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
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa
Award winning Spa - Thalasso on the beach in the Algarve.
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.
4 stars Hotels in Albufeira
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa
Situated halfway between Albufeira’s Old and New Town, this hotel provides guests with comfortable accommodation only a short walk from Fisherman’s Beach.
Quinta Pedra Dos Bicos
Hotel Quinta Pedra dos Bicos is a recently built luxury beach resort, with an exceptional location in Albufeira (Algarve), near Oura beach and with fantastic coastal views.
Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa
Hotel Real Bellavista combines the atmosphere of a city hotel with all the facilities and luxury of a holiday resort.
3 stars Hotels in Albufeira
Hotel Vila Sao Vicente
Situated majestically on a cliff above one of the most famous beaches in the Algarve overlooking the attractive sea.
Pateo Village
Situated at 1.
Aparthotel Olhos D'Agua
Stylishly renovated in 2006, this apart-hotel offers spacious apartments with balconies in a pleasant environment.
2 stars Hotels in Albufeira
Torre Velha
Small hotel and familiar style running, ideal for a relaxante holiday located in a very quite area just out side of albufeira (10 min.
Pensao Albufeirense
Albufeira, the Old Fisherman Village, becomes since the beginning of the 70.
Hotel da Gale
Pension Da Galé is a small and cosy property located a few metres from the Algarve coast, a stone's throw from the city centre and with stunning views over the sea.
Unrated Hotels in Albufeira
Mirachoro I Apartamentos - Albufeira
Situated in a popular area of Montechoro, these spacious and well-appointed apartments provide a comfortable base for your relaxing break in Albufeira, with courtesy bus to Praia da Oura Beach.
Natura Algarve Club
Located in the heart of Oura, a town on the outskirts of Albufeira, these apartments provide you with a quiet base not far from the beach and bustling Oura Strip.