Welcome
to Albufeira...
The
bustling city of Albufeira is considered as one of the top tourist destinations
in the European country of Portugal attracting millions of visitors and
tourists annually who flock to this popular coastal resort town to enjoy
time off on Albufeira's numerous beautiful beaches as well as to bask in
the warm sunny weather the city is well known for.
The tourist facilities in Albufeira are truly world class, from the types
of accommodation which include luxury resorts and holiday villas along with
international hotel chains for the rich, middle class apartment complexes
as well as a collection of
cheap hotels in Portugal and budget hostels which make it attractive
for people who are on a budget while on their holidays.
As the
'Tourist Capital' of Portugal, Albufeira is a favourite destination for
many, because of its wide variety of attractions, including the great nightlife,
the stunning beaches, the exhilarating water sports, golf courses, glorious
landscape and of course, the wonderful local cuisine.
The
'Old Town' is a
lovely place to stroll around, either in the morning when it's quiet, or
in the evening when it truly comes to life. There are dozens of pavement
cafes to be found on its cobbled paths, where you can watch the street musicians
and buskers, with a huge choice of restaurants and shops which cater for
all tastes and budgets.
Another popular area, better known by tourists as
'The
Strip' - promises a lively night out with a great atmosphere,
and is also a great place to shop for souvenirs by day. The Strip
stretches from Montechoro Hotel heading straight down towards Oura Beach
in the south - yet another jewel in the crown of the city...
With more than 3000 hours of sunshine per year, its colourful landscape
and the friendly charm of it's people, it is little wonder that many people
flock to the area to enjoy a long weekend, or indeed, a lifetime!
Pictured: Top: Inatel Beach, Middle:
Old Town Centre, Bottom: Sao Rafael.
Airport:
Faro
Distance:
46 km
Transfer
Time: 40 mins
