Holidays in Altura
‘Peace and relaxation’ are the by-words of holidays in Altura in the Algarve. It is a small and friendly purpose-built resort located in-between Tavira and Monte Gordo, in the eastern Algarve around 40 minutes or so from Faro airport. If its excitement and nightlife you are after from your Algarve holiday, then Altura probably is not the place for you. There’s not a lot going on in this part of the Algarve.
Altura tends to attract the more mature traveller who is after some peace and quiet, combined with great weather or young families who are after a safe and friendly place for the kids with fantastic beaches to spend their days. There is not much in the way of nightlife here, so it may not be suitable for younger people.
The beach at Altura is long and wide, with fantastic golden sand. It’s great place for kids, as the water tends to be a little warmer at this end of the Algarve. There is a beach bar for food and refreshments and various water sports on offer. Looking back from the beach, you won’t find lots of high-rise apartments and hotels, common in other resorts. The largest building seen from the beach is the Altura Eurotel.
Apart from a number of shops and bars, there is not a lot to do here. In the evening, what nightlife there is revolves around some relaxed bars and restaurants. This is where Altura excels, with some excellent quality restaurants, particularly if you like seafood.
A short drive from Altura, on Praia Verde beach, is an excellent beach-side restaurant called Pezinhos N'areia, renowned for its seafood. It’s a must place to go to eat and watch the sunset.
Holidays in Altura – great as a base to explore
If you like the relaxing atmosphere of your holiday in Altura, then it is also a great base for you to explore the rest of the Eastern Algarve from. Obviously you’ll need to hire a car to do this.
Once you have done this, you’re only a few minutes drive from Vila Real de St. António, where you can catch the ferry over to Ayamonte in Spain (although don’t forget your passport and also let the car hire company know your visiting Spain).
Monte Gordo, is even nearer. This is a high rise purpose built resort, with great beaches and much livelier nightlife. Certainly worth a visit. In the other direction is the Tavira, a fishing town with plenty of heritage to enjoy.
Giving the car a miss for a while, the area surrounding Altura is a perfect place to go walking, with some beautiful walks. You can walk along the coast to Monte Gordo, which is around about an hours walk away.
Golfers are well catered for with
Benamor Golf Course, the sister courses of Qunita da Ria and Quinta de Cima and Castro Marim Golf course
are all within an easy drive.
Holidays in Altura – Accommodation
If you’re looking for accommodation in Altura for your Algarve holiday, with many properties adjacent to the beach, please have a look around by clicking one of the following links:
Apartments in Altura
Hotels in Altura
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