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Albufeira holidays – Hugely popular Algarve beach resort
Albufeira is one of the most popular Algarve beach resorts. The old village, the string of beautiful beaches and a lively nightlife scene ensure that Albufeira holidays attract a wide range of visitors young and old, and are hugely popular with families with children. Albufeira is in the middle of Portugal’s south Algarve coast, 25 miles west of Faro airport. Albufeira holidays are ideally placed for exploring a 20-mile stretch of beautiful coastline with over 20 superb beaches. In fact Albufeira alone boasts no less than 7 lovely resort beaches separated by attractive coloured cliffs. While Albufeira has grown enormously, it remains well-planned and retains an attractive centre in the old village with its traditional low fisherman’s cottages, churches and narrow cobbled streets.
Albufeira beaches – The main attraction
Without a doubt the main attraction of Albufeira holidays is the marvellous string of sandy beaches. Albufeira beach is an attractive well-equipped stretch of broad golden sand. Likewise the other main Albufeira beach, Praia da Oura, which is sheltered by ochre coloured cliffs. Both these Albufeira beaches are close to the resort centre. For a more secluded smaller Albufeira beach try Sao Rafael, Castelo, Olhos d’Agua, Maria Luisa or Santa Eulalia, and the beaches on the outstanding coastline towards Galé. There are fine clifftop coast paths and good bus connections along the Algarve coast in both directions. Children and teenagers on holiday in Albufeira will enjoy the Zoo Marine centre at Guia, as well as the English-language cinema, bowling and a strong emphasis on watersports, including sailing, jet-skiing and windsurfing. Albufeira holidays should try to include a look at the beautiful gentle countryside inland from Albufeira with its fig trees and sleepy orange groves.
Holidays in Albufeira – One of the Algarve’s liveliest resorts
Holidays in Albufeira can sample traditional Portuguese bars in the old town and a remarkable number of cafes, bars and British-owned pubs elsewhere, particularly on the seafront towards Praia da Oura, where music bars remain lively until late when the discos take over. The resort’s lively nightlife make Albufeira holidays a popular choice with younger visitors to the Algarve. For something different try the casino at nearby Vilamoura. Another collection of bars is found around the pleasant main square. Albufeira holidays offer a huge choice of restaurants, with a large selection of restaurants serving traditional Portuguese fish and seafood around the Fisherman’s beach alongside more predictable tourist fare on the seafront. Albufeira holidays offer the chance to buy local crafts like jewellery, lace, paintings and pottery in the market and the town square.
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