Monte Gordo 2026: Qualidade de Ouro – Gold Quality Beach

Mantendo uma distinção que detém há décadas, a Praia de Monte Gordo voltou a ser distinguida com o galardão Quercus Qualidade de Ouro, atribuído anualmente pela Quercus às praias que demonstram, de forma consistente, uma excelente qualidade da água balnear. Para receber esta distinção, as praias têm de cumprir critérios rigorosos baseados nos dados oficiais de monitorização da qualidade da água, recolhidos ao longo de várias épocas balneares. O galardão é atribuído apenas às praias que mantêm uma excelente qualidade microbiológica da água durante toda a época balnear, sem registos de contaminação ou degradação. A avaliação considera igualmente a consistência e estabilidade dos resultados ao longo do tempo, refletindo um compromisso contínuo com a qualidade ambiental e a saúde pública.

ENGLISH:

Continuing a distinction it has held for decades, Monte Gordo Beach was once again awarded the Quercus Gold Quality distinction, granted annually by Quercus to beaches that consistently demonstrate excellent bathing water quality. To receive this distinction, beaches must meet strict criteria based on official water quality monitoring data collected over several bathing seasons. The award is given only to beaches that maintain excellent microbiological water quality throughout the entire bathing season, with no recorded instances of contamination or deterioration. The evaluation also considers the consistency and stability of results over time, reflecting a sustained commitment to environmental quality and public health.

LINKS:

Quercus Qualidade de Ouro / Gold Quality

Booking.com 2025 Traveller Review Awards / Prémio dos Hóspedes

(English and other languages Below Portuguese text)

Graças ao reconhecimento dos nossos estimados hóspedes durante o ano de 2024, o Booking.com continua a classificar a Seasun Vacation Rentals como um dos melhores alojamentos em Monte Gordo e por conseguinte galardoou-nos com o 2025 Traveller Review Awards. Muito obrigado! Vamos continuar a dar o nosso melhor para vos proporcionar bons apartamentos para umas excelentes férias em Monte Gordo!

Reconhecimentos do Booking.com (comparativamente a outros alojamentos em Monte Gordo):

“Informação fiável: Os hóspedes dizem que a descrição e as fotografias deste alojamento são muito precisas.”

“Favorito dos hóspedes”

“recomendado pela boa relação preço/qualidade em Monte Gordo! Os hóspedes têm mais por menos dinheiro em comparação a outros alojamentos nesta cidade. “

“situa-se numa das localizações com melhor pontuação em Monte Gordo! Os hóspedes adoram-na em comparação com outras propriedades nas proximidades.”

Thanks to the feedback of our guests during 2024, Booking.com continues to rank Seasun Vacation Rentals has one of the best lodgings in Monte Gordo, and consequently it has awarded us the 2025 Guest Review Awards. Thank You! We will continue to do our best to offer you great seafront apartments for excellent vacations in Monte Gordo!

Booking.com acknowledgements (relatively to other Monte Gordo lodgings):

  • “Guest Favourite”
  • “rated for the best value in Monte Gordo! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.”
  • “one of the best-rated locations in Monte Gordo! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.”
  • “Reliable info: Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.”

(Other languages)

Gebaseerd op recensies van klanten, Booking.com richt Seasun als de beste accommodatie in Monte Gordo – Veel Dank!!!

Gracias al reconocimiento de nuestros estimados clientes, Booking.com continua a clasificar Seasun como el mejor alojamiento en Monte Gordo – Muchas Gracias!!!

En raison de la reconnaissance de nos chers clients, Booking.com continue aévalue Seasun comme le meilleur hébergement à Monte Gordo – Merci beaucoup!!!

Grazie al riconoscimento dei nostri stimati clienti, Booking.com continua aclassificare Seasun come la migliore sistemazione a Monte Gordo – Grazie mille!!!

Guadiana, a river that unites us

The video below shows several places and activities present along the counties of Vila Real de Santo Antonio (VRSA; where Monte Gordo is located), Castro Marim, all the way up to Alcoutim, along with the Guadiana River. Here are also additional links of interest for this region:

Territory and History: https://www.baixoguadiana.com/en/territorio/

Trails to explore: https://www.baixoguadiana.com/en/percursos/

Culture, Sports & Leisure: https://www.baixoguadiana.com/en/cultura-desporto-lazer/

Local food: https://www.baixoguadiana.com/en/sabores-descanso/produtos-endogenos/

Restaurants: https://www.baixoguadiana.com/en/sabores-descanso/restauracao-cafetaria/

Algarve wins 2023 “Europe’s Leading Beach Destination” award (again!)

PT (English version below)

Pela décima vez, o Algarve foi eleito o “Melhor Destino de Praia da Europa” nos 2023 World Travel Awards. Artigo: https://jornaldoalgarve.pt/algarve-e-o-melhor-destino-de-praia-da-europa-pela-10-a-vez/

For the tenth time, the Algarve has been voted as “Europe’s Leading Beach Destination” at the 2023 World Travel Awards. Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanneshurvell/2023/10/02/the-algarve-wins-europes-leading-beach-destination-at-world-travel-awards-2023/?sh=677f03ae2c73

“Premier Host” recognition by VRBO

PT: Graças ao histórico de feedback dos nossos hóspedes, a Seasun Vacation Rentals é agora considerada um “Premier Host” pela VRBO – um “programa somente para convidados que reconhece proprietários e gerentes que sempre oferecem ótimas experiências aos viajantes”- Muito obrigado!!! Continuaremos a fazer o nosso melhor para vós!

EN: Thanks to the historical feedback of our guests, Seasun Vacation Rentals is now considered a “Premier Host” by VRBO – an “invite-only program that recognizes owners and managers who consistently deliver great traveler experiences.” – Thank you very much!!! We will keep doing our best for you!

NL: Dankzij historische feedback van onze gasten wordt Seasun Vacation Rentals nu door VRBO beschouwd als een “Premier Host” – een “alleen op uitnodiging programma dat eigenaren en managers erkent die consequent geweldige ervaringen aan reizigers leveren” – Heel erg bedankt!!! We blijven ons best voor je doen!

Vamus – the Bus app for the Algarve

The bus system in the Algarve region has been updated so that now you can not only check the routes and schedules online but also buy tickets and then use your smartphone to scan the ticket on the bus (just like we already do with airline tickets). The brand new App is called “Vamus Algarve” (let’s go Algarve).

Here is the link to the website (the “Vila Real de Santo Antonio” schedules stop in Monte Gordo):

https://vamusalgarve.pt/#/pt/vamus%20algarve/schedules

And here is a picture of the App in google store:

Check these routes (bus goes both ways):

96 Monte Gordo – Vila Real Sto. António

66 Albufeira – Vila Real de Sto. António;

67 Faro – Vila Real de Sto. António.

32 Azinhal – Vila Real de Sto. António

34 Balurcos de Cima – Vila Real de Sto. António

43 Carrapateira – Vila Real de Sto. António

73 Sta. Justa – Vila Real de Sto. António (por Bentos)

119 Sta. Justa – Vila Real de Sto. António (por Soudes)

Algarve wins again: 2021 Europe’s Leading Beach Destination

The Algarve won the 2021 Europe’s Leading Beach Destination award attributed by the World Travel Awards. This is the 3rd consecutive year that Algarve wins such “oscar of tourism”. Algarve has won 8 times this award so far.

Link: https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-europes-leading-beach-destination-2021

Nearby Golf course ranked Best in Portugal

The nearby golf course of “Monte Rei” ranks 1st in Portugal by “Today’s Golfer“, while “Quinta de Cima e Ria” course ranks 7th. Both are located about 20 minutes by car from our apartments (approx. 14km or 9 miles). Come visit and combine the green with our endless white sand beach!

Here is a link to a media article:

COVID: Portugal has highest Vaccinated rate in the World. October 1 is “Freedom Day”!

Portugal has fully vaccinated 84% of its 10.3 million population, thus surpassing every country in the World on this measure. The average among the 27 EU countries is 61.6%, in Canada is 69.8%, in the UK is 65.3%, while in the USA is 54.2%.

Consequently the Government announced today that will lift pretty much all restrictions by October 1 – e.g. Discos, Bars, Restaurants, etc., will now be allowed to operate at full capacity, after dealing with restrictions over the last 19 months. However, indoors access will be granted solely to individuals with a Vaccination Certificate – approved by EU, which includes certificates issued by most non-EU countries as long as those individuals were vaccinated with AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Moderna (Spikevax), Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty), and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) – or a negative Covid test (e.g. self-rapid test). The Portuguese Government will disclose more specifics by October 1.

You can read more details from these 3 sources:

https://www.euronews.com/2021/09/23/portugal-has-the-highest-covid-19-vaccination-rate-in-the-world

550 Flamingos born in natural reserve near Monte Gordo

This June/July there were about 550 newly born flamingos in the Natural Reserve of Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo Antonio, located about 2km north of Seasun’s apartments. Here is the video:

Here is a link to an article in English:

https://www.portugalresident.com/hundreds-of-flamingos-hatch-in-algarve-a-first-for-portugal/

Here is an article in Portuguese about it (you can use google translate for your language):

Website of the Natural Reserve: https://natural.pt/protected-areas/reserva-natural-sapal-castro-marim-vila-real-sto-antonio?locale=en