Bordeira
Portugal · Distrito de FaroPT
Civil parish in Algarve, Portugal
Bordeira is a Portuguese civil parish in the municipality of Aljezur. The population in 2011 was 432, in an area of 79.87 km². It lies within the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, along the western coast of the Algarve in Faro District. The region, typical of the Algarve coastal areas, is dotted with many beaches, with the most important being the beaches of Praia do Amado and Praia da Bordeira, which attract both local and tourist vacationers. It contains the village of Carrapateira.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 370
- Coordinates
- 37.196, -8.861
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Elevation
- 90 m
Overview of Bordeira
Located in Distrito de Faro, Portugal, Bordeira is best described as a tiny locality. The population is roughly 370. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards water sports, sports and nature.
Things to do in Bordeira
Water Sports in Bordeira
(6)Water Sports lovers get Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling and Surf. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bordeira. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Bordeira
(3)Looking for sports? Bordeira has Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Bordeira's own activity tags.
Nature in Bordeira
(2)Looking for nature? Bordeira has Beaches and Caves. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Bordeira's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Bordeira
(2)Bordeira records Bars and Pubs under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Bordeira's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Bordeira
(1)The adventure shortlist for Bordeira: Abseiling. All of it is drawn from Bordeira's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Bordeira
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Distrito de Faro first, then drive or cycle into Bordeira. The local time zone is Europe/Lisbon.
Similar destinations
Places near Bordeira that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bordeira known for?
- Bordeira is mainly a destination for water sports, sports and nature, set in Distrito de Faro, Portugal with around 370 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Bordeira?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling and Surf in Bordeira. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Bordeira?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Bordeira located?
- Administratively, Bordeira sits in Distrito de Faro, Portugal — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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