Praia da Batata
Praia da Batata
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KathleenR_28
Port Dover, Canada6,349 contributions
Feb 2020
There are many reasons that the Algarve is popular among locals and tourists alike. For one, her beach resorts are just spectacular.
Praia da Batata, which is just a hop and skip from the Fort and the lighthouse, is one example. A small, sandy area, surrounded by cliffs, is a great place to just chillax during a warm day. There is a natural rock ''arch'' that takes you to another cove.
As the beach is situated in downtown Lagos, it is very convenient to walk to the mercado, the shopping and restaurant sector, and the marina.
Praia da Batata, which is just a hop and skip from the Fort and the lighthouse, is one example. A small, sandy area, surrounded by cliffs, is a great place to just chillax during a warm day. There is a natural rock ''arch'' that takes you to another cove.
As the beach is situated in downtown Lagos, it is very convenient to walk to the mercado, the shopping and restaurant sector, and the marina.
Written July 13, 2020
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Beatriz M
Düsseldorf, Germany5,361 contributions
Apr 2021
Nice central beach, just under the miradouro! And if you go inside a tunnel to the right side facing the sea, you will be in the Praia dos Estudantes, it is that simple. However, if you are in Lagos, then walk further and visit Dona Ana and especially Camilo beach. They are amaying.
Written May 1, 2021
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Kate va
23 contributions
Sep 2019
Very close to old town Lagos and lively but not crowded, for me Batata beach was the perfect place to laze about with a cocktail, gaze out at the water and forget I had any sort of pesky thing like a job. There is a great little cash only beach bar where you can get snacks and drinks. You can camp out on the sand or rent a chair with an umbrella. The beach itself is golden sand tucked into alcoves and cliffs with tunnels connecting different beaches. It was my first time in Lagos and I haven't tried any other beaches...yet...but swimming and relaxing here made me very happy.
Written October 12, 2019
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Bobbert63
Kingston, Canada208 contributions
Sep 2019
While Lagos offers a least a dozen beaches, Batata Beach remains our favourite. It is located very close to town by the entrance to the marina. It is very walkable from most places in town, including the Lagos Marina.
The beach is not at all large but never felt crowded. The sand is golden and the actual swimming area is also sandy and not pebbles. The backdrop is beautiful. Because of the cliffs behind you, the winds never seem to pick up. This is very handy if you happen to be eating or drinking on the beach. You do not have to worry about sand in your food. You can also walk to the adjacent beaches through the rock passages.
The beach is not at all large but never felt crowded. The sand is golden and the actual swimming area is also sandy and not pebbles. The backdrop is beautiful. Because of the cliffs behind you, the winds never seem to pick up. This is very handy if you happen to be eating or drinking on the beach. You do not have to worry about sand in your food. You can also walk to the adjacent beaches through the rock passages.
Written September 16, 2019
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fesoua
London33 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
Views are just awesome! It is a great place to take nice pictures - you have sand, rocks and the Ocean! :).
Written September 21, 2015
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Maja B
Zagreb, Croatia179 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
It's a lovely little beach to visit when the tide is low and during the winter months it's completely abandoned.
Written February 6, 2015
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solomam
Dublin, Ireland467 contributions
Nov 2019
Just like all the beaches around Lagos each one has it's own character. This one is a small beach and can get crowded in the summer. But a different story in the month of November plenty of room. There is a tunnel that connects to the beach next door the estudantes. This beach i tend to use on check in and check out for a holiday as it is the nearest one to the old town. Recommended all the same for sun lovers.
Written November 29, 2019
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yvonneheffernan
Dublin, Ireland8 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
We love beaches and are always on the look out for some new ones. It was our first time in Lagos and we found batata beach which is stunning . It's easy to get to has beds and a cafe also a toilet. It's very clean and is in walking distance of the town if u don't have a car. Beautiful.
Written July 23, 2018
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635chelseas
7 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
We went down to this beach to catch the sunrise which was awesome and it was a cool beach with caves to other beaches, close to the old town so handy to accomodation
Written February 26, 2018
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Skeney57
Sydney, Australia21,753 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
A really nice & clean small sandy beach with the distinctive rock formations common to the region. Leads onto the Praia do Pinhao and is an easy stroll from the shops & town of Lagos
Written December 24, 2017
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What is the Best time of year to visit
starlightShanghai
Victoria, Canada3,639 contributions
To visit the beach? Well, ideally when there are very few other people about.
I was there over December and January and although I did see a few people out swimming, I had the place virtually to myself.
I used to go early in the morning - at first light. It's one of the better spots in Lagos to take sunrise pics and there are lots of beautiful little nooks and crannies to explore around Batata.
I think midday during mid-summer would be an absolute nightmare!!!
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