Location: Altura in Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Faro Airport at 50
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Nearest Ferry:
Vila Real at 7
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Nearest Train:
Villa Real at 7
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Nearest Motorway:
A22 at 4
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 2.5
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Car: recommended
Altura is a lovely town with a variety of shops, bars and restaurants offering a wide variety of food and wine.
Monte Gordo and Vila Real de Santo Antonio are only a few minutes away and have a stunning beach to offer you. There is a lovely atmosphere here all year round. When in Vila Real you can pop across to Spain on the ferry (10 minute trip) to try out the Tapas and sample the delights of Ayamonte. Seville is only 1 hour away by car.
Faro has a lovely shopping centre which is ideal when going back to the airport to spend your last Euros before flying home. You have a variety of restaurants offering Portuguese food but if you are missing home you can have McDonalds and KFC! Faro old town has many fantastic historic places of interest.
If you head West you will come across many different towns and locations also Zoo marine and water parks should you choose to have a very energetic day out.