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.
The occupancy level for the hotels in Albufeira throughout the year is rather big. It could be very difficult to find cheap hotels in Albufeira at a reasonable price in a few weeks before the visit. The best way to arrange your hotel in Albufeira is minimum of 2 - 3 months in advance. You could get better prices and find more available hotels. If you could not find your hotel here, we could recommend Booked.net with Albufeira hotel booking at reasonable prices.
5 stars hotels in Albufeira
Sheraton Algarve
The Sheraton Algarve at Pine Cliffs Resort was built in 1992 by the famous Portuguese architect Antonio Campos.
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa
The Hotel Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa is a luxurious 5-star hotel set in an excellent location overlooking Santa Eulalia beach.
CS Vila das Lagoas Holiday Apartments & Townhouses - Herdade dos Salgados
Surrounded by mediterranean gardens, this modern hotel offers 144 apartments equipped with all amenities including air conditioning, terrace and kitchen/kitchenette with fridge, microwave and toaster.4 stars hotels in Albufeira
Belver Boa Vista Hotel & Spa
The Hotel Boa Vista is located in the famous resort of Albuferia with rooms and suites with Jacuzzi and it offers the charm of a 60s hotel with all the comforts of the 21st century.
Luna Varandas de Albufeira
Refurbished in 2000 this apartment complex covers 6 floors and offers a total 72 apartments.
Vila Gale Praia
Located in Praia da Gale and inaugurated in 1990 this hotel was the target of a deep remodelling.3 stars hotels in Albufeira
Hotel Topazio
This Beach Hotel is Air-Conditioned and Comprises a Total of 76 Lodgings of Which 30 Are Apartments.
Clube Praia da Oura & Oura Praia Hotel
Club Praia da Oura is perfectly positioned on the Praia da Oura - the Golden Beach of Albufeira in the Algarve.
Apartamentos Cerro Malpique
This 65-apartment hotel offers a good standard of accommodation, as well as lovely views from most of the units.2 stars hotels in Albufeira
Torre Velha
This charming hotel offers a total of 36 double rooms spread over 3 floors.
