Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Castro Marim, Portugal your home away from home

The historical town of Castro Marim is located on the southeastern tip of Portugal on the banks of the Guadiana River in a region called the Algarve. The area, which is most famous for the Castro Marim Golf and Country Club, is conveniently located close to the coast and the Spanish border. Set in beautiful countryside, Castro Marim is a great place to enjoy a relaxing holiday in Algarve accommodation.

Things to do in Castro Marim, Portugal

The Castro Marim Golf and Country Club was built in 2000 around the natural undulations of the hills and offers golfers great views of the sea. The country club has top class facilities such as pro-shops, mini golf, a children’s nursery, swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, bar and restaurant, so the whole family can enjoy the Castro Marim golf experience.

The town of Castro Marim has typically Portuguese whitewashed houses. The wide streets and gentle slopes make it ideal for exploring the town by foot or by bike from your holiday accommodation in Castro Marim. You can find beautiful crafts such as lace work and basket weave made by local craftsmen in local shops and markets. Take a break from your exploring at one of the local cafés that offer tasty Algarve fare.

To the north of the town lie the remains of an old castle, from which you can view the town and the surrounding countryside. The ruins of 17th Century Fort of São Sebastião lie on a hill to the south of the small town. If you rent a Castro Marim villa in September you can see the spectacular Medieval Festival at the castle ruins. Jesters, maidens and jousting knights will entertain you, and to round off your evening you can enjoy a medieval feast.

Further to the south of Castro Marim is the Salt Marsh Natural Reserve. The saltpans and marshes in the area are of great economic importance in the region, and are also a tourist magnet, particularly for the large number of bird species living in the area.

Places to go on holiday in Castro Marim, Portugal

The Spanish border is only 3km east of holiday villas in Castro Marim. If you want a taste of something different you can drive across the bridge and into Spain and explore the Spanish town of Ayamonte and sample Spanish cuisine before heading back to your Castro Marim accommodation.

There are plenty of sandy beaches nearby including Alagoa, Cabeço, Retur, Altura and Vila Real de Santo António, as well as the lively town of Monte Gordo.

Weather in Castro Marim, Portugal

Castro Marim has a wonderful, sunny climate making it a fantastic holiday destination year round. The summers are hot and dry with temperatures average rising into the 30ºs and up to 12 hours of sunshine each day. Autumn and spring are mild with temperatures in the low 20ºs and plenty of sunshine. Winters are wet and mild averaging around 15ºC.

Flights to Castro Marim, Portugal

The closest airport is Faro Airport (FAO), which is only a 40-minute drive away from Castro Marim accommodation. EasyJet and Thomson Fly provide cheap flights to Faro from various airports in the UK.