Located in the Algarve of Portugal, just 40 kilometers from Faro Airport, the popular seaside resort of Albufeira attracts a wide range of visitors. The beautiful beaches and lively nightlife attract young and old alike, and families with children who flock to the resort on their inexpensive vacation in Portugal. The complex has numerous restaurants serving a selection of traditional Portuguese and international cuisine, cafes and bars. Try some traditional fish and seafood dishes at the restaurants around Pescadores Beach to get a taste of the real Portugal. Along the seafront, towards Praia da Oura, there is no end to lively music bars that stay open until the clubs and discos open in the evening.

A 32 kilometer 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 impressive colored cliffs. Near the tourist center are the two main beaches: the wide golden sandy beach of Albufeira and the protected 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, such as windsurfing, jet-skiing and sailing.

Away from the beaches, there are some clifftop coastal trails that run along the entire Algarve coastline and a beautiful landscape to explore where you’ll find quaint towns, market towns, peaceful orange and olive trees, 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 have many warm and sunny days with temperatures that rarely drop below a pleasant 15 ° C. For culture lovers, there are many Roman ruins throughout. of the Algarve to explore, along with historic cities such as Lagos, Tavira, Silves and Monchique.

The whole family, especially children, will love Guia’s Zoo Marine Center, just 15 minutes from the complex. Here you will see sharks, turtles, alligators, and beautiful tropical birds. Then there’s Krazy World, which offers hands-on animal rides, rides, and swimming. A family day out at Aqualand, one of the best water parks in Portugal, should not be missed on your Albufeira vacation packages. Enjoy the thrill of the Congo River, whitewater rafting, the Kamikaze, and the Anaconda corkscrew. The Slide and Splash in Lagos is also a great day out for the whole family.

Of course, the main attraction of a holiday in Albufeira is the magnificent beaches, but take the time to visit the old town with its narrow cobbled streets, traditional fishermen’s huts, traditional Portuguese bars and interesting churches.

Albufeira enjoys a warm, dry and sunny climate, which is the best in the Algarve. Although the beaches are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the climate of Albufeira is typically Mediterranean. During the summer months, sea temperatures exceed 20 ° C and, together with the constant gentle sea breeze, create the ideal conditions for water sports.