../.. jAlbum 39 Alvor and Lagos, Portugal – 2025. Alvor is a former fishing village close to Portimão. It is on a lagoon and close to several beaches including Praia de Alvor and Praia dos Três Irmãos. Between the town and beach is the Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve with over 6km of trails and elevated wooden walkways. Lagos is a coastal city in the Algarve known for its stunning cliff-backed beaches, vibrant historic center, and rich maritime history. The coastline around Lagos is famous for its dramatic golden cliffs, sea caves, and picturesque coves and the Ponta da Piedade grottoes. slides/20251001_145720.jpg Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 Praia dos Três Irmãos, one of the many beaches near Portimão in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Nice golden sand and unique rock formations. Praia dos Três Irmãos, one of the many beaches near Portimão in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Nice golden sand and unique rock formations. slides/20251001_145720.jpg slides/20251001_150055.jpg Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 Praia dos Três Irmãos, one of the many beaches near Portimão in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Nice golden sand and unique rock formations. Praia dos Três Irmãos, one of the many beaches near Portimão in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Nice golden sand and unique rock formations. slides/20251001_150055.jpg slides/20251001_150844.jpg Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 Praia dos Três Irmãos, one of the many beaches near Portimão in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Nice rock formations but the beach in this cove was covered in rotting seaweed. Praia dos Três Irmãos, one of the many beaches near Portimão in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Nice rock formations but the beach in this cove was covered in rotting seaweed. slides/20251001_150844.jpg slides/20251002_115136.jpg Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 Praia de Alvor, a well-known beach near Portimão, Portugal. The beach is popular because of its vast expanse of sand, clear and calm waters. Praia de Alvor, a well-known beach near Portimão, Portugal. The beach is popular because of its vast expanse of sand, clear and calm waters. slides/20251002_115136.jpg slides/20251002_135241.jpg Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 Praia de Alvor, a well-known beach near Portimão, Portugal. The beach is popular because of its vast expanse of sand, clear and calm waters. Praia de Alvor, a well-known beach near Portimão, Portugal. The beach is popular because of its vast expanse of sand, clear and calm waters. slides/20251002_135241.jpg slides/20251002_135248.jpg Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 Praia de Alvor, one of the many beaches near Portimão in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Nice golden sand and unique rock formations. Praia de Alvor, one of the many beaches near Portimão in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Nice golden sand and unique rock formations. slides/20251002_135248.jpg slides/20251002_140718.jpg Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 The seaside town of Alvor, located in the Algarve region of Portugal near Portimão. Alvor is a former fishing village situated on a lagoon system. The seaside town of Alvor, located in the Algarve region of Portugal near Portimão. Alvor is a former fishing village situated on a lagoon system. slides/20251002_140718.jpg slides/JEM_2244.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 The coastal town of Lagos, located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Lagos is a popular tourist destination known for its historic center, vibrant nightlife, and numerous beaches. The coastal town of Lagos, located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Lagos is a popular tourist destination known for its historic center, vibrant nightlife, and numerous beaches. slides/JEM_2244.JPG slides/JEM_2246.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 Colorful graffiti on the walls of an abandon building near the port in Lagos, Portugal Colorful graffiti on the walls of an abandon building near the port in Lagos, Portugal slides/JEM_2246.JPG slides/JEM_2247.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 Colorful graffiti on the walls of an abandon building near the port in Lagos, Portugal Colorful graffiti on the walls of an abandon building near the port in Lagos, Portugal slides/JEM_2247.JPG slides/JEM_2248.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 Graffiti on the walls of an abandon building near the port in Lagos, Portugal Graffiti on the walls of an abandon building near the port in Lagos, Portugal slides/JEM_2248.JPG slides/JEM_2249.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 Colorful graffiti on the walls an abandon building near the port in Lagos, Portugal Colorful graffiti on the walls an abandon building near the port in Lagos, Portugal slides/JEM_2249.JPG slides/JEM_2251.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 Boat repair marina in Lagos, Portugal Boat repair marina in Lagos, Portugal slides/JEM_2251.JPG slides/JEM_2256.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 The lifting bridge at Marina de Lagos, Portugal, which opens to allow boats to pass through. The lifting bridge at Marina de Lagos, Portugal, which opens to allow boats to pass through. slides/JEM_2256.JPG slides/JEM_2262.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 The white bell tower and smaller dome of the Igreja de Santo António (Church of Saint Anthony) in Lagos, Portugal The white bell tower and smaller dome of the Igreja de Santo António (Church of Saint Anthony) in Lagos, Portugal slides/JEM_2262.JPG slides/JEM_2399.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 The Forte da Ponta da Bandeira, a 17th-century fortress in Lagos, Portugal. It is located at the entrance to the harbor of the Bensafrim River and was built to defend against maritime threats. The Forte da Ponta da Bandeira, a 17th-century fortress in Lagos, Portugal. It is located at the entrance to the harbor of the Bensafrim River and was built to defend against maritime threats. slides/JEM_2399.JPG slides/JEM_2401.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 A market set up on the waterfront in Lagos, Portugal. The water in the foreground is part of the Bensafrim River estuary, where it meets the Atlantic. A market set up on the waterfront in Lagos, Portugal. The water in the foreground is part of the Bensafrim River estuary, where it meets the Atlantic. slides/JEM_2401.JPG slides/JEM_2403.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 The "Falcão Veloz", a traditional Portuguese sailing boat used for tourism excursions out of Lagos, Portugal The "Falcão Veloz", a traditional Portuguese sailing boat used for tourism excursions out of Lagos, Portugal slides/JEM_2403.JPG slides/JEM_2404.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 A traditional-style boat on a dry dock in the boat repair marina in Lagos, Portugal A traditional-style boat on a dry dock in the boat repair marina in Lagos, Portugal slides/JEM_2404.JPG slides/JEM_2410.JPG Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:58 -0700 Sunset from a beach restaurant on Praia de Alvor, Portugal Sunset from a beach restaurant on Praia de Alvor, Portugal slides/JEM_2410.JPG