A popular choice for a quiet beach holiday
Castelo, situated just 8km west of Albufeira, is a peaceful resort and a popular choice for a quiet beach holiday, with some stunning coastal walks for those looking to explore the beautiful Algarve scenery. Home to some comfortable hotels and private villas, Castelo takes its’ name from an old ruined castle sitting on the headland, now converted to a restaurant. A short drive east from Castelo allows visitors to experience the sights of Albufeira, the central resort on the Algarve.

Stunning rock formations
Castelo is a fairly isolated resort, and regarded as one of the best cove beaches in the area. Comprised of a series of small cove beaches, the small stretches of fine sand are accessed by a short path, shelving gently into the sea and protected by some stunning cliffs. Children will delight in exploring Castelo beach, with its’ amazing odd-shaped rock formations, numerous blowholes and grottoes, and there is plenty of shade and a beach bar for much-needed refreshment. The cliffs along the coast at Castelo provide a wealth of scenic walks and hikes, heading west in the direction of Evista, or east towards Coelha.

A peaceful atmosphere
The resort of Castelo is popular with holidaymakers looking for a quiet relaxing base, and the centre offers a range of facilities such as convenient shops and local restaurants. Old town Albufeira is worth a trip, with its’ traditional Moorish streets and authentic restaurants serving up delicious Portuguese specialities. The neighbouring resort of Gale boasts a massive expanse of golden sands, which never seems to become crowded, and is home to a great golf course.

All inclusive holidays to Castelo
Portugal holidays have always attracted UK holidaymakers and the Algarve is one of the most popular sun drenched regions. All-inclusive holidays to the Algarve can include Castelo, located minutes from Albufeira. Castelo all inclusive holidays will suit those looking to obtain the best holiday prices with no additional fees involved. Castelo all-inclusive accommodation options are located minutes from Castelo Beach and the numerous bars and nightlife hot spots. Castelo is an all year round holiday destination thanks to the warm climate and exceptionally high sunshine levels.

Castelo weather
Holidays in the Algarve are well known for its beautiful year round sunshine and the resort of Castelo is no exception. With temperatures staying around 30C during the hottest summer months, and with very little rainfall throughout the year, Castelo is a sun lover’s paradise. Castelo is blessed with around 3000 hours of sunshine per day, and even during the coldest winter months you can expect the temperature on a holiday in Castelo to hover around the 17C mark. This sunny little resort has its own beautiful beach or you choose to head towards the nearby beaches at Albufeira. Whichever you choose you can always be guaranteed constant summer sunshine during the long dry Algarve summers.