Guidebook for Monte Gordo
Sightseeing
Tavira is a beautifully elegant fishing town to the west of Monte Gordo and considered the most charming town in the Algarve.
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Tavira
Tavira is a beautifully elegant fishing town to the west of Monte Gordo and considered the most charming town in the Algarve.
Essentials
The 'Espaço Internet de Monte Gordo' inside the 'Casa do Avô' allows you to use the computers and print. Many other street cafes also offer free Wifi connections.
Avenida da Catalunha
Avenida da CatalunhaThe 'Espaço Internet de Monte Gordo' inside the 'Casa do Avô' allows you to use the computers and print. Many other street cafes also offer free Wifi connections.
There is one pharmacy in Monte Gordo. In Vila Real you will also find a 24-hour pharmacy called Farmácia Carmo.
R. Pedro Álvares Cabral 27
27 Rua Pedro Álvares CabralThere is one pharmacy in Monte Gordo. In Vila Real you will also find a 24-hour pharmacy called Farmácia Carmo.
Food Scene
Built on Roman and Moorish foundations, you now find a very small village with a handful of typically Algarvean whitewashed houses. Also some small restaurants to eat.
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Cacela Velha
Built on Roman and Moorish foundations, you now find a very small village with a handful of typically Algarvean whitewashed houses. Also some small restaurants to eat.
Vila Real is a pretty old town with countless restaurants and a lovely marina along the river. It's easy to reach walking 45 minutes or taking the bus.
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Vila Real de Santo António
Vila Real is a pretty old town with countless restaurants and a lovely marina along the river. It's easy to reach walking 45 minutes or taking the bus.
One of the small restaurants on the beach where you can eat great seafood.
Restaurante & Beach Bar Agostinhos
One of the small restaurants on the beach where you can eat great seafood.
Entertainment & Activities
The nature reserve has a 12km sign-posted walk to explore the salt marshes and wildlife. There also is a great visitor centre, but check online for opening times.
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Natuurreservaat Castro Marim en Vila Real de Santo António Marsh
The nature reserve has a 12km sign-posted walk to explore the salt marshes and wildlife. There also is a great visitor centre, but check online for opening times.
Monte Gordo is close to 3 excellent golf courses. Castro Marim golf course is very affordable and offers three 9 hole courses. Quinta da Ria and the Benamor golf course provide 18 hole courses.
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Castro Marim Golfe and Country Club
Monte Gordo is close to 3 excellent golf courses. Castro Marim golf course is very affordable and offers three 9 hole courses. Quinta da Ria and the Benamor golf course provide 18 hole courses.
This old cinema only has 175 seats. You can watch English language films with Portuguese subtitles.
R. Dom Pedro V 47
47 Rua Dom Pedro VThis old cinema only has 175 seats. You can watch English language films with Portuguese subtitles.
Several international competitions are held at the excellent sports stadium, running tracks and swimming pools in Vila Real. The facilities can also be booked by individuals and teams for training camps. Website is also in English.
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Vila Real de Santo Antonio Sports Complex
Several international competitions are held at the excellent sports stadium, running tracks and swimming pools in Vila Real. The facilities can also be booked by individuals and teams for training camps. Website is also in English.
Parks & Nature
The conifer woodland between Monte Gordo and Vila Real is home to the largest population of the European Chameleon. Especially in September and October it is easiest to see them.
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The conifer woodland between Monte Gordo and Vila Real is home to the largest population of the European Chameleon. Especially in September and October it is easiest to see them.
The Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of the most amazing places of the Algarve. This is a unique coastal lagoon with islands which are constantly changing due to the continuous movement of winds, currents and tides.
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Nationaal Park
The Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of the most amazing places of the Algarve. This is a unique coastal lagoon with islands which are constantly changing due to the continuous movement of winds, currents and tides.
Shopping
You can do all your grocery shopping and have a chat with the producers at the local market, which is close to the apartment.
Mercado Municipal de Monte Gordo
232 R. de Gonçalo VelhoYou can do all your grocery shopping and have a chat with the producers at the local market, which is close to the apartment.
There are 2 supermarkets located along the seafront. One is called Minipreço and the other is Intermarché.
Aparthotel Guadiana
10 Av. Infante Dom HenriqueThere are 2 supermarkets located along the seafront. One is called Minipreço and the other is Intermarché.
The closest bakery is located on the next street corner (walking away from the beach). You will find a variety of freshly-baked bread.
R. de Gonçalo Velho 46
46 Rua de Gonçalo VelhoThe closest bakery is located on the next street corner (walking away from the beach). You will find a variety of freshly-baked bread.
Arts & Culture
This cultural centre is housed in the old market of Vila Real. Various events take place throughout the year and you can also see temporary art exhibitions.
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Centro Cultural António Aleixo
This cultural centre is housed in the old market of Vila Real. Various events take place throughout the year and you can also see temporary art exhibitions.