ALBUFEIRA tops the list of package-tour destinations in the Algarve – and it's easy to see why. The old centre remains an unusually pretty village, with narrow, twisting lanes of whitewashed houses crisscrossing the high ochre-red cliffs above a beautiful spread of beaches. But beyond, hundreds of apartment buildings lie strung across the hillsides that spread east and west, around the town's marina. If you're looking for unspoiled Portugal, this isn't it. Nevertheless, Albufeira is undeniably a fun resort, ... More
Overview of Albufeira, Portugal
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ALBUFEIRA tops the list of package-tour destinations in the Algarve – and it's easy to see why. The old centre remains an unusually pretty village, with narrow, twisting lanes of whitewashed houses crisscrossing the high ochre-red cliffs above a beautiful spread of beaches. But beyond, hundreds of apartment buildings lie strung across the hillsides that spread east and west, around the town's marina. If you're looking for unspoiled Portugal, this isn't it. Nevertheless, Albufeira is undeniably a fun resort, attracting a varied mix of holidaymakers, notably a well-heeled clientele that frequents the more expensive restaurants, and a younger contingent who devote themselves to consuming as much alcohol as is humanly possible.
Description:
It's a first class hotel in a central location in Albufeira, about 1,2 km from the beach in Praia da
Oura (free bus transport 4 times daily to the beach). The hotel consists of one main building and smaller ...
Description:
The resort stands proudly on a cliff top surrounded by pine trees and overlooks miles of unspoiled beaches edging the
clear, blue sea. The serene architecture creates a charming combination with intimate spaces and gardens. The 154 luxury apartments ...
Description:
The Falesia Mar Beach Resort is located in Olhos d'Agua, the beach is 300 m away and the resort center
is 500 m from the hotel. Nearby towns include Albufeira 6 km away and Faro at a distance of ...
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