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The Sanctuary

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A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and lounge chairs.
A patio with a round table and wicker chairs, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with hedges and flowering plants.
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.
A dimly lit dining area with candles, a bottle of wine, and a view of greenery outside.
A well-maintained garden with a palm tree, neatly trimmed bushes, and a clear pathway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Lagos

Porto de Mós, a neighbourhood in Lagos, is home to this apartment. While the natural beauty of Dona Ana Beach and Praia da Luz can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos. Lagos Cultural Center and Lagos Living Science Center are also worth visiting.
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Porto de Mos, Largo

What's nearby

  • Porto de Mos Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • First European Slave Market - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santo Antonio Church - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lagos Cultural Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Maria Church - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sanctuary have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sanctuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary located?

Located in Porto de Mós, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Golfo de Cádiz and within 3 miles (5 km) of Marina de Lagos and Praia da Luz. Porto de Mos Beach and Praia do Barranco do Martinho are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space is even better than what we thought. Way bigger. Quiet with a nice terrace. It was very easy to check in, and communication with Joe was great! Great location from Lagos. The pool area was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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, 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 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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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
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