Cacela Velha
Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal
A tiny whitewashed village with a fort and church on a bluff above the Ria Formosa lagoon. Park at the edge of the village; at low tide you can wade out to the sandbar beach.
- Nearest town
- Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 37.1573, -7.5463
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Parque de Campismo e Caravanismo O CaliçoCampsite3 km from Cacela VelhaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
- Camping Ria Formosa - Cabanas de TaviraCampsite5 km from Cacela VelhaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- CP Algarve Motorhome Park TaviraMotorhome stopover8 km from Cacela Velha · 120 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Parque de Campismo de Monte GordoCampsite10 km from Cacela VelhaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Autocaravanas Puerto de AyamonteMotorhome stopover14 km from Cacela Velha · 27 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camper Park Playas de LuzMotorhome stopover21 km from Cacela Velha · 50 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cacela Velha?
Cacela Velha is in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal, at GPS 37.1573, -7.5463. It is about 10 km from Tavira.
Can you camp near Cacela Velha?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Manta Rota, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 23 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Cacela Velha?
Cacela Velha is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Eastern Algarve: Ria Formosa, Tavira and Cacela Velha.
What is there to see near Cacela Velha?
Places worth a stop nearby: Castro Marim Castle (11 km), Praia do Barril anchor cemetery (13 km), Quinta de Marim, Ria Formosa (28 km) and Roman ruins of Milreu (33 km).
When is the best time to visit Cacela Velha?
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)