Old Town & Slave Market Museum
Walled lanes and a hard chapter of Atlantic history.
How to reach it
About 2 min walk from Lagos station. Lagos is the start of the route.
- From the station
- 2 min · 0.1 km
- Rail pass
- Passe Ferroviário Nacional
- Tickets
- Free to visit
More to see in Lagos
Ponta da Piedade
Golden sea stacks and grottoes — kayak in at dawn.
Praia Dona Ana
A cove of blond cliffs and clear water reached by a stair down from the cliff path.
Igreja de Santo António
A small church drowned in gilded woodwork, carved over decades by one family.
Mercado Municipal de Lagos
Two floors of Algarve fish, figs and almonds by the marina footbridge.
Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
A squat 17th-century sea fort guarding the river mouth, with a tiled chapel within.
Meia Praia
Four kilometres of flat golden sand stretching east from the marina.
Benagil Sea Cave Trip
A boat east to the domed cathedral cave with its own sand floor and open skylight.
Other stops on the Algarve Line: Lagos to Tavira
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Old Town & Slave Market Museum from Lagos station?
- About 2 min walk from Lagos station. Lagos is the start of the route.
- Is Old Town & Slave Market Museum covered by the Passe Ferroviário Nacional?
- The train journey to Lagos is fully covered by the Passe Ferroviário Nacional. Entry to Old Town & Slave Market Museum is free.
- What else is there to see near Old Town & Slave Market Museum?
- Other sights in Lagos include Ponta da Piedade, Praia Dona Ana, Igreja de Santo António, Mercado Municipal de Lagos, Forte da Ponta da Bandeira.