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Albufeira

Albufeira is a city in Algarve, in the south of Portugal.

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  • Do


    There is a great variety of beaches in Albufeira.

    Eat


    There are many restaurants to choose from. Most are fast-food or self-service, but there are also great places to eat local delicacies. A personal recomendation is O Bom Garfo, in the Oura zone.

    In Guia there is a restaurant the specializes in Chicken Piri-Piri. The name is Teidosio

    Drink


    Good drink here.

    Sleep

    Colina do Mar, Rua Maria Teresa Semedo Azevedo, 3, Albufeira 8200-155, Portugal

    Albufeira البحيرة (pron. ) is a Portuguese city and a municipality in the district of Faro, Algarve region. The city proper has a population of 13,646. The municipality has a population of 35,281 inhabitants and a total area of 140.6 km². The population expands significantly in the summer, as Albufeira is one of the leading tourist resorts of the region. New developments include a marina, golf courses plus innumerable hotels and apartment blocks for the annual flood of visitors. The name "Albufeira" is of Arabic origin "Albuheira" and means in Arabic "lagoon", and in Portuguese, "reservoir" (or sometimes lagoon).

    Most tourists will arrive via nearby Faro airport, a short 40 minute drive away. The architecture of the town ranges from typically Algarvian narrow streets with pale white and sometimes tiled houses to very modern tourist developments. The apartments near the newly built marina are a unique spash of pinks, blues and yellows, dubbed Legoland by the local inhabitants.

    Once the sun sets the centre of Albufeira comes alive with bars, like the very popular Travellers Rest, restaurants and shops to suit most tastes from authentic Portuguese fare to Irish pubs and sports bars. Local culinary specialities are cataplana (steamed shellfish) and caldeirada (fish stew), and the simpler grilled sardines.

    Albufeira is a good base to explore the region with many smaller and less well known beaches within a short drive.
    The nightlife on "The Strip", located near the Montechoro section of Albufeira, proves especially popular during the summer with all ages but particularly the younger tourists. Going down "The Strip", the most popular bars include Erin's Isle, Linekers, Cafe Del Mar, Mustang, Garage, Reno's, La Bamba and Wild & Co. There is also an extremely popular nightclub - Kiss. Kadoc, located around 7 miles away between Albufeira and Vilamoura near the town of Boliqueme, is another very popular nightclub,

    Parishes


  • Albufeira
  • Ferreiras
  • Guia
  • Olhos de Água
  • Paderne
  • mem moniz


  • Beaches
  • Praia da Galé
  • Praia da Oura
  • Fisherman's Beach
  • Santa Eulália


  • External links

  • Municipality official website
  • Albufeira.com - The Gateway to the Algarve
  • Algarve-Portal´: Albufeira
  • Photos of Albufeira
  • A quick glance at Albufeira via photos and short descriptions



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    Hotels in Albufeira
    Apartamentos Turísticos Domus Maris Score 4.4 from 53 reviews
    Torre da Medronheira, Lote 8,Olhos de água 4.4/10
    54 apartments with a well-equipped kitchen (with a microwave, electric cooker and fridge), a sea view balcony, satellite tv, a safe and direct-dial telephone. Furthermore, we offer a swimming pool and games room. The nearest supervised beach is 100 metres away. ... more
     
    Vila Petra Score 7.375 from 45 reviews
    R. Mouzinho de Albuquerque 7.38/10
    Halfboard: € 18 ... more
     
    Auramar Beach Resort Score 7.05 from 345 reviews
    Praia dos Aveiros 7.05/10
    Very quiet hotel close to the sea, at 500 mt from the night life area and at 2 km from the historical part of the city of Albufeira. There's a golf court at 3 km, for which you can make reservations at very special prices at our reception. We also organize excursions and there's a pick-up service at our hotel for the casino and various theme parks. ... more
     
    Boa Vista Hotel & Spa Score 6.9 from 44 reviews
    Rua Samora Barros, nº 20 6.9/10
    The Boa Vista Spa opens between 08.30 and 13.00 and between 16.00 and 20:30, with an array of treatments and therapies. Choose from massages, hydrotherapy, a steam bath, mud and seaweed wraps, or use of the sauna and gym. An outdoor swimming pool is equipped with sunbeds and parasols for sunbathers. Other useful services include room service, available from 07.00 until 24.00. Two function rooms can host your meetings or gatherings. Bilingual staff at the 24-hour reception can aid you with your travel plans or queries. ... more
     
    Albergaria Senhora da Rocha Score 6.3 from 34 reviews
    Praia Nossa Senhora da Rocha 6.3/10
    Some rooms offer sea view, while others offer an inland view. The majority has a balcony. ... more
     
    More hotels in Albufeira

    Half Day Shopping Tour to Quarteira Market 6 hours

    Half Day Shopping Tour to Quarteira Market

    Quarteira is a bustling town, with an attractive seafront promenade and busy fish market.

    On this half day tour, you will have the opportunity to see the real gypsy market of Quarteira Market. Explore all of the stalls and haggle with gypsies for the best buys - the locals say the best buys are cotton goods, footwear and pottery, so don't hesitate, this is your chance to practice your bargaining skills!

    On the return drive through one of the largest tourism developments in Europe and visit Marina de Vilamoura.

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    Full Day Cultural Lisbon City Tour 12 hours

    Full Day Cultural Lisbon City Tour

    You will arrive in Lisbon, where you will tour the "Queen of the Tagus River".

    Drive over the 25th April Suspension Bridge and admire the majestic statue of Christ the King, before visiting Jeronimos Monastery, the Monument of the Discoveries, Belem Tower and the old Moorish Alfama district.

    You will then have free time for lunch (not included) and shopping in the city center.

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    Half Day Sightseeing Tour of Lagos and Sagres 6 hours

    Half Day Sightseeing Tour of Lagos and Sagres

    Admire the magnificent views of the bay at Ponta da Piedade you first stop today.

    Discover Lagos, a town linked to the Portuguese Discoveries and join a guided visit of the Antonine Museum within the Golden Chapel of St. Anthony (entrance fee not included), the slave market and the statue of Prince Henry the Navigator.

    Before your tour concludes, visit the village of Sagres and see its fishing harbor and Cape St. Vincent.

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