Monte Gordo: Warm Water Near the Spanish Border

Monte Gordo, at the eastern end of the Algarve near the Spanish border, has a long sandy beach backed by pine forest, with some of the warmest and calmest sea water on the Algarve coast. It’s a popular, good-value family resort.

Quick answer: Monte Gordo is about 45 minutes east of Faro. Enjoy the wide beach and gentle water, walk or cycle through the pine forest trails, and pop over to Vila Real de Santo António and the ferry to Spain. See places to stay in Monte Gordo.

Things to do

• The beach: long, sandy and relatively calm, with water that’s often warmer than the western Algarve.
• The pine forest: shady walking and cycling paths between Monte Gordo and Vila Real.
• Beach bars and seafood restaurants.
• The casino on the seafront.

Nearby

• Vila Real de Santo António: see Vila Real de Santo António.
• Cacela Velha: see Cacela Velha.
• Tavira: see Tavira.
• Seville: see Seville from the Algarve.

More: kid-friendly beaches and east vs west Algarve.

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