Located in Portugal’s Algarve, just 25 miles from Faro airport, the popular seaside resort of Albufeira attracts a wide variety of visitors. The beautiful beaches and lively nightlife attract young and old alike, and families with children flock to the resort on their cheap Portugal vacations. The complex has many restaurants serving a selection of traditional Portuguese and international cuisine, cafes and bars. Try some traditional fish and seafood dishes at the restaurants around Fisherman’s Beach for a taste of the real Portugal. Along the seafront, in the direction of Praia da Oura, there are plenty of lively music bars that stay open until the clubs and discos open for the night.
A 20-mile-long coastline and 20 excellent beaches, 7 of which are in Albufeira, await visitors to explore when visiting the Algarve. Each of these 7 beaches is separated by incredible colored cliffs. Close to the town center are the two main beaches: the wide golden sand beach of Albufeira and the sheltered Praia da Oura beach. There are more secluded beaches in Santa Eulalia, Maria Luisa, Sao Rafael, Castelo and Olhos d’Agua. Albufeira offers a wide range of water sports, including windsurfing, jet skiing and sailing.
Away from the beaches, there are some cliff-top coastal paths that stretch along the Algarve coastline and beautiful landscapes to explore, where you’ll find quaint villages, market towns, peaceful orange and olive groves and fig trees for shade. . The Algarve offers some first-class golf courses for golf lovers, including the popular Vilamoura and Quarteira courses. Golfers are particularly drawn to Albufeira during the winter months, when the courses enjoy many warm, sunny days with temperatures rarely dipping below a comfortable 15°C. For culture lovers, there are plenty of Roman ruins throughout the Algarve to explore, along with historic towns such as Lagos, Tavira, Silves and Monchique.
The whole family, especially children, will love the Zoo Marine Center in Guia, just 15 minutes from the resort. Here you can see sharks, turtles, alligators and beautiful tropical birds. Then there’s Krazy World, which offers hands-on animal rides, carnival rides, and swimming. A family outing to Aqualand, one of the best water parks in Portugal, cannot be missing from your holiday packages to Albufeira. Enjoy the thrill of the Congo River, whitewater rafting, the Kamikaze, and the Corkscrew Anaconda. The Slide and Splash in Lagos is also a great day out for the whole family.
Of course, the main attraction of Albufeira holidays are the magnificent beaches, but take some time to visit the old town of the resort with its narrow cobbled streets, traditional fishermen’s huts, traditional Portuguese bars and interesting churches.
Albufeira enjoys a hot, dry and sunny climate, the best in the Algarve. Although the beaches are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, Albufeira’s climate is typically Mediterranean. During the summer months, sea temperatures exceed 20°C and, together with the constant and gentle sea breeze, create ideal conditions for water sports.