Altura
in Castro Marim of Faro, Portugal

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.176 and -7.501 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 10' 32" and W -7° 30' 2"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Portuguese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:45 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:09 am and 5:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.952 and 173.747 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Baylys Beach
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Portugal in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Portugal.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Portugal. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Altura

Altura in Castro Marim (Faro) is a town in Portugal about 139 mi (or 223 km) south-east of Lisbon, the country's capital city.

Current time in Altura is now 11:45 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports near Altura, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Faro Airport in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Portugal is Historic Centre of Évora in a distance of 123 mi (or 199 km), North-East. We discovered 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Castro Marim, Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Ayamonte, Tavira and Isla Cristina. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 36%
Air Humidity 83%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

20°C (67 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

19°C (67 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Alba

Address
2,9 mi
Alameda da India
8900-440 Monte Gordo
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Praia Verde Boutique Hotel - Design Hotels

Address
1,1 mi
Praia Verde - Altura
8950-434 Altura
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Eurotel Altura

Address
0,2 mi
Av. 24 de Junho
8950-411 Altura
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Prime Energize Hotel Monte Gordo

Address
2,9 mi
Rua de Ceuta 4
8900-435 Monte GORDO
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Monte Gordo Apartamentos & SPA

Address
3,0 mi
Rua de Maiorca
8900-435 Monte Gordo
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 23:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Yellow Praia Monte Gordo

Address
3,1 mi
Avenida Infante D. Henrique
8900-412 Monte Gordo
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Castro Marim Golf & Country Club

Address
4,2 mi
Sitio do Lavajinho
8950-190 Lavajó,Castro Marim
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Conversas de Alpendre

Address
3,7 mi
Estrada de Santa Rita n. 36
8900-059 Vila Nova de Cacela
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Apolo

Address
4,6 mi
Avenida Dos Bombeiros Portugueses
8900-209 Vila Real de Santo Antonio
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Apartamentos Alturamar

Address
0,2 mi
Praia de Altura,Urbanização Altura Mar
8950-411 Altura
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 18:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Monte Gordo Cockle fishing

Published: November 20, 2009
Length: 43:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BertjeV01

Kokkels, Coquilles, Iedere dag worden ze bij opkomend water gevangen in de zee langs het strand bij Monte Gordo in het Zuid Oosten van Portugese Algarve. Soms staan ze letterlijk tot hun hals...


Monte Gordo Stranden med musik

Published: March 20, 2009
Length: 59:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nils Palmqvist

Sol & Strand & drake.


Praia Alagoa Altura Beach Algarve (HD)

Published: October 06, 2013
Length: 37:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Viagens e Férias

Praia de Alagoa - Altura, concelho de Castro Marim, Sotavento Algarvio. Longa extensão de areia entre a Manta Rota e Praia Verde na baía de Monte Gordo. Conta com infraestruturas desportivas...


Urb Praia Verde Villa Algarve

Published: November 24, 2013
Length: 39:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Viagens e Férias

Urbanização na Praia Verde, Castro Marim, Algarve. Moradias 0:20 Villas Edifício Principal 1:03 Main Building Vista Panorâmica 1:27 Panoramic View Quiosque Jornais e Multibanco 2:08 ATM...


Praia de Altura! ( GoPro Hero 3+ Black )

Published: July 24, 2014
Length: 21:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: João Rosário

Chegada à maravilhosa praia de Altura!


Captações 10/09/2011 em Manta Rota - Algarve

Published: September 20, 2011
Length: 13:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: abilio maia


Algarve - Altura (Nascer do Sol SET2013 06 30am)

Published: October 01, 2013
Length: 21:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jneo007

Algarve, voo do Electra Glide com vídeo onboard ao nascer do Sol. 10 de Setembro de 2013. Praia de Altura.


Praia da Manta Rota Beach Algarve (HD)

Published: September 25, 2013
Length: 17:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Viagens e Férias

Praia da Manta Rota no Parque Natural da Ria Formosa no Algarve. Zona de dunas (1:34) acessível por 3 passadeiras em madeira (0:28) com extenso areal entre a praia de Altura (Este) e península...


Castro Marim 2011 Colina do Revelim de Santo António (2)

Published: September 16, 2011
Length: 58:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Luís Arquilino

Colina do Revelim de Santo António Luís Honrado Arquilino.


Alcoutim 2010 Feira de Artesanato

Published: June 16, 2010
Length: 51:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Luís Arquilino

Alcoutim Junho 2010 Luís Honrado Arquilino.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Manta Rota

Manta Rota is a small seaside town in the civil parish of Vila Nova de Cacela, municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, in the Algarve, Portugal. Manta Rota is an important tourist destination due to its sandy beaches by the Atlantic Ocean.

Located at 37.168, -7.519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seaside resorts in Portugal, Beaches of Algarve