Albufeira

Albufeira is a fishing village-turned-beach resort on Portugal’s southernmost edge of the Algarve. It’s the place to be for taking in some of the best Portugal’s coastal beauty. This seaside town is home to some of the Algarve’s finest family-friendly Blue Flag beaches, some only a short stroll down from Albufeira's Old Town. Be sure to seek out the clifftop viewpoints overlooking golden stretches of sand and magnificent sea stacks.

Couples can find old-world charms through cobbled streets or discover uncrowded beaches for mesmerising Algarve sunsets. Come the summer months, especially in the New Town some 3 km away, you’re treated to some hedonistic scenes with lively bars and clubs. Whether you’re travelling with tots in tow, looking for fantastic seafood, or for a mix of sunshine and party hotspots, Albufeira is a resort town to suit.

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10 Best Things to Do in Albufeira
You will find plenty of things to do in Albufeira, the salt-washed and vibrant holidaying mecca of the Algarve. Spreading from a buzzy marina that's peppered with bars and clubs to a cobbled Old Town that bursts with souvenir stalls...
14 Best Beaches in Albufeira
Beaches in Albufeira come in a great variety and offer different sights and activities, so you’ll want to visit more than just one. There are beaches with natural wonders, ensuring lifelong memories for families and couples. Other beaches are all...
10 Best Things to Do for Couples in Albufeira
Albufeira is an excellent place for a romantic retreat, where you can indulge in precious experiences, propose to your partner,...
9 Best Family Things to Do in Albufeira
These best family things to do in Albufeira show that the town has all the makings of a spectacular holiday...
10 Things to Do in Albufeira When it Rains
Albufeira might be best known for its 300-plus days of sun each year and body-bronzing temperatures, but even this corner...

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5 Best Restaurants in Albufeira
Albufeira's menus fuse the bounty of the ocean with the farm-to-table fare of inland Algarve, along with classic traveller favourites. They also come with a hefty dousing of rich Portuguese red and white wines for good measure. The upshot? You should never be going hungry in this bustling resort town, whether you're searching for international cuisine or a platter of...
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Winkelen in Albufeira

10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Albufeira
Albufeira’s shopping scene mostly comprises souvenir shops and beach boutiques that dot the older parts of town, closer to the beach and the marina. Once a sleepy fishing village, Albufeira is now engulfed by the infrastructure required to support this influx of visitors: hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, and of course, shops. Tucked away here and there, are specialist shops selling local...
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Het nachtleven in Albufeira

5 Best Nightlife in Albufeira
Albufeira is one of the most bustling towns in the Algarve, especially at night. By day, crowds hit the shimmering beaches of the Algarve coast, lazing between the fishing boats and high cliffs. Once the sun sets, the action switches to the Old Town's cobbled lanes and the vibrant Albufeira Marina. Nightlife spots in these areas run the gamut, from...
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