VisitAlgarve - Portal de Turismo do Algarve

Praia de Monte Gordo

Accessible

Praia de Monte Gordo

Vila Real de Santo António

Human occupation of this site dates back for many years, although for much of that time it was limited to fishing communities. Now the coloured fishing boats and fishing paraphernalia are to be found only on one section of the beach, the remainder having been taken over by restaurants, information and recreational facilities for beachgoers, and sports areas.

Having been a pioneer in the Algarve’s history of tourism, Monte Gordo remains a major tourist centre to this day. The central section of the beach is backed by a lively seafront avenue with gardens, places to stay and multiple tourist facilities.

The atmosphere is the hottest, driest and brightest in the Algarve, and the sea here is renowned for being calm and warm.

On the little dunes that still form in the busiest part of the beach, only the thorny sea holly has been able to withstand the constant treading of tourist feet. At the far ends of the beach, the dunes are higher and you will be able to admire the vegetation from the raised walkways that lead on to the beach.

More information

Notes: In order to preserve the site, you should always cross the dunes and the sands on the paths and walkways.

Road access is by a tarmacked road from the EN 125, heading towards Monte Gordo. There is plenty of organised parking. Access at the easternmost end of the beach is through Monte Gordo Municipal Campsite. There is a medium-sized informal parking area on beaten earth. The various support infrastructures include restaurants, WC, information and recreational facilities, and there are lifeguards on duty in the summer holiday season. This is an accessible beach. Orientation: south.

GPS: 37°10'39.18"N 7°27'4.59"W

Accessibility: For more information about this resource click here.

Facilities

  • Blue Flag
    Blue Flag
  • Accessible Beach
    Accessible Beach

Register or update your company's details

Here you will find the directory of all of the companies in the Algarve. If your company is not on the site yet, click on "New Registration" and fill in the appropriate form. If you are already in the directory and want to make any changes, simply send us an e-mail to expediente@turismodoalgarve.pt, telling us what you want to change.