The Algarve

Where to Stay in the Algarve: Faro & Lagos

There are two ways to do the Algarve: you can rush it, hopping from town to town, checking boxes along the way—or you can settle in, choose your hotels well, and let the rhythm of the coast do the rest. If you ask me, the latter is where the magic is.

When planning your stay between Faro and Lagos, think of them less as competing destinations and more as complements. Faro is understated, a little moodier, steeped in history and quiet charm. Lagos is brighter, breezier—your classic Algarve postcard, but done with style.

Here’s exactly where to stay in both—whether you’re after barefoot luxury, boutique charm, or something in between.