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Monte Gordo Description
Lying just 3 km to the west of frontier town Vila Real de Santo António, the
once sleepy fishing village of Monte Gordo is the last in a long line of popular
beach resorts in the Eastern Algarve.
Bright and cheerful, the town has developed considerably as a holiday
destination in recent years, catering for Portuguese and foreign visitors alike.
Its fishing tradition lives on as wives in housecoats emerge from newly-built
houses to receive the best of the fresh catch from local fishermen, who still
ride bicycles through the streets to deliver their orders.
What to see. Opened in July 1996, the town’s glittering casino features a modern
gaming room, more than 200 slot machines and a nightly floorshow. Monte Gordo
Bay boasts the largest beach and warmest waters in the Algarve, thanks largely
to its Mediterranean climate and favoured geographical location near the mouth
of the River Guardiana.
Studded with pines and lying open to the sea, its wide golden beach – one of the
finest along the southern coast of Portugal – stretches as far as the eye can
see.
Nearby. Running into the Atlantic 3.2 km (2 miles) to the east of Monte Gordo,
the River Guadiana has been a natural frontier for more than 2,000 years,
originally forming the boundary between the Roman provinces of Lusitania
(Portugal) and Baetica (southern Spain). Regular river cruises offer visitors a
taste of the tranquillity to be found in this part of Portugal.
A short drive north of Monte Gordo lies Castro Marim, the first headquarters of
the Military Order of Christ, heirs to the Templars in Portugal. Looking across
the Guadiana to Spain, the sandstone walls of its medieval castle enclose the
ruins of an even older castle.
Monte Gordo Nearby Locations
The nearest town is Vila Real de Santo António that is located to east and acts
as the administrative centre for the area and also houses a few good fish
restaurants. To north is Castro Marim with its magnificent views over the river
Guadiana and its medieval castles.
Monte Gordo Map (Click Here)
Monte Gordo Golf
Benamor ·
Castro Marim ·
Monte Rei ·
Quinta de Cima ·
Quinta da Ria ·
Quinta do Vale ·
Colina Verde (9 Holes)
Faro Airport Transfer to Monte Gordo
Faro Taxi to Monte Gordo
Monte Gordo Weather
     
Monte Gordo Information
 800 296 296 - Support to Tourists
112 - SOS
281 511 030 - Town Hall
281 512 777 - Fire Brigade
281 430 660 - Police
281 511 374 - Emergency Treatment
281 512 777 - Ambulance
281 546 179 - Tourist Office (Alcoutim)
281 531 232 - Tourist Office (Castro Marim)
281 544 495 - Tourist Office (Monte Gordo)
281 531 800 - Tourist Office (Ponte Guadiana)
281 542 100 - Tourist Office (V. R. de Sto. António)
Monte Gordo Events
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Feira de Vila R. de Sto. António |
February |
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Festival do Teatro (Theatre) |
April |
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Festival de Musica |
May and June |
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Rota do Atum (Tuna Fish) |
July |
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Festival de Folklore |
September |
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Festa de Alcoutim |
September |
Feira de São Bartolomeu
(Castro Marim) |
September |
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Days Medievalist (Castro Marim) |
September |
Festival de N. Senhora das Dores
(Monte Gordo) |
September |
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Beach Fair |
10th to 12th Oct. |
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Flea Market |
13th every month |
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Flea Market - (Monte Gordo) |
27th every month |
Monte Gordo Beaches
Praia da Alagoa - Altura
Praia Verde - Monte Gordo
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