Acoteias In Portugal’s Algarve Region

Posted on February 15, 2009
Filed Under Europe

The Algarve is probably the most popular tourist destination within Portugal, liked for fabulous golden beaches, wonderful weather and picturesque villages. The sporting activities are numerous and the golf courses plentiful and of a standard to keep even the keenest golfer satisfied.

Acoteias in the Algarve
Positioned in the central part of the Algarve, Acoteias is certainly a pretty village that is perfect for peaceful holidays. It enjoys access to one of the best beaches in the region and as it is located a few kilometers inland, rather than right on the water’s edge, it still maintains the traditional village feel. But this does not mean that it is short on important facilities for the visiting tourists as most of the accommodation is set closer to the coast with easy access to the golden sandy beach.

Acoteias – With The Longest Of Portugal’s Beaches
Acoteias village is just 10 minutes away from the long golden beach at Praia de Falesia, which is the longest beach in the whole of the Algaveregion, stretching for a whole 6 kilometers, or 4 miles. It runs from Quarteira to Olhos d’Agua and because of its expanse you should always be able to find your very own, individual spotto relax on. To reach the beach you first have to pass through a drive of pine trees, finally reaching the Blue Flag awarded beach and accessing it through steep steps. The beach itself is picturesque as it is lined with red tinged sandstone cliffs and thatched wooden umbrellas. There are scattered around various playgrounds for the children to entertain them and beach bars to entertain the adults.

Relax in Acoteias
The area is best suited to those seeking quiet, relaxing holidays. Nightlife is not too noisy, although for those with members of the party wanting a nightlife, Albufeira is just a few kilometers away for the all-night bars and a busier night life. The large beach offers a wide and varied selection of watersports, including sailing, scuba diving and deep sea fishing and plenty of other sports are available locally such as tennis, cycling and walking. Being the Algarve, excellent golf is also available to the enthusiasts, with Vilamoura just 10 minutes away. Other resorts are near by and easily reachable by car if you want to explore the region.

Acoteias Weather
Because it is sited within the Algarve, Acoteias gains from the typical Mediterranean climate with long hot summers, yet mild winters. As with other areas of the Algarve, Acoteias typically has 300 days of sun each year. Although the daytime temperature can reach 30 degrees in the height of the summer, there is also a welcome sea breeze to help make the heat bearable even on the hottest days. The wonderful sun without the scorching heat make Acoteias a perfect destination for a holiday, so well worth considering if you are planning an Algarve villa holiday. Don’t miss outon the wonderful area.