Altura has more than 4 km of beach, pine woods and full services. See where to stay among holiday rentals, apartments, suites and houses and book in time.
Altura is one of the best-balanced areas to stay near Cacela Velha: a beach of more than 4 km, a pine wood giving natural shade, full beach facilities and a town with supermarkets and restaurants. It is about 8 to 15 minutes by car from the village and close to the Spanish border.
The choice is small, about 9 places in our guide, mostly holiday rentals and apartments.
Quick answer: what to choose in Altura?
- A family with the beach nearby: a holiday rental or apartment a few minutes from the beach
- A couple: a suite or an apartment with a sea view
- A group: a house
- A lower budget: a simple room or apartment
Why Altura
- More than 4 km of sand, fine and golden.
- A pine wood that gives natural shade, a rarity in the Algarve.
- Beach facilities with restaurants, bars, toilets and showers, sunbed and parasol hire.
- Lifeguards and good access for people with reduced mobility.
- A town with supermarkets, restaurants and accommodation.
Read the Altura beach guide.
Holiday rentals and apartments
- Altura Beach and Azul Praia Altura
- Alagoa Azul II and Chesa Ruisa
- Eurotel Altura and Quartos com Boas Vistas
- Sea View Apartment In Altura, 300 m From Beach And Town Center, 300 m from the beach and the centre, according to its name
Book Altura Beach on Booking.com · Book Azul Praia Altura · Book Sea View Apartment
Suites and a house
- Patio Camaleonico AL All Suites, for couples or trips for two.
- Moradia Altura, for families or groups who want a whole house.
Book Patio Camaleonico on Booking.com · Book Moradia Altura
5 tips for booking in Altura
- Book early for July and August. With so few places, they sell out fast.
- Check the real distance to the beach, especially if you want "on foot".
- Check for air conditioning in the hot months.
- Check parking, which can be paid at the beach in high season.
- Choose free-cancellation rates until your flights and car are confirmed. Compare rental prices from Faro Airport.
Altura, Manta Rota or Monte Gordo?
- Altura if you want a long beach, pine woods and full services.
- Manta Rota if you prefer a calmer, family beach, even closer to Cacela Velha.
- Monte Gordo if you prefer a hotel and nightlife.
Compare every area in the Where to Stay Near Cacela Velha guide. For family holidays see also Algarve with kids.
Ready to book?
See all stays in Altura or compare prices: Booking.com · Hotels.com · Vrbo. To see the Ria Formosa by boat, check the boat tours on the Ria Formosa.