Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What is happening to Altura?
Just one year ago, I visited this quiet beach town in the eastern Algarve while the iconic Eurotel Altura was hidden behind scaffolding. Today, it has reopened as the luxurious Ozadi Altura Resort, with peak summer room rates reaching around €440 per night.
It made me wonder...
Is Altura beginning to change forever?
For decades, Altura has been one of Portugal's favourite family beach destinations. Along with nearby Manta Rota and Monte Gordo, it became famous for its wide sandy beaches, warm, shallow sea and relaxed atmosphere. Generations of Portuguese families have returned here every summer, long before the international spotlight fell on the Algarve.
But luxury developments are arriving. Hotel prices are climbing. Verde Lago is expanding nearby. Could this quiet corner of the eastern Algarve become the next luxury hotspot, or will it manage to hold on to the character that made people fall in love with it in the first place?
In this episode of **Algarve Unlocked**, we explore the history of Altura, discover why this coastline became one of Portugal's favourite holiday destinations, meet the people who know it best, and ask whether tourism is changing this remarkable town forever.
📍 Places featured:
• Altura
• Praia da Alagoa
• Ozadi Altura Resort
• Verde Lago Resort
• Praia Verde
• Eastern Algarve, Portugal
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What is happening to Altura?
Just one year ago, I visited this quiet beach town in the eastern Algarve while the iconic Eurotel Altura was hidden behind scaffolding. Today, it has reopened as the luxurious Ozadi Altura Resort, with peak summer room rates reaching around €440 per night.
It made me wonder...
Is Altura beginning to change forever?
For decades, Altura has been one of Portugal's favourite family beach destinations. Along with nearby Manta Rota and Monte Gordo, it became famous for its wide sandy beaches, warm, shallow sea and relaxed atmosphere. Generations of Portuguese families have returned here every summer, long before the international spotlight fell on the Algarve.
But luxury developments are arriving. Hotel prices are climbing. Verde Lago is expanding nearby. Could this quiet corner of the eastern Algarve become the next luxury hotspot, or will it manage to hold on to the character that made people fall in love with it in the first place?
In this episode of **Algarve Unlocked**, we explore the history of Altura, discover why this coastline became one of Portugal's favourite holiday destinations, meet the people who know it best, and ask whether tourism is changing this remarkable town forever.
📍 Places featured:
• Altura
• Praia da Alagoa
• Ozadi Altura Resort
• Verde Lago Resort
• Praia Verde
• Eastern Algarve, Portugal
If you're thinking about moving to Portugal, retiring in the Algarve, buying property, or simply looking for hidden places beyond the usual tourist trail, subscribe for a new Algarve story every week.
🌍 Algarve Addicts
Helping you discover the real Algarve.
#Algarve #Altura #Portugal #EasternAlgarve #MovingToPortugal #VisitPortugal #PortugalTravel #RetireInPortugal #AlgarveAddicts #PraiaDaAlagoa #OzadiAltura #VerdeLago
