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Overview of Albufeira
The town of Albufeira is situated in the sunny Algarve region of Portugal. Combining upbeat nightlife with fabulous sandy beaches, holidays in Albufeira have a great deal to offer. Once a quaint fishing village, Albufeira features a vibrant, modern seafront for a lively night out or cobbled streets in the old town with traditional hubs for a more peaceful evening. For a beach based getaway soaking up the sun’s rays, Praia d’Oura is home to acres of golden sands and crystal clear waters, or head further east for smaller, quieter coves tucked beneath the cliffs. Albufeira holidays attract a wide range of visitors young and old, and are hugely popular among families with children. The high standard of some Albufeira hotels also attracts clientele in search of more up-market getaways and more and more people generally are opting to take holidays to Albufeira. Portugal enjoys some fantastic weather in the Algarve region and Albufeira’s tourist trade has certainly reaped the benefit.
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Getting there and getting around
Flights to Albufeira are very easy to find. There are around 20 different airports in the UK that offer direct non-stop flights to Faro Airport in Portugal, which is approximately 45 minutes from Albufeira. One of the biggest providers is Easyjet, who offer flights to Faro from 8 airports across the UK. When arriving into the airport, transfers are readily available. You can choose to jump in a taxi to Albufeira, take a bus into Faro City and then change for a local Albufeira bus or simply pre book transfers with your travel agent before travelling. If however you prefer to drive, then why not hire a car at the airport. Portugal is a beautiful country with so much to see and do and driving is the best way to discover it.
Things to do
Holidays to the Algarve wouldn’t be complete without getting a taste of some of Albufeira’s culture and history. Head to Albufeira Old Town where historical sites are the main focal point. For instance the famous Bell Tower, erected in 1860 features a 28 meter staircase leading up the top, the Bell Tower is a unique part of the parish church and attracts keen sightseers from across the globe. After a pleasurable morning discovering Portugal’s heritage, spend the rest of your day relaxing on one of Albufeira's magnificent beaches, renowned for all being different to one another yet all equally wonderful.
Food and drink
The Portuguese diet is quite simple with an emphasis on fish, pork, chicken, rice and potatoes, and lots of spices which are used to ensure their dishes are very flavoursome. The Portuguese are very fond of their spices, it was they who brought back the likes of coriander, pepper, ginger and paprika to Europe in the 15th century and tend to use these spices in a lot of their dishes. Similar to many regions of Spain, fish is high on the menu here, especially fresh seafood and can be found in almost every restaurant in Albufeira. Visit travel.co.uk today for cheap holidays to Albufeira. Portugal is a beautiful country and a fantastic destination to take your holiday. Travel.co.uk searches the market using all major tour operators therefore ensuring the best deal out there.
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Weather information for Albufeira
Daily sunshine hours (average)
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Monthly rainfall (average)
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