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Albufeira
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The former fishing village has transformed into a bustling seaside resort, lively (its main appeal) and rather upscale.
Overview of Albufeira
The former fishing village has transformed into a bustling seaside resort, lively (its main appeal) and rather upscale.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
- Localisation:
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 40,828 inhabitants (2012).
- Superficie: 140.91 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Site internet: http://www.visitalbufeira.pt
History of Albufeira
What to see and do in Albufeira
Sao Joao Sands
Also known as "The Strip". This is the city's party district, with everything you need for a great night out and the crowd to match.
Also known as "The Strip". This is the city's party district, with everything you need for a great night out and the crowd to match.
Museum of Archaeology
A small museum on the outskirts of the old town, by the seafront. It showcases the results of local excavations covering prehistoric, Roman, and Moorish periods.
A small museum on the outskirts of the old town, by the seafront. It showcases the results of local excavations covering prehistoric, Roman, and Moorish periods.
Old Town
As is often the case with historic centres, narrow cobbled streets, beautiful white façades, a few churches and monuments, but also plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants that make it a lively spot.
As is often the case with historic centres, narrow cobbled streets, beautiful white façades, a few churches and monuments, but also plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants that make it a lively spot.
Things to do in Albufeira
Beaches and water activities
Other activities
Bars and nightlife
Climate and weather in Albufeira
The city enjoys a Mediterranean climate influenced by the Gulf Stream. Winters are mild and humid, while summers are hot and sunny (the Algarve is the sunniest region in Portugal).
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albufeira | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Transport
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Nearby
Interesting places near Albufeira:
Faro
Capital of the Algarve, Faro is primarily the airport gateway for millions of holidaymakers heading to southern Portugal. Nevertheless, the city also boasts some historic buildings, nearby beaches, and a nature reserve on its outskirts.
Capital of the Algarve, Faro is primarily the airport gateway for millions of holidaymakers heading to southern Portugal. Nevertheless, the city also boasts some historic buildings, nearby beaches, and a nature reserve on its outskirts.
Lagoa
An area of beautiful beaches (and occasional cliffs) between Albufeira and Portimão. Several churches, convents, and old forts in the surrounding area.
An area of beautiful beaches (and occasional cliffs) between Albufeira and Portimão. Several churches, convents, and old forts in the surrounding area.
Lagos
Located almost at the southwestern tip of the country, Lagos offers lovely beaches, beautiful architecture, and a rich historical heritage. You can also take scenic boat trips to explore its cliffs.
Located almost at the southwestern tip of the country, Lagos offers lovely beaches, beautiful architecture, and a rich historical heritage. You can also take scenic boat trips to explore its cliffs.
Loulé
Slightly inland from the coast, the town features several churches and a hilltop castle overlooking the area. Nearby are renowned beaches and golf courses, including Quinta do Lago.
Slightly inland from the coast, the town features several churches and a hilltop castle overlooking the area. Nearby are renowned beaches and golf courses, including Quinta do Lago.
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Just outside Faro, this lagoon area is renowned for its birdlife. You can also take boat trips, enjoy the beaches, and visit some Roman ruins.
Just outside Faro, this lagoon area is renowned for its birdlife. You can also take boat trips, enjoy the beaches, and visit some Roman ruins.
Portimão
The second city of the Algarve, this traditionally fishing-oriented town is now known for its beach and sporting events (surfing, regattas, F1). Nearby, Alvor and Carvoeiro are also quite tourist-friendly.
The second city of the Algarve, this traditionally fishing-oriented town is now known for its beach and sporting events (surfing, regattas, F1). Nearby, Alvor and Carvoeiro are also quite tourist-friendly.
Silves
West of Faro, the city has one of the region’s prettiest old centres, featuring a beautiful cathedral and an ancient Moorish fortress surrounded by walls.
West of Faro, the city has one of the region’s prettiest old centres, featuring a beautiful cathedral and an ancient Moorish fortress surrounded by walls.
Vilamoura
One of Europe’s largest beach and tourist resorts, located west of Faro near Quarteira. A few Roman ruins amid it all.
One of Europe’s largest beach and tourist resorts, located west of Faro near Quarteira. A few Roman ruins amid it all.
Further reading
Worth a look / Other
Old Town (Albufeira)
★★ As is often the case with historic centres, narrow cobbled streets, beautiful white façades, a few churches and monuments, but also plenty…
Zoomarine
★★ A combined water park and dolphinarium located on the northern outskirts of the city.
Sao Joao Sands
★ Also known as "The Strip". This is the city's party district, with everything you need for a great night out and the crowd to match.
Archaeology Museum (Albufeira)
★ A small museum on the outskirts of the old town, by the seafront. It showcases the results of local excavations covering prehistoric…