Monte Gordo
Monte Gordo is the eastern Algarve's resort town, minutes from Vila Real de Santo António and the Spanish border. It began as a fishing settlement, with boats launched straight off the sand, and grew into one of the region's earliest beach resorts; the high-rise front and the casino date from that first wave of tourism. The beach remains the argument: enormous, flat and golden, with sea that is among the warmest in Portugal and shelves so gently that the water stays shallow a long way out. Behind the town spreads a national pine forest planted to hold the dunes, laced with flat walking and cycling paths towards Vila Real de Santo António. The promenade runs the length of the front, lined with cafés, and fish restaurants work the streets behind. In summer the town fills with Spanish and Portuguese families; in winter it becomes a long-stay favourite for northern Europeans who come for the mild months and the level ground. It is not chic and does not try to be. Monte Gordo suits people who want warm sea, flat walking and a proper expanse of sand, with Spain and the Guadiana a few minutes up the road.
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Postal2d ago“Venho para o mesmo sítio desde sempre e não conhecia”: jovem descobre restaurante familiar nesta vila algarvia onde se come por menos de 20€
Pizzas a partir de 15,50 euros, massas desde 13,50 e várias entradas abaixo dos 10 euros fazem parte da ementa deste espaço em Monte Gordo
Algarve Daily News12 AugFormer President Marcelo taken to Faro Hospital after fainting at Monte Gordo restaurant
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was taken to Faro Hospital on Wednesday, 12 August, as a precaution after feeling unwell in Monte Gordo, where he is currently spending his holidays.
PTPostal12 AugMarcelo sofre indisposição em Monte Gordo e é levado para o Hospital de Faro
O antigo chefe de Estado foi transportado para o Hospital de Faro, depois de se ter sentido indisposto num restaurante em Monte Gordo
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- Yes. Beaches near Monte Gordo include Praia Adão e Eva, Praia de Monte Gordo, Praia do Cabeço. See them all at algarvecircle.com/beaches?town=monte-gordo.
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Mar Salgado
Beachfront restaurant on the Monte Gordo boardwalk, named after Fernando Pessoa's poetry, grilled fish steps from the sand.
Jardim do Pataco
Artisanal pastry shop and café in Monte Gordo serving handmade cakes, pastries and specialty coffees.
O Praia
Portuguese restaurant with traditional homemade food, takeaway and outdoor seating in Monte Gordo.
O Bom Sabor
Traditional Portuguese takeaway food in Monte Gordo, open for lunch and dinner orders.
Stay & Live
CTT Correios de Portugal
Portugal's national postal service; flagship Algarve branch in Faro, plus Locky parcel lockers and Banco CTT services region-wide.
The Prime Energize
4-star wellness hotel 400m from Monte Gordo beach, rooftop pool, FUEL restaurant by Chakall, yoga and pilates on the activity calendar.
AutoSeason
Algarve car hire since 1998, delivering directly to Faro airport or the customer's own accommodation.
Hotel Vasco da Gama
Beachfront hotel in Monte Gordo with restaurants, bars and pool facilities.
Alcazar Hotel & Spa
4-star hotel with spa, pools and gym next to the beach in Monte Gordo.
Monte Gordo Hotel Apartamentos & Spa
Hotel with apartments and spa near the beach in Monte Gordo, Eastern Algarve.
Hotel Navegadores
Four-star hotel in Monte Gordo with comfortable rooms, health club and spa facilities.
Aparthotel Foz Atlântida
36 apartments in Monte Gordo with pool, gym and beach access, steps from the sea.
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Vidas com Arte
Psychotherapy, yoga and massage services offering individual, couple and family therapy.
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More of the Algarve, a short hop from Monte Gordo.
