Altura is best known for Praia da Alagoa, also called Praia de Altura. The vast beach is located near Altura and stretches east towards Monte Gordo and west as far as Parque Natural da Ria Formosa. Low dunes separate it from the town; pine trees and fragrant rockrose surround the coast. The water is calm and warm.

Praia da Alagoa: beach and access points

Praia da Alagoa has two car parks and four beach access points. Three of these lead to the sand via raised boardwalks. This specifies both the number of access points and the design of three of the crossings.

Passadiço de Altura and other connections

The Passadiço de Altura connects Praia da Verdelago in Altura with Praia da Lota in Manta Rota and crosses the Ribeira do Álamo via a bridge. It is about 1,500 metres long and three metres wide. A new section of the Passadiço connects Praia Verde Lago in Altura with Praia Verde. The endpoints help distinguish them: one connection leads to Praia da Lota in Manta Rota, the other to Praia Verde.

Beach or route as your focus

When looking for a holiday rental in Altura, you can weigh the coast and the named connections as different points of focus. Praia da Alagoa is known for its dunes, vegetation, and calm, warm water; the Passadiço de Altura for its endpoints, a bridge crossing, and the stated dimensions.

Sports and leisure in Altura

The sports activities programme at Praia da Alagoa, also known as Praia de Altura, includes beach volleyball and beach soccer tournaments, fitness classes, and a sea-swimming competition. The programme ranges from tournaments on the beach and classes to a competition in the water.

The skatepark and tennis courts at Praceta Professor Luís Amaro were officially opened on 11 June, shortly after being upgraded. The municipality reported the opening on 16 June 2026. The refurbished tennis courts received a professional hard-court surface, new nets, and new fencing; a municipal description of this work was also published on 16 June 2026. A municipal description published on the same day described the skatepark as a facility in a green setting, suitable for safe family recreation.

Church and Carnaval de Altura

The Igreja do Imaculado Coração de Maria in Altura was inaugurated on 28 June 2003. A specific event edition marks a later date: the 23rd Carnaval de Altura took place on 14 and 15 February 2026, featuring nine floats and ten entertainment groups.

Market and salt production

The Mercado Municipal de Altura was painted and revitalised in phases. The aim was to improve hygiene and comfort for vendors and customers. A municipal update on this work was published on 25 February 2026.

For a change of theme beyond Altura, a visit to the traditional salt pans of Castro Marim offers the chance to learn about centuries-old salt-production knowledge.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Aljezur, Vila Do Bispo, Alcácer do Sal, São Brás De Alportel, Tavira, Alcoutim, Castro Marim, Monchique.

For the main travel overview: Faro.