Tour Description
Monte Gordo is a popular holiday resort located on one of the finest beaches of the Eastern Algarve.
The stunning mile-long strip, of warm and gentle turquoise waters, is one of the safest of the Algarve, with no strong currents and small waves.
Monte Gordo fishing boats
Monte Gordo is an excellent holiday choice for families with kids, mature visitors looking for relaxing days, and for those who love amazing beach experiences!
The large promenade facing the seashore is lined with restaurants for all tastes, bars, artists, street sellers, and a Casino. At night, people flock for a leisure evening stroll, and the familiar ambiance attracts visitors from various nationalities and ages.
The nightlife is mainly relaxed and social, without the heavy drinking culture of other popular resorts in the Algarve.
You could easily spend your days lounging on Monte Gordo’s glorious beach, but if you’re interested in more, there is a lot to see and do in the East Algarve.
Vila Real Marina – Across the border from Vila Real is Spain
Nearby, you can visit the historic towns of Tavira, Castro Marim, and Vila Real de Santo António.
From Tavira, you can also enjoy a fun boat tour in the Ria Formosa Nature Park, a system of lagoons of astonishing natural beauty.
Spain is just a ferry trip away, on the other bank of the lovely Guadiana River.
A holiday in this wonderful region, with the beach surrounded by pine woods, is also an opportunity for sport leisure activities, using the plane trails for cycling, walking or enjoying the many activities at your hotel.
Monte Gordo may not be the most famous resort, but you’ll struggle to find a better beach than this in Western Europe, and you’ll get excellent value for your money!
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival
Meet & Greet Airport Transfer to the hotel (pick-up available for other locations, on request, with extra charges)
Rest of the day at your leisure
Day 2
Day at your leisure
We suggest a walking trip to Vila Real. Leaving the Hotel in the Ecovia until Vila Real de Santo Antonio.
At the end, you have the Lighthouse and the mouth of the Guadiana River.
Day 3
Day at your leisure
We suggest visiting “Sapal de Castro Marim”. Take the Bus until Vila Real and use the walking path along the Lagoons and Sapal and enjoy some birdwatching until Castro Marim.
In Castro Marim, you can visit the Natural reserve, the Fortress, and Castle.
Day 4
Day at your leisure
Free day to visit the Monte Gordo Village and beach, you can get a cold drink in front of the beach and enjoy our beautiful views and relax.
Monte Gordo Beach holidays
Day 5
Day at your leisure
We suggest visiting Ayamonte in Spain, via Ferry boat. Take the local bus until Vila Real de Santo António, opposite the bus station is the Ferry Boat to Spain. In Ayamonte visit the small traditional town and enjoy Spanish tapas and drinks in the evening.
Beach Montegordo
Day 6
Day at your leisure
We suggest visiting Cacela Velha. Take the local bus until Cacela Velha (ask the driver to stop) or by taxi. A small village on a cliff with an old fort and church with stunning views over the beach islands.
Afternoon, drink, and shrimps on the local bar is an excellent complement to this day.
Beach Montegordo
Day 7
Day at your leisure
Free day to visit the Monte Gordo Village and beach, you can get a cold drink in front of the beach and enjoy our beautiful views and relax.
Monte Gordo fishing boats
Day 8
Day at your leisure
We suggest visiting Tavira old Town, take the train from Monte Gordo until Tavira, and enjoy the train ride along the natural reserve and vineyards and Orange fields.
In Tavira go down the main street until you reach the Town center and the old door to the old town.
Mercy Church is just in front and when you walk up to the Castle you will find the excavations and the Church’s.
On the top, you will find the best view between Tavira and the Sea through the salt bans.
Day 9
Day at your leisure
Free day to visit the Monte Gordo Village and beach, you can get a cold drink in front of the beach and enjoy our beautiful views and relax.
Day 10
Day at your leisure
We suggest visiting the town of Vila Real de Santo António known for being the last Portuguese city in the Algarve before Spain.
This beautiful settlement, in the west of the Guadiana River, was built to help protect the Algarve coast.
For many years, the protection of the south coast of Portugal was at the cape of Castro Marim, a village that lies further north.
However, the protection of soil conferred by the village of Castro Marim left the Portuguese border territories in excessive exposure, in 1773 was built Vila Real de Santo António, by the hand of king D. José and his regent Marquês de Pombal.
Day 11
Transfer to the Airport for Departure
Info
The Pr1me Energize Hotel,Monte Gordo
The Pr1me Energize Hotel, Monte Gordo
- This product is only for twin rooms (2 pax per room)
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Single rooms are available on request with an extra supplement
- Please inform your arrival and departure details – Flights details (arrival/departure) must be sent 30 days before arrival
- Pick-up and drop-off are free from/to Faro Airport, Faro bus station, and Faro train station. Other locations please request a transfer with an additional cost.
Hotel
The Pr1me Energize Hotel (4****)
Located 400 m from the beach in Monte Gordo, the 4-star Prime Energize offers guests a balance between high comfort accommodation and an optimal environment for the practice of sports. The rooftop swimming pool offers stunning views and is served by a bar.
Inspired in the dunes and cliffs of the Algarve coast, decorated with strong and soft colors. Each room or suite of the hotel is equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV, minibar, safety deposit box, and telephone. Bathrooms include free Rituals™ toiletries.
