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Fonte Grande de Alte

Fonte Grande de Alte

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Fonte Grande de Alte

Recommended by 140 hikers out of 145

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Location: Alte, Algarve, Portugal

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1. Fontes Village – Fonte Grande de Alte loop from Alte

6.86km

01:54

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Fontes Village – Fonte Pequena, Alte loop from Alte

8.61km

02:19

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Fontes Village – Fonte Grande de Alte loop from Alte

3.98km

01:06

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bryan | Exploro Ergo Sum

November 3, 2025

The main attraction in Alte is Fonte Grande, a beautiful natural pool transformed into a bathing area, where the spring gushes forth in cold, crystal-clear water. A stone channel carries the current, crossed by small bridges and staircases that invite you to take a dip.

On hot days, it's the perfect refuge, a haven of coolness and conviviality, with picnic tables, a small restaurant, and the simple charm of the Algarve countryside.

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Theo

April 20, 2024

It's a beautiful, idyllic village. Unfortunately, the trail can't be walked as indicated on the GPX map. Part of the route is now privately owned and fenced off.
You can only walk there, but you'll have to return the same way.

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Jorge Ramos 🇧🇷

November 25, 2025

Fonte Grande is one of the main tourist attractions in the village of Alte, in the Algarve interior. Known for its clear and refreshing waters that originate from the Querença-Silves aquifer, it is an ideal place to spend a day with the family, have picnics and take a dip. Fonte Grande is also considered a river beach.

Characteristics of the location
Crystal clear waters: The water of Fonte Grande springs from the rocks, coming from the interior of the earth, and feeds the Alte stream, making it a very pleasant leisure area.
Natural pool: There is a natural pool at Fonte Grande, with calm and shallow waters, which is perfect for swimming, especially in summer.
Infrastructure: The area has picnic tables, shade and a support café, providing comfort to visitors.
Accessibility: It has accessible entrance and parking for wheelchairs.

What to do in the region
Fonte Pequena: Another nearby leisure space, Fonte Pequena, was in the past the place where the village washerwomen met. Currently, it has a small monument in honor of the poet Cândido Guerreiro.
Vigário Waterfall: The water of the Alte stream continues its course and forms the Vigário Waterfall, a 24-meter-high cascade that is a beautiful point of interest about 1.2 km away.
Hiking: The area offers several hiking trails for nature lovers, such as those that can be found on the AllTrails website.
Crafts and culture: The village of Alte is known as the most typical in the Algarve and it is worth exploring its streets, the Parish Church and the local wood and ceramic crafts.

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1. Fontes Village – Fonte Grande de Alte loop from Alte

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