Want to sample the best of Portugal? Head to the eastern Algarve where the vast sandy stretches of Montegordo are waiting. Admire panoramic views of the Castle of Castro Marim or take a boat tour to Ria Formosa Nature Park – there’s an endless list of things to do. This idyllic resort is just five kilometres from Spain’s border providing a cultural mix of Portuguese heritage and Spanish influences. When it comes to weather, you’re in for a treat with summer temperatures ensuring an even tan. And home to some of the warmest waters in the Algarve, the beaches won’t disappoint. Families and couples alike fall for Montegordo’s pine forest landscapes and laid-back ambience. Days are made up of sun-soaking, tackling the 400-acre landscape or hopping from one bar to the next with its wealth of cocktail lounges and late-night eateries.
Food & drink in Montegordo
Sampling some of Portugal’s finest has never been easier, head beyond the main strip and sand dunes and wander its cobbles to find the most authentic cuisine. Vale do Douro has been rated number seven out of 84 restaurants in the area for its local delights. Enjoy everything from codfish to cataplana de marisco, a seafood stew, or smoked sausage. Traditional foods are often hearty, and ingredients are sourced from the mountains and rolling hills south of the island. But for those seeking home flavours, Moby’s Bar is an English-style pub where burgers, toasties and Sunday dinners feature on its menu. Other highly recommend restaurants include La Terrazza and O Tapas. With famous fortified wine from the nearby island of Madeira, shots of Ginjinha, a cherry flavoured brandy and Vinho do Douro, also known as a table wine – there’s a selection of island delicacies to try. John’s Bar and Seagull Bar are the resort’s go-to drinking spots, with live sports and entertainment ensuring a good time.