Albufeira

Travel Guide

Albufeira which includes landscape views and a beach as well as an individual male
Albufeira featuring swimming, a sandy beach and a coastal town
Fisherman\'s Beach which includes a coastal town and a sandy beach
Gale Beach which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and surf
Albufeira showing a house, a city and street scenes
Sunbathe on the beach, explore the old town andenjoy delicious seafood in Albufeira, one of themost popular holiday destinations in Portugal.

Albufeira is a quaintcoastal town where you’ll find some of the most beautiful and sunny beaches inPortugal. Cool off by swimming in the ocean or enjoy local dishes in arestaurant right on the beach. Of course, there’s more than just sea and sand.Wander the cobbled streets of the old city and visit the ruins of PaderneCastle. Go shopping for souvenirs in the city centre before spending yourevenings in one of the many bars on the Strip.

Albufeira’s historyspans back as far as the time of the Romans. In 1755 the city was largelydestroyed by an earthquake, and while a lot of its classic architecture hasbeen damaged over the years, by this and other occurrences, there are a stillsigns of its Roman past everywhere. Today, this ancient fishing village is oneof the most prosperous places in the Algarve.

Albufeira is known forits spectacular beaches. Just a short walk from the centre you will find thetwo largest and most popular beaches, Praia dos Pescadoresand Praia do Túnel. If you’d rather escape thecrowds, then head to one of the more secluded beaches such as Praiade Gale to the west. When it's lunchtime, simply follow thesmell of barbecued fish that wafts down to the beach from the nearbyrestaurants.

Head over to the marina to see the famousmulticoloured apartments overlooking the water, then find yourself a bar orcafe and enjoy a glass of local sparkling rose while watching the boats sailby. Or, better yet, get yourself a boat and get out on the water. With severaltour operators, it’s easy to take a fishing trip or cruise out along the coast.

Albufeira is locatedjust 36 kilometres from the capital, Faro.It’s easy to explore the place on foot and has excellent connections to thenearby airport, so no need to rent a car. You’ll find the weather is sunny throughoutthe year, like the rest of the Algarve. It’s no wonder Albufeirais such a popular destination.

Where to stay in Albufeira

Fisherman\'s Beach which includes a coastal town and a beach

Albufeira Old Town

4.5/5(76 area reviews)

Albufeira Old Town is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Albufeira Old Town Square or Peneco Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Albufeira Old Town
Albufeira featuring street scenes, a small town or village and night scenes

Albufeira Center

A noteworthy feature of Albufeira Center is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Albufeira Old Town Square and Peneco Beach.

Albufeira Center
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Santa Eulália

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Santa Eulália, Santa Eulalia Beach and Oura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Santa Eulália
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Correeira

Though Correeira may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Albufeira Old Town Square and The Strip.

Correeira
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Peneco Beach

5/5(6 area reviews)

Peneco Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Peneco Beach and Elevador do Peneco.

Peneco Beach
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Alpouvar

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Alpouvar might not have many top sights, but Albufeira Old Town Square and Peneco Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Alpouvar
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
5 out of 5
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
The price is €544 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€544
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (682 reviews)
"It is right by the beautiful beach and the people are so lovely. You can walk around the area and explore the neighborhood. Very clean and attentive staff to take care of your needs."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
4 out of 5
Av. do Estádio, PO Box 2445, Albufeira
The price is €146 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
€146
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (229 reviews)
"A great stay at this newly rebranded/renovated property. Although some works are still ongoing, it didn’t impact our stay and on the surface the property seemed to be operating normally."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Hotel Da Gale
Hotel Da Gale
2 out of 5
Largo Dos Luisadas, Albufeira
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
5.4/10 (442 reviews)
"The stay was amazing , the girl at reception was very helpfull. The only issue we had the television remote wasn't working ."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Hotel Da Gale
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Clube Albufeira Garden Village
Clube Albufeira Garden Village
4 out of 5
Estrada de Ferreiras-Alpouvar, Albufeira
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira ...
8/10 Very Good! (205 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my visit, lovely place and lovely people!"

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Clube Albufeira Garden Village
Cheerfulway Minichoro
Cheerfulway Minichoro
3 out of 5
Rua José Afonso Lt23 - Apartado 1059, Albufeira, Algarve
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition ...
5.8/10 (43 reviews)
"O importante pra nós é cama boa e chuveiro bom isso foi o suficiente para nós apesar de que as tomadas não pegam bem, e não tem ventilador pois estava muito quente essa noite, mas foi ok pelo preço que pagamos."

Reviewed on 15 Sep 2024

Cheerfulway Minichoro
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia
3 out of 5
Estrada de Santa Eulalia, Apartado 978, Areias de S. Joao, Albufeira, Faro
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Albufeira ...
5.6/10 (28 reviews)
Perfecto
"Amazing magnificento es bonita ❤️"

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Albufeira

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
294
5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
274
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
57
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
10
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Steve

Been coming here for many years so will always recommend Albufeira as well as the other towns in the Algarve such as Carvoeiro, Vilamoura, Armacao De Pera, Portimao. Choosing a town depends on what type of holiday you are after.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Great if you want music bars and souvenir shops. Found the town tatty. We had been to Lagos the week before which was far nicer.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place. Quiet where we stayed with amenities close by. Decent supermarket with everything we needed across the road. The beach was beautiful.The Old Town was stunning with great pubs, clubs and restaurants. All very friendly people. Loved it

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Would definitely recommend and stay again! Best staff ive had in a hotel so friendly and helpful

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very nice town. The council takes pride in public areas, there have even got a fitness park. All shops are close including Aldi and Lidl.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice winter holiday destination . Warm and sunny compared to U.K. temperatures.