The Algarve in Southern Portugal features a 200-kilometer coastline with some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world. The region is a popular destination for beach holidays and golfing, as well as for experiencing Portuguese culture. Located in eastern Algarve is Altura, a small community close to Portugal's border with Spain. There are several resort hotels in and around Altura, all of which are within walking distance of the coast's sandy beaches.
The Eurotel Altura Hotel & Beach resort features 135 rooms with balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to being just a short walk from a private beach area, the resort is just 10 minutes from six golf course and several waterparks. Guests have access to a outdoor pool, spa and fitness center, as well as entertainment and recreation programs for both adults and children.
Located between the towns of Altura and Monte Gordo is the Praia Verde Resort. The resort is less than 10 minutes from Altura with six excellent golf courses in the surrounding area. Visitors can stay in one of forty suites at the on-site hotel or in one of 300 villas and appartments on the sprawling property. The resort also features the Restaurante Panorâmico Infante, the Pool Lounge Bar Lollipop and an outdoor swimming pool.
Duna Parque is nestled between dunes, the Mira river and the Atlantic Ocean less than a ten minute drive from Altura. Located near the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano, the village of Vila Nova de MIlfontes is home to a lively nightlife with a small number of restaurants. The resort features indoor and outdoor pools, a health club and sauna, games room, mini-golf course and a restaurant open daily for lunch and dinner.
The Hotel Baia in Monte Gordo, Portugal, is about 15 minutes east of Altura. The hotel is just 150 meters from the beach and features 108 double rooms equipped with air conditioning and satellite television. The property also includes heated and indoor swimming pools on a terrace with ocean views. There is also a lobby bar and the Nautico restaurant, which provides a self-service buffet every evening, or guests can walk to the nearby Restaurante Vicius near the oceanfront.
