Altura Beach

Beaches · East Algarve · 8 min

Altura Beach

long families facilities

Altura beach is the "complete" beach of the East Algarve — long, well served and accessible. Perfect for a beach day with all the comforts, eight minutes from Cacela Velha.

Features

At more than 4 km long, Altura beach is one of the longest in the East Algarve. The sand is wide, fine and golden, sheltered by pine trees that provide natural shade — a rarity in the Algarve.

The beach has several beach facilities with restaurants, bars, toilets and showers. There is also sunbed and parasol hire, lifeguard supervision and good access for people with reduced mobility.

The village of Altura has supermarkets, restaurants and accommodation, making it a good base for exploring Cacela Velha and other beaches in the area.

🅿️ Parking

Paid in high season

🚿 Facilities

Full beach facilities, lifeguards

📏 Length

4+ km of sand

🌲 Shade

Pines at the back of the beach

👨‍👩‍👧 Families

Excellent, Blue Flag

📍 Distance from Cacela Velha

8 min by car

Places to stay a few minutes away, bookable on Booking.com.

Where to stay near Altura

Hotel & Resort · Altura

OZADI Altura Beach Resort (Eurotel Altura)

Apartment · Altura

Sea View Apartment In Altura Algarve 300m From Beach And Town Center

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