ALCOUTIM: The Most Isolated Town in the Algarve (And Why It’s Worth the Trip)

Discover Alcoutim | The Most Isolated Town in the Algarve 🇵🇹 | Algarve Unlocked 04/50

Welcome to Alcoutim, one of the Algarve’s most remote and charming towns—featured in my Algarve Unlocked series, where I explore 50+ towns across the region from east to west.

🌍 Why Visit Alcoutim?
Nestled on the banks of the Guadiana River, across from Sanlúcar de Guadiana in Spain, Alcoutim feels like a world of its own. With just over 400 residents and surrounded by hills, olive trees, and silence, it’s the perfect escape from the tourist-heavy coast.

📍 In this video, you'll explore:

The fascinating history of Alcoutim Castle and the 1371 peace treaty signed mid-river
The Praia Fluvial do Pego Fundo, a serene river beach loved by locals
Incredible outdoor activities like hiking the GR15 trail, kayaking, and cross-border ziplining
Great local restaurants like O Camané and Cascas e Marés (new in 2025!)
Practical info on services, and community life in Alcoutim
How the town is shaped by EU rural development projects and strong community spirit

🚗 Getting there:
No trains here—Alcoutim is best reached by car. It’s 30 mins from Vila Real de Santo António, 1h from Faro Airport, and just over 3h from Lisbon.

🏡 Thinking of moving to the Algarve?
We’re helping over 50 amazing people relocate here through our very own Algarve Addicts Real Estate Agency, run by Nick Smith and Duarte. Join the tribe—new episodes every Wednesday on our Algarve Addicts Video Podcast!

📌 Don't miss:

A ride on the world’s only cross-border zipline (Spain → Portugal!)
How EU funding is revitalizing this forgotten corner of Portugal

🎥 Check out the full Algarve Unlocked playlist and interactive video map at:
👉 [https://www.algarveaddicts.com/videos](https://www.algarveaddicts.com/videos)

Special thanks to Becky Santos from [alcoutimacupuncture.com](https://alcoutimacupuncture.com)

👇 Drop your questions or experiences in the comments—have you been to Alcoutim?

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