This quiet, eastern Portuguese town is situated almost next to the Spanish borders and renting a serviced apartment or holiday letting in Altura provides the ideal base from where you can explore this wonderful little town, it’s surrounding area and it’s neighbouring Spanish towns.

Situated close to sand dunes and a beautiful beach this laid back, peaceful town gives you the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle and the daily grind and just enjoy some much deserved, total relaxation.

An Altura serviced residence or aparthotel gives you convenient access to the many outdoor recreational activities available in this town from windsurfing to jet skiing and waterskiing. Or why not explore the underwater world and discover the rich, beautiful marine life of this region with a spot of scuba diving or snorkelling. If this all sounds a little too active for you then why not just spread out your towel and enjoy a few hours relaxing in sun with an ice cold drink and a good book.

If you fancy venturing a little further afield then you will discover Rio Formosa, a nature reserve close to Faro. This nature reserve  consists of marshlands where you can watch some rare and beautiful seabirds in their natural habitat. A short distance from the nature reserve you will find the wonderful little Hamlet of Cacela Velha. On entering the village you will immediately get a sense of going back to a more traditional time where fishermen still gather clams from the rocks at low tide just as they would have done many years ago. Spend a few hours exploring this delightful place before moving on a few miles to the picturesque town of Tavira, set amongst lush orange groves and beautiful landscapes with an abundance of fruitful almond trees studding the landscape and an eclectic mix of attractive architecture. Remember to take the camera.

Your apartment rental in Altura is just 6 miles from Spain giving you even more opportunity to explore some of the beautiful little towns and villages just across the border.

For the ideal place for an evening meal that is within walking distance of your holiday accommodation in Altura take a stroll over to Restaurant Pezinhos n’Areia. This idyllic eatery started life as a beach hut and is now a pretty spectacular wooden restaurant with wonderful, decked, private, outdoor eating areas boasting stunning views over the sea as well as an elegant interior restaurant. Here they serve seafood and fresh fish dishes and the salmon and langoustine are just delicious.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home.  With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Altura town centre (center).

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