Lagos Street Art, Portugal

This Adventure Hunt is a celebration of urban artists, and takes place in Lagos, the home of street art in the Algarve. As you wander through the narrow streets of Old Town Lagos, you’ll be introduced to a range of different styles of artwork, from huge murals to small stencils, by local and international urban artists, spanning over a decade. Most of the artworks will have related puzzles that you need to solve before moving on to the next mural.

The hunt starts and ends in the centre of the old town, passing the LAC building near the marina. LAC (Laboratório de Actividades Criativas) is a non-profit cultural association that promotes the work of urban artists through its annual ARTURb project where artists 'in-residency' are invited to create murals on buildings across the city.

There are 19 clues to solve in total, and there is no time limit, so you can spend as long as you like admiring the murals. The route goes through the old town and along the waterfront, so you’ll find plenty of places to stop for a drink or a bite to eat along the way.

The route is around 3km and is mostly level but many of the streets are cobbled and there are some steps to navigate. Allow around 2 hours at a relaxed place to complete.

The clues are mostly visual and so are suitable for anyone over the age of 8. To ensure that everyone is actively involved, a group size of 2-4 persons is recommended. If your group is larger, we suggest dividing into two different groups.