Monte Gordo is the urban counterpoint to Cacela Velha. Here there is nightlife, terraces, a casino and a huge stretch of golden sand beside one of the warmest seas in the Algarve.
Where it is and how to get there
Municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, parish of Monte Gordo. By car, about 12.0 km (about 20 min) from the village of Cacela Velha. Estimate without traffic (OpenStreetMap).
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The East Algarve's Urban Beach
Monte Gordo beach is long and fully equipped. Beach facilities, restaurants, bars, nightlife and a casino make Monte Gordo the most "complete" option in the East Algarve for those who want more than sun and sea.
According to Wikipedia, the average sea temperature ranges from a minimum of 16°C in February to a maximum of 22°C between July and September, and it is the beach with the warmest sea in mainland Portugal.
The town has a good range of accommodation, supermarkets and pharmacies, is about 3 km from Vila Real de Santo António and is a good logistical base for exploring the East Algarve.
🎰 Casino
Monte Gordo Casino
🌡️ Water temperature
Average 22°C in Jul–Sep (Wikipedia)
🅿️ Parking
May be paid in high season
🚿 Facilities
Full — beach facilities, restaurants
🌙 Nightlife
Lively in high season
📍 Distance from Cacela Velha
20 min by car