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Holidays in Albufeira

Starting out as a small fishing village with the Romans making their mark here, Albufeira is now one of Portugal’s most popular resorts. This Algarve treasure has two main areas – the Old Town and the Strip. Offering completely contrasting holidays, go from beautiful mosaic cobbles lined with over 100 restaurants to a long road filled with neon-lit bars and clubs.

With 25 sand spots to call its own, you can hit a different shore everyday if you wish. Celebrated for its limestone cliff backed shoreline, the beach scenery is truly captivating. There’s a real mix of modern and traditional lures here, from restaurants dedicated to its seafaring past alongside a smart marina where fancy yachts and multi-coloured houses show off the resort’s progression.

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Euro € Currency Euro €
Portugese Language Portugese
GMT+01:00 Time Zone GMT+01:00
2h 55m Avg. Flight Time 2h 55m
May-October Peak Travel May-October
£2.80 Price of a pint £2.80
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Food and drink in Albufeira

Boasting an extensive lineup of restaurants, whether you’re looking for the most authentic recipes or you’d prefer to eat something international, every palate is catered for. Of course, fish comes in abundance with dishes such as conquilhas à algarvia – clams which are garnished with parsley or coriander, while grilled sardines take centre stage in almost every...more

Best beaches in Albufeira

As a region known for its fantastic quality of beaches, Albufeira is no different. With plenty of shelter provided from its surrounding limestone cliffs, the resort’s dramatic coastline is a sight to behold. With a staggering 25 beaches to choose from, it’s hard to know where to head first with some famed for their rock formations and others for their convenient location...more

Things to do in Albufeira

Holidays to Albufeira are jam-packed from start to finish, wander its Old Town soaking up its traditional atmosphere, hit the strip for a night of wild partying or head to its marina for boat excursions. Over on its golden sand coastline, days range from relaxing sunbathing sessions and Atlantic dips to fast-paced watersports and surfing sessions. There’s also plenty of...more