The Algarve is a real paradise for those who can't live without bright sunshine and smooth sandy beaches. It's the most southern region of Portugal and Europe's favourite holiday destination.
There are about 100 beaches washed by the Atlantic Ocean and due to the maritime shelf and water currents the sea temperature can often surprise you with its warmth even in winter months.
There are about 100 beaches washed by the Atlantic Ocean and due to the maritime shelf and water currents the sea temperature can often surprise you with its warmth even in winter months.
Albufeira is the tourist capital of the Algarve. It offers luxury holiday resorts, golf courses, nice restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. This place used to be a small fishing village, but the Great Earthquake of 1775 destroyed most of the old town, including its castle. But still there are enough sightseeing left, like the new Virtual Archaeological Museum, the Municipal Art Gallery and a small museum exhibiting Ming ceramics.
Inland venturing can open you pristine greenery of countryside with unforgettable smell of almond, fig, orange and pine trees.
In Albufeira visitors try hard not to be tempted to spend all the money they have by seafront stalls and countless shopping malls. The town's main shopping plaza is the Modelo Centre in Ria de Municipio, north of downtown. The lively Algarve Shopping Complex in Guia features a wide selection of clothes, shoes and jewellery. Though if you want genuine local souvenirs look for local markets and independent shops where they sell mats made from rush or corn husks, woven baskets and some glazed terracotta ceramics.
There is a wide variety of hotels in Albufeira and this site is aimed at giving you the overall picture of accommodations and its prices.
5 stars hotels in Albufeira
Sheraton Algarve
Encircled by pine trees and overlooking a white sandy beach and clear blue waters, this hotel offers the ultimate in comfort and leisure facilities.
CS Sao Rafael Suite Hotel
This 5-star Suite Hotel, with 105 Deluxe Rooms (Double rooms, Suites and Family Suites), is near the São Rafael beach, west of Albufeira.
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa
Award winning Spa - Thalasso on the beach in the Algarve.
4 stars hotels in Albufeira
Sol e Mar
Hotel Sol e Mar is a 4-star hotel which is a true attraction of the Algarve, and it is internationally popular because of its personal touch and elegant style.
Hotel Baia Grande
Hotel Baia Grande is a new top quality 4-star resort with a relaxed holiday atmosphere, which offers an outside swimming pool, an inside heated pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, restaurant "Mermaid" with a buffet service, restaurant "Albufeira" with dishes á
Aquamarina Beach Club
Offering 300 metres of shoreline in grounds of 5 hectares, this resort is excellently located between Albufeira and Vilamoura.
3 stars hotels in Albufeira
Quinta da Balaia
Quinta da Balaia is located in the centre of the Algarve, in Albufeira, 2km away from the city centre and its commercial area and animated nightlife.
Aparthotel Olhos D'Agua
Stylishly renovated in 2006, this apart-hotel offers spacious apartments with balconies in a pleasant environment.
Apartamentos Turisticos Novochoro
Located in Albufeira, in the very heart of the Algarve, Apartmentos Turisticos Novochoro has all the conditions to be able to offer you unforgettable holidays, spent in a peaceful and beautiful environment.
Other hotels in Albufeira
Frentomar
Frentomar Residential is situated in one of the quieter places of Albufeira and it is located only 50 mt from Albufeira main beach and about 200 mt from the centre.
Hotel da Gale
Hotel da Galé was built in 1998 and is located in Cerro da Piedade, the highest part of Albufeira, about 300m from the city centre.
Clube Maria Luisa
Clube Maria Luisa is a small and friendly 2-star beach resort, located on a small cliff.