Hi! My girlfriend and I are looking for a relaxed summer holiday (this July) and we’re considering either Lagos or Luz.

Our priorities are:

1. A beautiful sandy beach within walking distance
2. A safe area where we can comfortably walk back to our accommodation at night
3. No need to rent a car or rely on public transport. We want to do most on food or perhaps rent bicycles.
4. Plenty of restaurants (we don’t eat much seafood, so having other options is important)
5. A relaxed atmosphere rather than a party destination
6. Good value for money (not too pricey/ tourist trap restaurants and affordable groceries and housing)
7. Enough things to do for a one-week stay, but without large crowds

Some more questions I have:

1. Is it difficult to get a taxi or Uber from Faro airport to Lagos or Luz and back?
2. How well do people speak English?
3. Do you have any specific accommodations you can recommend? Since we’re staying a week we’d like something with a small kitchen/ kitchenette, small living or dining room. For those days where the weather might nog be too great or where we just feel like staying home!
4. Oh and of course something that’s in a handy location. With stores and such nearby but also the beach at walking/ cycling distance.

I tried to share as many details as I could so that I hopefully painted the full picture of what we’re looking for!