Monte da Lagoa is about eight restored farm houses on Avenida 24 de Junho in Altura, set in gardens rather than lined up like a hotel block. Studios and apartments come with kitchens, living areas, and often a patio, and there’s an outdoor pool, a playground, and bikes for hire. Sand is roughly five minutes away on foot at Altura / Alagoa beach.
It’s the calmer, more characterful choice next to the strip’s aparthotel blocks – farmstead garden over neon promenade. Castro Marim’s salt marsh and Cacela Velha are a short drive west if you fancy a quieter evening than the beach strip offers.
Who it suits
Families and longer stays who want a kitchen and a garden pool without paying five-star rates for it.
Skip it if beachfront is non-negotiable – go for Verdelago or Ozadi Altura instead.
Worth it?
Yes, for a garden apartment week near Altura beach. And see where to stay in Castro Marim if you want to weigh it against beachfront on Praia da Alagoa.