The resort town of Monte Gordo (Monte Gordo) is located 55 km east of Faro, near the border with Spain in the territory of the Ria Formosa Reserve. Due to the wide sandy beaches, the ocean here is 1-2 degrees warmer than on the rest of the Algarve coast.
Monte Gordo is one of the first resort settlements in the Algarve, so he did not have time to experience the influence of low-rise resort architecture, and the resort hotels are high-rise buildings. Closer to the coastline, the altitude is reduced, the hotels give way to restaurants, bars and casinos, with most of them overlooking the ocean.
The main street of the city separates the beach and the embankment from residential areas, immediately after it begins a wide walking area with palm trees and benches, and afterwards - numerous beaches. The local landscape is pleasantly diluted by bright fishing boats and colorful beach umbrellas. The resort has a casino and a picnic area with a pleasant shadow from fragrant pines
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How to get there
The nearest airport to Monte Gordo is in 60 km, to Faro. Faro to Monte Gordo is a little less than an hour away by bus or car. You can also fly first to Lisbon, and then get to Monte Gordo by bus or a rented car - it's 320 km and about 4, 5 hours drive. Such an option is suitable for those who have a rest or work in Lisbon and travel a lot around the country.
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Beach vacation in Monte Gordo
Beaches of Monte- Proudly - the main thing that attracts tourists to this town with a rich tourist, but poor in all other directions history.
The most popular and large of them is the eponymous with the city beach in the center . The big beach with soft white sand is not only the warmest on the coast due to its proximity to Spain and the Mediterranean Sea - its wide shallow water and a smooth bottom with a smooth drop makes it also one of the safest places for rest with children . In addition to safety (in the beach season rescuers work here), Monte Gordo beach is famous for its infrastructure: next to it there is a large free parking, and in addition to the mandatory shower rooms and toilets on the beach and very close to it there are about 10 bars and restaurants of various levels . All this makes Monte Gordo very crowded .
Lovers of a more relaxing holiday will prefer the beaches of Verde, Altura, Lota and Manta Rota - they are just outside the city, they need to go by car, bus or bicycle, but they, despite the availability of rescuers, showers, sun loungers and cafes, are not as popular as Monte Gordo. From Manta Rota you will get to the deserted and unequipped beach of Kasella Vella, where you can enjoy silence and seclusion
Fun, sightseeing and sightseeing
From the cultural attractions of Monte Gordo can offer a little - these are the ruins of Castro Marim Castle, Reserva Natural do Sapal, where 153 species of birds live, including storks and flamingos, more than 400 plant species, reptiles, amphibians and mammals . But do not get upset - there are many other entertainments . Fans of gambling can play in casino, gur ani - explore the local institutions, lovers of outdoor activities have many opportunities for every taste and for every pocket - from water sports and golf to bicycle rent, and you can also safari in jeeps or take a boat trip on the Guadiana River . Photos of Monte Gordo (9)