Our 6 best villas in Lagos, Portugal
These are the six villas we would book first, ordered from budget to premium, with options close to town, on foot to Meia Praia and out in the quiet countryside.
Budget pickVilla · Lagos
Fazenda Viegas
A quiet, beautifully kept gated estate close to town, with villas set around a pool, gardens and a tennis court. The villas are spotless and well equipped, breakfast is included and the hosts are quick to help, so it feels like a small hotel with the space of a holiday home.
- Gated estate with a pool, gardens and a tennis court
- Breakfast included and attentive hosts
- Best for couples and small families
Budget pickVilla · Just outside Lagos
Casa Montaza 4 Bedroom Villa
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom villa in a quiet spot just outside Lagos, with a private heated pool, sea views and a big garden. There is a barbecue, access to a tennis court and fast WiFi, and the house manager gets warm reviews. Split between a group, it is excellent value.
- Private heated pool, sea views and a large garden
- Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, barbecue and fast WiFi
- Best for groups of friends and families sharing the cost
Mid-range pickVilla · Meia Praia
Casa Londamba Meia Praia Beach
A spacious, spotless four-bedroom house of about 160 square metres, five minutes' walk from the long sandy beach at Meia Praia. It has air conditioning, a balcony with views and very responsive hosts, and the beach being on foot is the big win.
- Five minutes' walk to Meia Praia beach
- Four bedrooms, air conditioning and a balcony with views
- Best for families and groups who want the beach on foot
Mid-range pickVilla · Lagos
Villa Ramos
A three-bedroom villa of about 130 square metres in a quiet neighbourhood of Lagos, with a terraced courtyard, a barbecue and an outdoor kitchen made for long dinners outside. Inside it is spotless and air-conditioned, with very comfortable beds and a well-stocked kitchen.
- Terraced courtyard with a barbecue and outdoor kitchen
- Three bedrooms, air conditioning and comfortable beds
- Best for families and friends who like to cook and eat outdoors
Premium pickVilla · Lagos countryside
Quinta das Achadas - Mimosa
A peaceful 110 square metre house in the countryside about ten minutes from Lagos, with a heated pool you can use all year and a hot tub. The beds are very comfortable, the kitchen is fully equipped and breakfast is included, which makes it an easy, unhurried base.
- Heated pool all year round and a hot tub
- Breakfast included and a fully equipped kitchen
- Best for couples and small families who want peace and quiet
Premium pickVilla · Porto de Mos
Villa Bazaruto
A brand-new four-bedroom, four-bathroom villa of about 180 square metres, tastefully furnished, with a pool, terrace and garden. Expect high-quality bedding, a fully equipped kitchen and a welcome basket on arrival, with Porto de Mos beach about 15 minutes away on foot.
- Brand-new villa with a pool, terrace and garden
- Four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom
- Best for families and groups who want space and quality
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Choosing where to stay in Lagos
Pick a villa in or near town if you want to walk to restaurants in the evening, one near Meia Praia if the beach is the priority, and one in the countryside if you want space, privacy and a pool to yourselves. The countryside is only ten minutes or so from town by car, but it is a different, much quieter holiday.
If you are still deciding between a villa, a hotel or an apartment, our guide to where to stay in Lagos, Portugal covers each area of town in more detail, with places for every budget.
Getting to and around Lagos
Faro airport is the closest, about 90 kilometres east and around an hour by car on the A22 motorway. With a villa, picking up a hire car at the airport is usually the easiest option. Without one, the bus or train from Faro takes about two hours, and there are direct buses and trains from Lisbon too.
Once you are here, the old town, the marina and Praia da Batata are walkable, and Meia Praia and Porto de Mos are a short drive or cycle away. Parking in the old town is tight in summer, so if your villa is outside town, drive in early or use the car parks on the edge of the centre.
Staying connected is simple too. Our guides to the best eSIMs for Portugal and the best travel insurance for Portugal cover the rest of your trip, and if you are heading up the coast after Lagos, see our guide to where to stay in Ericeira.
Still deciding?
The best villas in Lagos book up early for the summer. Check availability for our top budget pick, Fazenda Viegas, on Booking.com.
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