Located in the famed Algarve region of Portugal, Monte Gordo remained pristine and undisturbed until the 1960s when small hotels were being built on the area. Geopolitically, Monte Gordo is part of the town of Vila Real de Santo Antonio with its closest localities being Sao Avamonte and Tavira. Monte Gordo’s allure stems from its rich Portuguese history and the common border it shares with Spain. (more…)