Praia Praia dos Estudantes

So named because it’s only big enough for one class of students.

Another of Lagos’s most photographed beaches this is the location of the famous Roman Bridge which linked the mainland with Pinhao Fortress which was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake and the following tsunami. 

This is a medium sized beach with a rock formation down the centre, a tunnel linking the two halves of the beach. 

Steps down from the excellent Mar restaurant take you onto the sands. 

Casa do Pinhao is perched on the clifftop to the north and was believed to be recently owned by Angelina Jolie, and is currently for sale for 8 million euros – including that bridge and the island! We’re saving hard…