Location: Albufeira Town & Marina in Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Faro International Airport at 35
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Nearest Train:
Albufeira Rail Station at 2
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Nearest Motorway:
A22 East -West Motorway at 3
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 2.0
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Car: recommended
The old town of Albufeira was destroyed by the earthquake of 1755, much of it was subsequently rebuilt and the present town is a maze of cobbled streets and whitewashed houses. The old town houses an array of renowned restaurants, preparing the regions most delicious fresh seafood and Cataplana (grilled sardines), a local speciality. . Albufeira has access to 20 beaches including quiete Coves. Many have European blue flag accreditation, for cleanliness and safety, the facilities for beach sporting activities are too numerous to mention.
For evening entertainment the Strip in the new beach side of the town, has every conceivable bar and club, accounting for all tastes long into the morning. If you are a Golfing fanatic Albufeira has 2 main Golf Resorts, Balacia Golf Village and Clube Albufeira resort both offer facilities for almost any request. Gale and Sao Rafael are 2 Gems along the Albufeira coastline both have hidden beaches, cliff walks and the finest cuisine in the region.