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A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and lounge chairs.
A well-maintained garden with a palm tree, neatly trimmed bushes, and a clear pathway.
A patio with a round table and wicker chairs, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with hedges and flowering plants.
A dimly lit dining area with candles, a bottle of wine, and a view of greenery outside.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Porto de Mos, Largo
  • Place, Porto de Mos Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, First European Slave Market
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santo Antonio Church
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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    About the neighborhood

    Lagos

    Located in Lagos (Porto de Mós), this apartment is within a 10-minute drive of Porto de Mos Beach and Dona Ana Beach. .This apartment is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Praia da Luz and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Marina de Lagos.
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    What's nearby

    • Porto de Mos Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
    • First European Slave Market - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
    • Santo Antonio Church - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
    • Lagos Cultural Center - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
    • Santa Maria Church - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

    Getting around

    • Lagos Station - 7 min drive
    • Portimao (PRM) - 21 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Empanadas & Co - ‬4 min drive
    • ‪Restaurante António - ‬9 min walk
    • ‪Gato Pardo - ‬4 min drive
    • ‪Oli - ‬4 min drive
    • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

    About this property

    The Sanctuary

    Luxury 2 bedroom air conditioned apartment on the exclusive Porto de Mos estate, with pool, 400 yards from the beach 5 mins to the nearest golf club. On the outskirts of Lagos, Porto de Mos is an exclusive neighborhood, built and finished to a high specification. The apartment has 2 bedrooms, master bedroom with en suite restroom, a twin bedroom, a sofa bed and an additional restroom.

    Air conditioning throughout. Each room has it s own large balcony which leads onto its own private garden which overlooks a communal garden and pool neighborhood. The apartment has outside seating for al fresco dining. There is a shared bathing pool.

    Lagos town center is 5 mins by automobile or an easy 20 minute walk. It is a lovely town with a fantastic marina, excellent restaurants, shopping and many things to do for couples or families. Only 5 mins by automobile to the nearest golf course.

    google maps coordinates
    37°05'20.6'N 8°41'31.5'W
    Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
    Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

    Property amenities

    Beach

    • Beach loungers

    Pool/Spa

    • Communal pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Internet

    • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

    Parking and transportation

    • Parking on site

    Kitchen

    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster

    Dining

    • Dining table

    Bedrooms

    • 2 bedrooms
    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • 2 bathrooms
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Hair dryer
    • Jetted bathtub
    • Shower
    • Towels provided

    Living spaces

    • Dining table
    • Living room

    Entertainment

    • DVD player
    • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

    Outdoor areas

    • Balcony

    Laundry

    • Laundry facilities
    • Washing machine

    Comfort

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Smoking not allowed

    Services and conveniences

    • Iron/ironing board

    Safety features

    • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
    • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Events

    No events allowed

    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Important information

    You need to know

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
    This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
    Property Registration Number 13282/AL

    The Sanctuary Reviews

    Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 48 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

    9.8/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Good location. Good space.
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Our stay at this property was quite short, only 2 nights. We loved that the beach was within walkable distance. It would have been nice to have hand soap in both washrooms and pillow cases on all the sleeping pillows on the bed.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Comfortable convenient home in Lagos
    Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
    Verified review

    6/10 Okay

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    This apartment was very large and had what we needed, but it could have been better. The air conditioning did not work in our bedroom, but luckily it was not too hot so we were able to sleep with the window open. They also had ants in both bathrooms, though it wasn't much of a bother to us. We were fine with the location because we had a rental car, and there is a beautiful beach that is a quick walk away. The outdoor space is wonderful, and we made use of the pool which was very nice.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Excellent property, great location, excellent communication with host. We have booked again for next year.
    Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    A lovely, peaceful place to stay while exploring the Algarve

    Clean, lovely staff
    Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Very pretty location, the apartment was spacious and mostly clean. The bathroom could use a little extra cleaning and the lights had dead bugs in the covers but other than that, it was perfect!
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great Place to stay

    Excellent facility, walk to the beach, great swimming pool....we will come back!
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Lovely apartment

    Great location very quiet some days had the pool area to ourselves Would recommend
    Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2024
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great apartment

    Clean, good location and spacious.
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    1st time in Alvarge

    Loved the stay at The Sanctuary, for the first time in that part of Portugal we will definitely be back!
    Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Nice complex. 10 minutes drive from the downtown
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Nice and relaxed holiday

    Thanks for the apartment we have very nice and relaxed days. Pool and apartment have a awesome location.
    Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

    Great spacious apartment

    Great spacious apartment- not far from local attractions (will have to drive to go to most attractions).
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Perfect Central Location

    We thought the location of our stay was just perfect for us. We could hike the cliffs in either direction which we enjoyed. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and the birds in the mature gardens.
    Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great appartment in a great location!

    It’s a very nice and big appartment located in a beautiful place. It’s perfect for vacations. We wished we had planed more nights at this place. The beache is awesome. The pool and semi-private garden is a bonus.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    The Sanctuary

    Very peaceful. Very clean. Close to beach, town center and supermarket (must have a hire car though)
    Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Lagos Getaway

    We enjoyed our stay in Lagos very much. The hiking and scenery were beautiful! Thank you for sharing your lovely home.
    Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

    Great Stay

    Really enjoyed our stay; great location near Lagos especially if you have/rent a car. Host was flexible and courteous and willing to answer any questions. Unit was clean and comfortable although we found the bed mattresses fairly hard and no amenities like extra toilet paper or garbage bags were supplied.
    Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Review

    Very beautiful
    Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Excellent Stay

    The place was clean and cute. The pool area looked very nice, but we didn’t have time to enjoy it bc we were busy exploring the town. Having washer in the unit was a big plus, so we did some laundry. João made the check-in and check-out very easy.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Wonderful 2 bedroom condo close to the beach and good area

    2 bedroom unit is clean and in a nice quiet complex and furnished well. The outdoor furniture were extremely comfortable and of good quality. One minor problem that was resolved quickly with property manager. Would definitely stay here again if back in the area.
    Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    I wonderful apparment with two great terraces. You can allways find shadow somewere.The pool is excellent and large area arround with four sunbeds for relax. Sorrounding of the pool and also view from one of the terraces are a almost tropical garden. Large bedrooms and two nice bathrooms make it a perfect place for a familly with kids. A great place for relaxing during hollidays.Also Joe is the most caring landlord we ever have had. Strongly recomend this apparment.
    Pool area during night and late evening.
    Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    The pool was not heated so it was very cold. Same as the hot tub. I'm not sure why but it was ok because we were doing other things. Laundry was great. Host was very helpful
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Amazing property - we will be back

    This property is absolutely amazing. Beautiful surroundings, very well designed interior for two couples. Front and back private terraces. Inground pool cleaned daily. Lots of flowers and trees, sunbeds and shade. Close to town, close to the beach. In short, it was perfect! And the price was excellent. We will definitely return.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024