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Albufeira Overview

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One of the most beautiful locations in Portugal, Albufeira has something for everyone. There are a host of attractions and activities that will keep you captivated by this magical place.

It will take about an hour for you to get to Albufeira from Faro Airport, which will provide you an opportunity to behold the spectacular scenes of the Portuguese Mediterranean coast and the breathtaking landscape. This will also help you to learn about the resort and the tourist attractions which you should not miss.

Albufeira is home to seven of the most spectacular beaches of the Mediterranean. You will find Albufeira’s clear sand beaches with a backdrop of lush cliffs the perfect place to relax, some of which are also overseen by lifeguards.

Albufeira offers various options when it comes to accommodation including 3 & 4-Star hotels and self-catering apartments. With a wide range of 4-star hotels at affordable prices, you can select the one that suits you best, whether it be a half-board or all-inclusive package.

Albufeira Features Plenty of Activities to Keep You Engaged

Family on holiday Albufeira will keep you interested with a myriad of activities, which enable you a fun-filled holiday. With Albufeira being a coastal resort, it’s needless to say you will come across some excellent beach activities, such as water sports, surfing, windsurfing, water-skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling, jet-skiing, sailing, fishing, and paragliding. Or perhaps you could simply hire pedaloes on the beaches for some light action.

Aside from the many sporting and adventure activities here, Albufeira takes you for a tour of its natural wonders. With its huge marine park where you can witness the wonderful marine and coastal widelife of Albufeira, holidaymakers can admire the beautiful dolphins, sea lions, walruses, while also taking advantage of the fantastic swimming pools and rides on offer.

You can find sporting activities very conveniently, as they are featured by many of the holiday complexes. One of the most popular attractions is Aqualand, where you will find a host of features to keep the whole family entertained. From outdoor swimming pools to a variety of exciting rides, Aqualand is a fabulous day out.

Apart from all the aquatic activities and sports, Albufeira is also known for its fine golf courses that offer courses from the novice to expert level. A number of other adventures that you can experience in Albufeira are cruises along the Spanish coast, a Jeep safari of the resort or simply moving on to the historical Lisbon for sightseeing and shopping for those essential Portuguese souvenirs that will remind you of your trip.

Albufeira Features a Variety of Restaurants

Couple on an all inclusive holiday Excellent food is a must to enhance your holiday pleasures, and Albufeira offers plenty of restaurants that offer a range of cuisines. You can find Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, French, Japanese and British cuisines, as well as a delicious range of seafood, which you can enjoy along with the pleasant evening entertainment you will come across here. For those looking for fast food, there is no shortage of the popular Mcdonalds or Burger King. After a delicious meal out, tourists can head to the main centre of Albufeira where there is an exciting nightlife on offer, with a range of pubs and nightclubs for you to enjoy.

Albufeira is also a fabulous place for shopping. You can find oil paintings and craft, local art and shops that offer garments, jewellery, ceramics, and many different food items.

Transport is also available very easily in Albufeira, with its bus service offering you trips anywhere within the Algarve region, and is available until late evening. Aside from buses, you can also hire cabs or private cars.

Albufeira Weather and Climate

One of the main reasons why thousands of tourists are gravitated to Albufeira is its fantastic weather. You will see plenty of sun in Albufeira, as sunny summers dominate the year around climate, and there is also little rain during winters as well.

During summers, July and August are the hottest, with an average temperature of 31°C. Summers have long days, which enable you to enjoy the sun for as long as 12 hours a day. However, the constant coastal breeze makes the temperature mild, and the weather and temperature are usually very pleasant and comfortable.

Spring and fall in Albufeira are very pleasant, with the maximum temperature ranging up to 19°C. 15°C is as cold as it gets in Albufeira in the peak winter months of December and January, so the winters are very pleasant and comfortable, but with a sunshine of just 6 hours a day. Albufeira sees only 50 rainfall days a year, which mostly occur between the months of November to March.

You can find cheap holidays to Albufeira by choosing one of the packages offered by CheapHolidays.com, of which last minute holidays are all-inclusive packages are popular, which enable you to visit the most popular tourist attractions in Albufeira.

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