7 Best beaches for families in Lagos

The Algarve region is known for its magnificent beaches. For several times, the region has earned the title of Best Beach Destination. Find out here, the right beaches for the whole family.

When you travel as a family, it is inevitable to think in details as: does the beach have easy access? Does it have a WC? Is there a lifeguard? We clarify all your doubts here:

Porto Mós Beach
(200m away from Belmar)
We start with a beach that you can enjoy every day if you stay at Belmar Spa & Resort. Just 200m away, this beach is bathed by a crystal-clear sea, stretching along a beautiful sandy beach. If you can, enjoy the Atalaia viewpoint, where you will get a panoramic view of the Algarve coast.
Porto Mós Beach is also known for its mud with miraculous properties and therefore, don´t be surprised if you see people with mud masks!

Characteristics:
Access – Easy
Lifeguard – Yes
Bathroom – Yes
Parking space – Yes

Dona Ana Beach
(2.0 km away from Belmar)
If you have been keeping up with the news, surely you have heard of Dona Ana beach. Why do you ask? This awarded beach has already among the best beaches in the world! Indeed, its natural beauty provides a beautiful setting. Its name comes from the First World War, when soldiers invaded the convent in Lagos, killing all the nuns, except D. Ana, who managed to escape through a tunnel that connected the convent to the beach.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit this postcard-worthy beach, just 2.0 km from Belmar Spa & Beach Resort.

Characteristics:
Access – It has steps
Lifeguard – Yes
Bathroom – Yes
Parking space – Yes

Camilo Beach
(2.1 km away from Belmar)
Camilo is one of the most breathtaking beaches in Europe. With its turquoise sea and rock formations, it creates a unique beauty not to be missed. This is the beach you will find on many of the postcards in the Algarve. Enjoy the day there and take your meals or enjoy the restaurant O Camilo which has a spectacular view over the sea.

Characteristics:
Access – It has steps
Lifeguard – Yes
Bathroom – Yes
Parking space – Yes

Pinhão Beach
(2.3 km away from Belmar)
Due to its small size, the Pinhão beach can go unnoticed by many tourists. However, it is a beach with unquestionable beauty. There are no infrastructures of any kind, the whole landscape being completely natural, making us feel completely surrounded by nature. If you're lucky, the small beach can be just for you and your family.

Characteristics:
Access – It has steps
Lifeguard – Yes
Bathroom – No
Parking space – Yes

Batata Beach
(2.6 km away from Belmar)
A few meters from the historic center of Lagos (and 2.4 km from Belmar & Spa Resort), this beach is the ideal destination for those who have just strolled through the center and decide to end the day with a swim in a calm sea.
This beach allows access to the caves or to Estudantes Beach - Estudantes Beach is also worth a visit for its historic beauty, but there is no lifeguard, so this is not an ideal beach for families.

Characteristics:
Access – Easy
Lifeguard – Yes
Bathroom – Yes
Parking space – Yes (paid)

Meia Praia
(5.6 km away from Belmar)
Despite being farther from the hotel (5.6 km), it´s a beach that deserves to be visited. This beach is one of the most popular in Lagos, being the beach of choice for families with young children. Meia Praia is one of the longest in the Algarve, with a sandy beach that stretches over 5km, you can appreciate its beauty and longevity from the city centre. On this huge beach, you can do all kinds of activities and games with children, since it offers volleyball nets, equipment for fun in the water and has plenty of space to play on the beach with the youngest.

Characteristics:
Access – Easy
Lifeguard – Yes
Bathroom – Yes
Parking space – Yes

Luz Beach
(9.7 km away from Belmar)
To Praia da Luz go by car or public transport, since this beach is in a village close to Lagos. This beach has beautiful sand and a rocky area where small puddles are formed, ideal for playing with children. Brave kids can look for the hidden crabs there. Take the opportunity to visit the village of Luz, which, being small, has its charm. And don't worry, there are dozens of restaurants and bars close!

Characteristics:
Access – it has steps
Lifeguard – Yes
Bathroom – No
Parking space – Yes

There are many other wonderful beaches to visit in Algarve. These are the seven beaches we have selected, hoping to become your favorite. After visiting the seven beaches, tell us about your experience at each beach.