Climate in Alvor

Portugal's continental Mediterranean climate brings warmth to the southern regions, including Alvor. Spring and fall in Alvor tend to be more humid compared to the summer months, attracting golf enthusiasts.

Winters in Alvor witness a drop in temperature to around 12-18°C. January is the coldest month, with temperatures around +12°C. The highest rainfall in Alvor typically occurs in December due to Atlantic storms and unpredictable weather patterns.

The Alvor Resort is situated at the mouth of the river with the same name, covering an expansive 1,700-hectare area characterized by woodlands, cattail, arable land, gray and sand dunes, marshes, and salt "cauldrons." The Alvor estuary is an integral part of the Natura-2000 European network of natural areas, and its coastal lagoons are rich in diverse flora and fauna.

Alvor's vegetation and animal life

The natural areas of Alvor are represented by numerous varieties of pine trees, cork trees, chestnuts, English, Pyrenean and stone oaks. Eucalyptus trees have also recently become common in southern Portugal. The vegetation of Alvor is a unique forest area, which is home to mammals such as lynxes, wild goats, foxes, weasels, badgers, ferrets, Iberian wolves, forest cats, hares, mongooses and chameleons. The marshlands of Alvor serve as a haven for 600 species of migratory birds traveling from Europe to Africa.

The Alvor River and wetlands are home to 50 species of freshwater fish, including the giant European catfish.