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Altura Description
Altura, on the eastern side of the Algarve, just a 40 minute transfer from Faro
airport, is a relaxing purpose-built beach resort, ideal for families. The
resort is ideally placed for those who enjoy golf, with three excellent golf
courses within a 15 minute drive, and is close to both the picturesque Roman
town of Tavira, and the busy high-rise resort of Monte Gordo. Altura is also
just an hour and a half from the Spanish border, meaning daytrips into Seville
are a possibility.
The eastern part of the Algarve is less developed and unspoilt than the central
and western parts, with this stretch of coastline home to some excellent sandy
beaches. Along the stretch of coast from Tavira along to Monte Gordo there are
no less than five Blue Flag beaches. Alturas� beach is long and wide, with clean
sands and a variety of water sports on offer, and there are good parking
facilities and a beach-bar/restaurant for those much needed-refreshments. Altura
offers plenty of accommodation options, including apartments, hotels and villas,
with some properties on the front and most within walking distance of the sandy
beach. The atmosphere in Altura is relaxed with some bars for evening
entertainment, and the resort is known for its� excellent quality of
restaurants. Monte Gordo, just 10 minutes from Altura, is the most commercial
resort on the eastern coast, and is fairly lively, with much more nightlife
including a casino.
Apart from relaxing on the beach, wind-surfing or fishing, visitors to Altura
can explore the area on bikes, or take advantage of the excellent golfing
facilities. The countryside inland is beautiful, and the market town of Tavira
is a nice place to visit - quiet, elegant and traditional, with its� Roman
bridge and city walls, fishing harbour and indoor market.
Altura Nearby Locations
Tavira picturesque Roman town of Tavira is located a few kilometres to west. To
east of Altura is the busy high-rise resort of Monte Gordo and the
Administrative town of Vila Real de Santo Ant�nio.
Altura Map (Click Here)
Altura Golf
Benamor �
Castro Marim �
Monte Rei �
Quinta de Cima �
Quinta da Ria �
Quinta do Vale �
Colina Verde (9 Holes)
Faro Airport Transfer to Altura
Faro Taxi to Altura
Altura Weather
     
Altura 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. Ant�nio)
Altura Events
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Feira de Vila R. de Sto. Ant�nio |
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 S�o 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 |
Altura Beaches
Praia da Alagoa Altura
Praia de Monte Gordo
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