Staying around the marina and east bank
The pedestrian bridge determines many everyday routes from this side of Lagos. Check your accommodation's position relative to both the bridge and the railway station, rather than judging distance across the water. Boat departures also need a closer look: an operator's meeting point may be on a different quay from the one nearest your apartment. Allow time to find it before departure.
At a glance
- Best for
- Station, a calm walk in
- At night
- Quiet after dinner
- Getting around
- Station on foot
- Price level
- €€€
The newer side of the river, with the marina and the railway station, and a short bridge walk to the old town. The bus terminal is on the town side of the river.
Good for
- Arriving or leaving by train
- A newer room with a lift or a pool
- The old town a short walk away
Think twice if
- You want the old lanes at the door
- You dislike modern blocks
- You want a beach in front of you
How The marina and east bank compares with the rest of Lagos
What is near The marina and east bank
Lagos railway station
From the marina pedestrian bridge, allow about five to ten minutes on foot around the basin to the railway station.
Mercado Municipal
Cross the pedestrian bridge and turn toward the town center. The market is roughly ten minutes away on foot from the bridge.
Praça Gil Eanes
Allow about fifteen minutes from the marina bridge to the square, following the town waterfront before turning into the old town.
Meia Praia
The western end of the beach is roughly twenty minutes on foot from the marina bridge, depending on your route around the railway.
Eating in The marina and east bank
The marina has waterside restaurants and places for a simple breakfast before a train or boat departure. Cross into town for a wider choice of small dining rooms. If you are buying food for an apartment, visit the market in the morning and plan the return walk with your shopping.
Getting around from The marina and east bank
Lagos station is the terminus of the Algarve railway line, with trains heading east. Walk across the pedestrian bridge for the old town and the bus terminal on the opposite bank. For Meia Praia, use a mapped crossing rather than attempting a shortcut over the railway.
Hotels in The marina and east bank
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Other areas of Lagos
Staying around the marina and east bank
Is the bus terminal beside the railway station?
They are on opposite sides of the river. Use the pedestrian bridge between the marina and town, and allow time to walk between them.
Will my boat trip leave from the marina?
Check the operator's meeting instructions. Departures use different waterfront locations, and the booking office may be separate from the actual boarding point.
Can I walk to the beach from the marina?
Yes, the western end of Meia Praia is reachable on foot. Your route needs to account for the marina basin and railway crossings.