Ruivas Travel Guide
Lagos
Popular places to visit
Praia da Luz
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Praia da Luz, a popular beach in Lagos. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.
Marina de Lagos
Explore the waterfront of Marina de Lagos and enjoy other activities such as golfing in São Gonçalo de Lagos. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Dona Ana Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Dona Ana Beach during your travels in Praia Dona Ana?
Camilo Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Camilo Beach during your travels in São Gonçalo de Lagos?
Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of São Gonçalo de Lagos with a stop at Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Lagos Zoo
Meet the animals who live at Lagos Zoo during your travels in Bensafrim e Barão de São João. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.
Top hotels in Ruivas
Tivoli Carvoeiro
My favorite part of this hotel was the view. We were fortunate to have a seaview room which had a balcony that we used nightly to wind down. The hotel allow lots of ways to enjoy the beautiful views - poolside and all restaurants. The room was spacious and clean with a seaview from all angles of ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
This is the perfect location for hiking , beach and access to Lagos. The 2 bedroom apartment was large, clean and had a beautiful large terrace.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Carvi Beach Hotel
Everything was lovely. Location is perfect. Breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
NH Lagos Algarve Resort
Great buffet breakfast and such a unique resort with a beautiful pool area and poolside restaurant. Conveniently located to Lagos city centre, marina and beaches.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Algarve Casino
Apart from a burnt-out overhead light in the bathroom, my room and experience were top-notch. The staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. The buffet breakfast was superb, and the setting—right along the beachfront—could not have been any better. I highly recommend the Algarve Casino.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
We loved our stay here! Staff was friendly, and the property itself was beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Overall, a great stay. Location was great for going to the beach, but it was about a 20 minute walk to good food and shopping.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ruivas
Alfarrobeira
When in Alfarrobeira, you can plan a visit to Palmares Golf and Alvor Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vale da Lama
When in Vale da Lama, you can plan a visit to Alvor Beach and Palmares Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
São Sebastião
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in São Sebastião and surrounding area, you can visit Praia da Luz and Marina de Lagos.
Caliças
While there might not be top attractions in Caliças, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marina de Lagos and Lagos Municipal Market.
Colinas Verdes
While Colinas Verdes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lagos Zoo and Marina de Lagos.
Telheiro
Telheiro might not have many top sights, but Marina de Lagos and Lagos Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
