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Municipality in Algarve, Portugal
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Albufeira is a city (cidade) and municipality (concelho) in the district of Faro (Algarve). Albufeira is one of the most popular and internationally famous holiday destinations in the Algarve, the most southern and sunniest region of continental Portugal. The resorts and hotels extend from Olhos d'Agua to Galé along the beautiful rocky coastline of the area. Many holiday makers return year after year because of the lovely beaches, very good climate, proximity of many restaurants, bars and pubs.
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Almoáda Castle
Moorish 12th-century castle.
A small local museum with archeological exhibits from prehistory to Roman and Muslim era.
Based on the theme "The Life of the Oceans", Zoomarine occupies over 8 hectares. With a single ticket, the visitor has access to an area of leisure, entertainment and education. Just a few kilometers from Albufeira you can watch presentations with dolphins, seals and sea lions, with tropical birds and birds of prey. Here you find also an amazing aquarium with sharks, various habitats, Cinema4D, attractions, amusements and swimming pools, making your visit to Zoomarine even more unforgettable.
Zoomarine is very popular with families with kids, therefore there are longer queues during the high season.
High quality restaurant serving fresh seafood and a wide range of meat dishes. Highly recommended is the Chef's Fillet Steak.
One of the top Michelin Restaurants in Portugal, Vila Joya resembles a small oriental palazzo and is nestled in a breathtaking garden setting on a cliff with stunning views facing the sea.
This hotel in Albufeira offers rooms equipped with cable TV, air conditioning and kitchenette. Some of its facilities and services are restaurant, bar, game room, billiards, outdoor swimming pool, safe deposit boxes and housekeeping.
formerly Perola do Algarve
Offers rooms equipped with cable TV, air conditioning and kitchenette. Some of its facilities and services are bar, pool bar, restaurant, game room, outdoor swimming pool, air-conditioned public areas, billiards, 24-hour front desk and housekeeping.
On the banks of the Ria Formosa, the interior is said to have an Arabian ambience of old southern Portugal. Online booking.
Close to Praia da Galé and only 6 km away from the centre of city. Online booking.
Located right at Praia da Galé, 5 minutes away from Albufeira. Online booking.
Located over the red cliffs and with direct access to the beach.
A condominium with luxury villas and apartments.
Encosta da Orada offers rooms equipped with television, kitchenette, refrigerator and microwave and has a swimming pool, casino, garden, tennis court, golf course, room service, dry cleaning, parking, bicycle rental and airport shuttle.
Jardins de Santa Eulalia offers rooms equipped with in-room safe, kitchenette, refrigerator, fireplace, television and dining area, and has a bar/lounge, garden, outdoor swimming pool, airport shuttle, laundry service and car rental service.
Great place to get fish, fresh fruits and veggies, and dried figs from local producers and farmers.
One of the largest of its kind in the Algarve is this commercial centre at Guia on the EN125. Over a hundred shops, a supermarket and numerous restaurants are spread over two floors.
By bus
For buses from and to local nearby towns and cities, checkout the timetables of the local transport company Eva Bus.
By plane
Faro Airport (FAO) is also the main entrance to get in the Algarve through many low cost airline companies, and there is a large choice of airport transfers carrier companies that can provide…
By car
Car rental facilities are found in the city centre and include major international chains (Hertz, Europcar) and local ones.
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Faro · International · FAO
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