Moorish and Renaissance influences abound in South Portugal’s Lagos, from its fortress to its plethora of magnificent churches, such as the Medieval São João Hermitage, the 16th century Santa Maria of Misericordia, the Baroque Santo António and the 17th century São Sebastião. While Lagos’ history is rich, it is the area’s fine beaches and beach bars, such as Bahia Beach Bar and Retiro do Marujo, which attract many of today’s visitors. Frequent buses serve Lagos, making it the easiest way to get around.