Location: Parque da Corcovada in Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Faro at 30
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Nearest Train:
Albufeira at 5
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Nearest Motorway:
A 22 at 4
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 1.8
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Car: not necessary
Albufeira still retains much of a small-town charm. The narrow, cobbled streets of the old town are lined with white washed houses, restaurants, bars and shops. Each night fishing boats set off from the beach, returning with fresh fish to be sold in the local markets. A daily market sells handicrafts and jewellery and the pretty town square is a great place to watch the world go by. Bars and restaurants still sell authentic food and Portuguese wine at reasonable prices. The colours, flavours and aromas create unique moments of gastronomic tradition. In the surroundings of Parque da Corcovada, you can find beautiful, blue flag beaches. Most are served with a bar or restaurant with fantastic seafood and local dishes and the larger beaches feature extensive watersport facilities. Just five minutes walk away is the famous “Strip”, as it is referred to locally. This is a lively, one kilometre long avenue leading to Praia da Oura (one of the nearby beaches) lined with cafes & restaurants