Hotel Navegadores
The Algarve is situated at the southern most end of Portugal and is a popular location for summer beach holidays as well as being an all year round location for out of season holidays, as the climate is mild throughout the year.
The coastal region of the Algarve has some of the finest beaches in Europe, renowned for being picturesque, with fine, soft sand and safe bathing. Portugal has some stunning scenery and the Algarve has much more to offer the visitor than sun and beaches. By travelling a few miles inland, the tourist can enjoy the stunning Monchique mountain range, the peace and quiet away from the lively beach resorts and amazing views across the coast line.
Although the Algarve is well known for its beaches with rocky outcrops and cliffs, in the eastern part of the Algarve the beaches are sandy with backdrops of sand dunes.
Location
The Hotel Navegadores Monte Gordo is at the eastern end of the Algarve and a 50 km drive from the Algarve’s Faro Airport and is located just 3 minutes away from the beautiful sandy beach, which is 350 metres away.
It is conveniently placed for the centre of Monte Gordo, close to bars, restaurants and cafes, the main resort area being only 100 metres away. There is a casino 200 metres away and a 7 km, 20 minute trip across the River Gaurdiana takes the visitor to Spain.
Facilities
The Hotel Navegadores Monte Gordo has 347 rooms over several floors, with great facilities, which include 2 bars, an indoor swimming pool which is heated in winter, restaurant, 24 hour reception desk, library, lift and luggage storage area. The hotel buffet bar is open all day and in the evenings there is live entertainment in one of the bars. The hotel has a bar on the beach as well as a coffee shop which serves lunches.
There are plenty of health and fitness facilities at the hotel such as a gym, sauna, solarium, games room, spa and wellness centre, jacuzzi, Turkish steam room, squash, billiards, table tennis and a golf course only 3 km away.
Each twin or double room has 2 to 3 beds, bathroom, balcony or terrace, satellite TV, phone, air conditioning, safety deposit box and hairdryer. The hotel offers an airport shuttle service, laundry and ironing service, car rental and meeting and banqueting facilities. Wireless internet is available and there is free parking.
Things To Do Nearby
Visitors can take a 2 mile bus journey to Vila Real where they can take the boat across the river into Spain for the day. There are plenty of beach bars and restaurants on the stretch of beautiful sand in Monte Gordo and opportunities to enjoy a selection of water sports such as wind surfing and water skiing. The beach is flat and wide and so is perfect for safe bathing with young children. Monte Gordo centre is spacious and airy with wide walking areas and large squares.
There are several small villages just a few miles inland from the resort, offering the visitor a chance to get a feel for a traditional Algarve atmosphere. A castle and fort positioned on hill tops in Castro Marim will keep the children happy and a visit to the nearby salt pans and Reserva Natural do Sapal will provide the visitor with some great photo opportunities with around 153 species of birds such as colourful flamingos, avocets, storks and sandpipers visiting throughout the year.
The Algarve is a great place to enjoy a round of golf and the nearest courses from Monte Gordo are Quinta da Cima, Quinta da Ria, Castro Marim and Benamor. The area surrounding the resort is ideal for walking or cycling because of its flatness. There are regular boat trips along the River Guardiana and jeep safaris to the nature reserve and Zonazul Beach.
What Have Previous Guests Said?
Guests who have stayed at the Navegadores Hotel are impressed by the friendly and helpful staff. They enjoy the indoor pool, particularly during the winter months as a warmer alternative to the sea. Many of the hotel rooms offer splendid views of the mountains and rooms are extremely clean, as staff come in every day. There are dances organised in the bar twice a week, which are very popular with local people as well as the many Spanish guests at the hotel, creating a great atmosphere.
The hotel serves hearty English breakfasts which are enjoyed by the guests. The location of the hotel is perfect for discovering the coastline along this part of the Algarve as well as giving the visitor easy access to the town centre and all its amenities.
The hotel was ok, but the food was vile, and the staff preferred to serve the Portugese, often ignoring the English. We went out to eat most nights, allthough we had booked half board, as the food was that bad. We were given a bottle of wine after complaining, but they would not let us open it in the restaurant. Although we go to Monte Gordo every year, we would not stay at this hotel again.