaccinated tourists to Faro, Algarve? We are flying there next Tuesday. Thanks again
I've been looking at albufeira. Now I not sure if I should be looking to stay at lagos.
Se puder, fale um pouco de Portimão.
Claro que sim, quando eu tiver tempo 👍🏼
I can confirm that Praia Porto de Mos is a nice beach. I only scratched the surface during my 1st visit to Lagos, I should return for a more thorough exploration. Love your detailed videos! The view from Ponta da Piedade is awesome!
It sure is, yup Lagos and surrounds are beautiful, but definitely check out Carvoeiro and that area too. It has even more spectacular views.
Howzit Nick,
Nice helpful video. Partner and myself are flying out to Faro in July this year and staying in Lagos. My question is, what is the best mode of transport from airport to Lagos? We will have a little one with us as well so any transport that is relatively quick.
Cheers
Alex.
Hi Alex, hiring a car is great if you're an explorer, otherwise you'll have to get a transfer which are normally quite pricey. Check out Yellow Fish transfers www.yellowfishtransfers.com/en/home I interviewed them in a podcast back in 2018.
Your accent has changed soooooo much !!!!
Ok, from when to when?
Can anyone comment on how windy Lagos is compared to other towns in the Algarve, like Portimao for example? Does that wind become a problem in the cooler winter?? Thank you.
Hi Martin, I'd reckon it's pretty similar between Lagos and Portimão as they are only about 15km apart from each other. However if you'd like to go into some in-depth analysis you could sign up for Meteoblue and see 30 year historical wind data: www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/archive/windrose/lagos_portugal_2267226
@@AlgarveAddicts Thank you. I learn something new with each video and each reply. I really appreciate it.
You have a beautiful Portuguese accent. I know more the Brazilian version or sotaque.
Cheers Mike👍🏼
Hey, so I am going to be moving to Portugal here in the next few years. I am headed to Algarve. Where I am going to settle there, I do not know yet. I am moving and taking my wife and 4 kids with as well. What is key on our list is a good school to integrate the kids and then a house outside the city. We are obviously not opposed to renting for the first year. Initially, Lagos looks like a good spot but dang our houses expensive there lol. We can move further away from the beaches and $$$ goes down though. Anyway, in your opinion, what would be a great town that would have a good international school nearby. The kids love to bike, kayak, climb trees and rocks, explore, and swim. Thoughts? ty
Hi guys, you can see a list of International schools in the Algarve here www.international-schools-database.com/in/algarve Maybe start from there and look based on that?
Hi there. I'm on holiday in Lagos in a few weeks, very helpful video. I would love to know of any punky/alternative pubs in the town. Any recommendations? Thanks.
Sorry mate, I'm way too old for that! 😎👍🏼 I don't know of any punk pubs in Lagos 🤷
@@AlgarveAddicts Thanks for the response anyway. Was a long shot to be fair.
Nick why don't you do a video of pria da luz that a very nice place and burgua
Not a bad idea, I'll get to it eventually 😎
If you were staying for an extended period or resettling to Lagos would a car be required? The town look very walkable.
It is walkable, and there is a train station for ventures further afield. You could totally do it, although I'm so used to having a car I'd get bored without being able to explore!
Great! I love Algarve! Welcome to our channel as well.
Research
Star Forts !!!
I couldn't understand the real estate link as spoken, and cannot find it written in the "description below." Help! Thanks for the first rate video.
Oops, I'll pop it in. It's www.idealista.pt/en Thanks for the heads up.
where did you get your scarf? so cute!!
Hehehe, thank you. I have no idea, it was a long time ago :)
Have you ever done the 7 valleys hike ?
I have, check this out: ua-cam.com/video/eGg-z9ZZuxI/v-deo.html
Hi Nick, thank you for the informative video. I am thinking of visiting Lagos from the US and am wondering if the easiest way to get there is to fly into Lisbon and take a bus? Are these beaches in walking distance from the downtown area? Or would a cab be the best mode of transportation to get to each day's destination. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Dominic, you can take a bus or a train from Lisbon and the main beaches of Lagos are walkable. Otherwise Uber or rent a bicycle. 👍🏼
@@AlgarveAddicts Thanks Nick. Is the weather warm enough in Lagos to go to the beach in early June?
Absolutely, warm enough from May onwards.
Nick I thought about what one wears in the climate there as I've seen it all in New York. I must say after seeing that dude in this video carring a bag in those four feet long pair of shorts........lol I'm safe whatever I wear.
Do you have to register your drone in Portugal if its less than 250 grams?
Not at this stage, just keep it under 120m and out of controlled airspace. Also do not fly directly over crowds and highways.
one more question if you dont mind?have you seen or heard of any x pat cricket ?
Hi Nick: How much it would be a monthly rent with the possibility of buying a little house with a small yard, waking around 15 minutes to the beach, one bedroom and a 1 and 1/2 baths, a normal kitchen and a living room or family room where 5 or 6 people feel confi. If the small yard has a covered part better. please if you can let me know or reefer me to someone who can help me. I prefer 1st. floor. I preferred coast.
Thanks in advance for your help. I forgot to tell you the my budget is till know 600.00 dollars a month, I am not including gas, power, internet, and water.
Hi Mari, sorry you're going to have to try and find a rental like that on www.idealista.pt/en or on any of the other real estate sites in Portugal. Good luck!
Do you have a vídeo about Portimão ?
Hi Rubens, I don't have one about Portimão yet. I'm sure I'll get to it in the future though. 👍🏼
wonder which is more popular Lagos ,Portugal or Lagos, Nigeria
I guess it depends on what you're looking for.
Nice video my friend, What type of camera did you use for the vlogging videos ?
Hey there. You won't believe it but I mainly use a cell phone. Samsung Galaxy S20+ Obviously the drone (DJI Mini 2) as well.
@@AlgarveAddicts thanks for quick answer.
No worries, stay well Mr Pac!
hi, under regular circumstances..would one be able to get seasonal work ie bar etc..thanks x
Yeah absolutely, if you arrive at the right time just in spring before the season. Obviously with Covid everything is a total mess and tourism is in dire straits.
@@AlgarveAddicts thanks
I have a few questions about COVID 19 down in the Algarve. What are the requirements in the everyday? Do you have to wear a mask when you are outside just walking around in the public? When you go into stores is there somebody there taking your temperature and having you sanitize your hands? Just wondering to what extent they are doing things down in the Algarve? I appreciate any comments that you might have. We are looking at coming this Spring on our Visa. We are visiting Panama right now and they have this going on everywhere. Just wondering. Thanks. I like all the videos. They are very helpful.
Hi Bryan and Cindy, yes masks are obligatory in public (when around other people) and you can be fined if you don't comply. When you go into stores, they control the amount of people inside and always urge you to wash your hands (although all stores except grocery stores are now closed in our current lockdown). I hope that helps.