As temperatures drop and the inevitable damp cold comes back in, hopping into a warm, cozy sauna makes more and more sense.
This guide to the best Saunas in Lagos and Algarve will help you find a nice place to toast up and relax.
This list is ordered by price, sauna quality, and proximity to Lagos. A wet sauna (where you can throw water onto hot stones) will rank higher than a dry sauna (infrared).
Peak Algarve Sauna
The most comprehensive sauna in Lagos/Algarve, Peak Algarve offers sauna + fitness sessions in nature, garden sauna sessions, and portable sauna rental services.
Starting at the most affordable €5 for backyard garden sauna drop-in, €20 group yoga + sauna at the beach, and at €120 for 24-hours private with free delivery. It’s the most versatile and well-priced option we found in Lagos/Algarve so far.
The sauna stove is a Swedish-made Bast wood-fired sauna which gets very hot and works very effectively.
Peak Algarve also offers ice bath for the Garden Sauna and Sauna Rentals, though the ice bath is not freezing cold.
Yoga and Sauna sessions are organised on their WhatsApp
Located near Porto de Mos beach in Lagos
Cascade Resort Sauna
Located in the luxury Cascade Resort and available to non-guests, they provide access to sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and swimming pool for 20 euros. Towels are included, however due to the popularity the sauna is often quite full and even a line for sauna use occurrs.
The sauna does get hot and is a traditional electric Harvia sauna with stones for tossing water onto.
A good option on non-peak hours and off-days, though we prefer the privacy of other options, especially during evenings or weekends.
Located near Porto de Mos beach in Lagos.
Splendid Ocean Sauna
A portable wood-fired sauna setup 1-2x per week at various beaches around the Western Algarve. Maximum 4 people per 1.5 hour session, with two sessions taking place on a given night.
The sauna locations are usually along the Southwest coast, typically ~30 minutes drive from Lagos.
Pre-booking is mandatory via Telegram group and location varies depending on day. Price 20 euros for 1.5 hours.
Location and booking on the Telegram group
Spa Satsanga Lagos
Located in the Vila Gale hotel in Lagos, Spa Satsanga offers a pool, steam room, and sauna, however many people complain the sauna does not get very warm and is crowded. 20 euros price to access.
It is located along Meia Praia beach outside of Lagos.
SAL Spa Luz
A heated saltwater pool sauna, and steam room in the SAL spa circuit and priced at 25 euros for 1-hour of use. The sauna is unfortunately a dry infrared sauna. Exclusive private use of the spa for 1-hour is 150 euros.
A nice, boutique way to recharge with a quiet atmosphere, but for sauna lovers the small infrared sauna may not suffice.
Located in Luz, outside of Lagos.
Algarve Alchemy Lagos
Primarily a health & yoga studio, Algarve Alchemy offers infrared sauna + ice bath is possible and starts at 18 euros for 30 minutes for just sauna use.
As usual with infrared saunas, we find them mediocre compared to wood or electric Harvia stoves as they do not get hot enough or allow the throwing of water onto stones for the authentic sauna experience.
The ice bath gets properly cold as it has a cold-pump to chill it down to near-freezing levels.
Located in the centre of Lagos.
SoLua spa Alantejo
Located 100km from Lagos, not techincally in Lagos or Alantejo, but a unique offering.
Off-grid sauna and hot tub in nature on a remote property. 15-20 euros for adults, 5 euros for children. Reservation required. A cozy, authentic, and peaceful option.
Cozy, authentic, and occuring frequently on Fridays. More information found on the SoLua website.
Summary
That covers all the known high-quality offerings known in Lagos and surrounding area. Hope this guide to the best saunas in Lagos and Western Algarve helped you find a nice place to warm up and unwind.
If you have a sauna to suggest or operate one, please let us know and we will amend this list!