Monte Gordo holidays:
Looking for a different resort in Algarve? Then, book on cheap holidays Monte Gordo? What makes this resort quite different from the rest is its coastline and landscape. While most resorts in Algarve are characterized with narrow streets and high cliffs and rock formations along the coastline, Monte Gordo has long strong of pure sand with wider streets. High rise hotels and apartments adorn the town center and beach front of Monte Gordo. Aside from that, being in Monte Gordo is like spending
Cheap holidays in two countries- Portugal and
Spain.
Monte Gordo is the frontier municipality of
Algarve, Portugal and just 5 kilometers away from Spain. With the River Guadiana as the natural border of the two countries, Monte Gordo offers both the sea and the river to its tourists. In terms of accessibility, it is 52 kilometers away from Faro international Airport. Spain is visible in Monte Gordo especially if you are in the bay or elevated areas. Tourists can also visit Spain from Monte Gordo by taking a ferry to the Spanish town of Ayamonte.
As mentioned above, the beaches of Monte Gordo are quite distinct to other beaches in the coast of Algarve. Instead of cliffs and caverns, the beaches have sand dunes. The beaches are also beneficial to those who are travelling with kids, the coastline is flat and wide unlike the other beaches that tend to be rocky and may pose harm to young swimmers. If you want a beach that is not crowded, go to the Praia Verde. For some watersports, go for kite surfing and windsurfing. Special boat trips can be arranged that will take tourists to the River Guadiana. Other fun activities to do are jeep safari, golf, casino or visiting quaint and lovely villages of Vila Real de Santo Antonio and Cacela Velha.
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