Aljezur is a nice little village, just twenty-five kilometers north of Lagos. It's a nice and relaxing change from noisy party place Lagos. It's a good spot to go to some of Europe's best beaches for surfing, or just hike along the paths. Even though Aljezur is small, it has all a traveler needs, even a very good hostel. Restaurants and supermarkets are cheap.
Lagos is amazing. A friend and I were supposed to stay in Lagos for maybe three or four days and ended up staying for the rest of our trip in Portugal. You just don't want to leave because it is tons of fun. The beaches are gorgeous. You can take a boat ride to the grottoes and swim inside the caves. You also have a great nightlife with tons of fun people! So if you are traveling to Lagos, make sure it's the last place you're going to visit because you will not want to leave!
Lagos is outrageous. I went summer of '06 for two weeks and ended up there for one month. You have to go.
This town is a must for anyone passing thorugh southern Spain or Portugal. The beaches are the most beautiful you'll ever see. The partying is also amazing. Try and come early in the summer or the spring. The crowds will be smaller, the weather warm but not too hot, and prices lower. Try and eat at Casa Rosa's, dirt cheap food, that is SO good. There is also a Prtugese place that serves HUGE servings for a decent price. I can't remember the name but ask a local, they'll hook you up. Also, do a Grotto tour. Definitely worth the 10 euros. The further you walk along the coast, the more deserted and beautiful the beaches become. Be warned, those who come to Lagos do NOT want to leave.
I went to Lagos in July 2005. The town is fantastic with loads of great bars and restarants. I also went to Casa Rosa, the food is so good and so cheap.
Lagos … This place is amazing. I went for three days and ended up staying for two weeks. Stay at the Rising Cock or the Camel Toe. It’s been a few months since I went and I still think about it every day. Check out Joe’s Garage, it’s the best bar in town. And if you have the time, the booze cruise that is run by Joe’s Garage is a must -- it’s worth every penny.
Amazigh Aljezur in Aljezur … Warm welcome and the cleanest hostel is the first to mention! Great sundeck with a view. Kitchen, free Wi-Fi and computers saves money. Amazing is the friendly staff and how clean they keep the whole hostel. Love the rooms and the setup. The place will be recommend to all my friends.
Carlos House Hostel in Lagos … I was there at the end of June 2005 and I had a great time there. The owners make everyone feel like they're at home and they arrange barbecues and other fun. The atmosphere is great and all the guests hang out with each over on the roof terrace in the evenings. I met some really nice people there. No doubt it's the best hostel in Portugal. You have to go there!!
And to Carlos and Arthur, thanks for everything!
Carlos House Hostel in Lagos … This was the best hostel I ever stayed in!! It's an excellent place to meet people. It had a great roof terrace and it's not far from the city center.
Camel Toe Hostel in Lagos … f***ing insanely awesome fun. keep the one-litre club going. beer pong for life. best hostel ever!
Rising Cock Party Hostel in Lagos … I stayed here some weeks ago with friends and really had a great time! mama and papa (the owners) are absolutely great, the always help you -- and the crepes for breakfast are too good to be true. we were lucky girls who stayed in a private apartment with own balcony -- but also the "normal" rooms in the main building are nice, clean, and the hostel is very nice decorated. very colourful, flags and poster everywhere. we had so much fun with all the other backpackers -- lots of australians, canadians, and americans. so if you really like to meet people and party together the Rising Cock is the right place! Have fun!
Rising Cock Party Hostel in Lagos … I had the time of my life at this hostel and I'm sure that Na did too. All we ever talk about now is when we can get back to lagos and the Cock! Thanks Sel and Mario for a great time!
Pousada de Juventude de Lagos Hostel in Lagos … I stayed here for a week in August - was really cool, as I was travelling alone at that time I met tons of people in this hostel.
Only small complaint are the bathrooms - they are not, let's say, state of the art - but that normal for youth hostels as far as I have seen it.
I'll be back next summer.
Rising Cock Party Hostel in Lagos … Honestly, this was one of the best hostel experiences I've had! The guys who run this place rock! Amazing service!! Lagos was so much fun. It's a huge party scene — beautiful people and bountiful booze. I'm going back again before to this hostel before I head back to the States, and the Rising Cock is definitely part of the reason I'm headed back there. This place is amazing!!
Ps. Buy a Rising Cock T-shirt; they rock.
Rising Cock Party Hostel in Lagos … Best hostel in the world!! I went for a few days and stayed for a few months. I worked at the Cock, and yeah it did get shut down for a while, but that's all water under the bridge... Best possible time!!
Rising Cock Party Hostel in Lagos … This is the place for party!!!! Party Hostel!!! WITH SHOWERS!!! WARM!!! Five dollars at the beer garden for the whole night. Friendly staff, and a great place to meet cool people. So come here to get as drunk as you can. I came for four nights, and stayed indefinitely. This place is a shout-out to Canadians. "Rising Cock, Party Hostel."
Pousada de Juventude de Lagos Hostel in Lagos … A very good hostel. Clean, great staff, good breakfast (and cheap!). Nice people live there! I stayed at Pousada da Juventude de Lagos for two weeks, and I had the best time! And I will be back next year, but for a longer time!
Pousada de Juventude de Lagos Hostel in Lagos … This place is great. They hooked me up in a time of need. You don't have to have a HI card to stay here, so don't get scared away. The rooms here are cleaned every day. The staff are super friendly, they'll tell you all the good places to go (don't be surprised if they are out partying at the same places you are!) The location is great, too. It's a close walk to all the bars and the beach. The 1-euro breakfast is also great! And they serve it until 11 so you can sleep off the booze from the night before). The only thing that sucks about this place is that the showers aren't the greatest.
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