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Albufeira - Algarve - Portugal
Our Algarve villas and apartments are all set in superb locations around the beautiful old town Albufeira in the centre of Algarve.
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You wish you were here?
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Albufeira is now one of the most popular resorts in the Algarve . Whilst maintaining its character as a Portuguese fishing village the resort has developed into a holiday haven for all ages. The old town retains its charm as you wonder through the narrow cobbled streets and white washed houses.
There you will find shops, bars, cafes and a variety of restaurants serving anything from Chinese food to the infamous local fish cuisine. About a mile to the east is the bustling new town with its many restaurants, bars and clubs easily accessible by car, bus or on foot.
Old town
To the west of the old town is the new marina which is starting to establish itself with boutiques and cafes. There are 23 local beaches with many more on the Algarve waiting to be explored. The Algarve is highly regarded amongst golf enthusiasts with 21 courses over 100km of coastline. Whether you're looking to relax, explore or want an activity holiday, Albufeira and the Algarve has something for everyone.
The Strip, to the east of town, runs from the Montechoro Hotel down to the Praia da Oura, lined with dozens of cafes, restaurants and bars that keep pumping from breakfast time to the small hours.
On the long stretch of beach below the central square, accessed through a tunnel, craggy fishermen mend their nets unperturbed by the languishing topless sunbathers around them. There are two residential villages of Sesmarias and Gale 4 km west of the old town of Albufeira . They are spoilt be the choice of the beaches: Praia Sao Rafael, Praia do Castelo, Praia do Coelho and Gale beaches, all of which have excellent restaurants and bars. There are several mini markets and numerous restaurants also within walking distance.
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Sun and sea bathing on the golden beaches and in the warm, clear water is enough to content most holidaymakers, with about 23 beaches (some with Blue Flag status) in the area along a 19-mile (30km) stretch of coastline. Water sports of all sorts are on offer at the main beaches, from sailing and windsurfing to jet-skiing. Golfers can try out the neat nine-hole Pine Cliffs course about three miles (5km) east of Albufeira at the Sheraton Algarve. Those with children will spend fun times at Zoo Marine in Guia, just a few miles away, with water slides, swimming pools, dolphin shows and an aquarium. Just wandering around the intriguing old town centre is a pleasant way to pass a day. Look out for interesting local landmarks like the Clock Tower at Rua Bernardino de Sousa, and the 18th-century Parish Church on the Rua da Igreja Nova built on the site of an earlier one that collapsed in the earthquake of 1755. One of the few buildings that survived that quake is the Old Inn on Rua Henrique Calado. Also fascinating is the Xorino Cave , which served as shelter for fugitive Moors during the Christian conquest of the town in ancient times. There is also an archaeological museum in Albufeira and several art galleries
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The Algarve is famous for its beaches and coastline and it is still possible to find a quiet stretch of beach just a short drive from your holiday villa.
Albufeira boasts beaches where the sand is fine and the sea a turquoise blue sheltered by cliffs which are canvasses painted with a whimsical palette of natural hues. It is for its beaches that Albufeira is internationally renowned, because all of them are different... and they are all equally enchanting.
Praia do Coelh0 - A small beach between colourful cliffs. |
Praia do Coelho
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Praia do Gale
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Praia do Gale.
Gale - An expanse of sand that stretches for miles, between cliffs. It is equipped with a wide variety of tourist facilities. In the direction of Albufeira there are two small beaches that are quiet and little visited.
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Praia Sao Rafael |
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Praia do São Rafael and Vigia
São Rafael and Vigia - Beaches of great beauty separated by rocks. Tourist facilities. Nearby Ponte Pequena and Ninho das Andorinhas are fascinating rock formations
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Praia da Falesia.
Falesia - Endless miles of beaches fringed by the green pines and the many reddish colours Of the surrounding cliffs. Tourist and sports facilities available |
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Old town Praia
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Praia da Albufeira.
Albufeira - A long strip of sand with the city surrounding it like an amphitheatre, it is made up of three beaches: Peneco, Pescadores and Inatel.
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