Altura on the eastern side of the Algarve is about a 30 minute drive from Faro and just over an hour from the Spanish border.
This part of the Algarve is less developed than the central and wetern parts with five blue flag beaches in the area. There are a variety of water sports on off the local sandy beach.
Tavira and Monte Gordo are nearby both of which are lively resorts. There are three golf courses with a fifteen minute drive.