Apartments in Albufeira: Holiday accommodations

Albufeira is a Portuguese city in the district of El Faro, located in the Algarve. Founded during the Islamic period, its name in Arabic means "Small Ocean", and other Mediterranean cities belonging to this period also have the same name. With a mild climate, hot summers and easy winters, it's an ideal place for North European visitors. Its beaches and white buildings nestled on the cliffs face the Atlantic, which enchant anyone seeing them for the first time. The streets are pleasant, fragrant and full of Portuguese sensuality inviting you to try their ancient cuisine. The small shops in the old town have local crafts and the flea market is a great place for visitors to wander, with all types of fresh products interesting objects and local crafts. Art and culture are also part of this wonderful city. There are two art galleries, a museum, rich heritage, movie theatres, fairs and cultural festivals throughout the year. To try the local cuisine you don't need to spend a lot of money, there are beach bars with fresh fish and typical dishes at incredible prices. The bars, cafes and nightlife are great and it is a very safe city. You can also go fishing, hiking, bird watching, scuba diving, cycling, snorkeling or windsurfing. In addition to all this there are kilometers of white sandy beaches and a long stretch of blue turquoise ocean. We have a wide variety of Albufeira apartments, so rent one today facing the sea and forget about your problems.

Places to go in Albufeira

• Visit the Torre de Reógio at the Rua Bernardino de Sousa. It's a beautiful building made of iron from the twentieth century with bells that mark the time. It's beautiful to see at night with its illuminated structure.
• The Igreja Matriz is located at Tua de Igraja Nova, given this name because in 1755 the church was destroyed by an earthquake and rebuilt in 1782. It's built in a neoclassic style and has a nave, four side chapels and two pulpits. The alter has a painting by Samora Barros.
• Visit the Building of Antiga Albergaria that withstood the great earthquake of 1755, a period during which the building was used as a refuge for travelers or for hosting beggars and people in need. It's located at Rua Enrique Calado.
• The Moorish arch de la Travessa da Ingreja Velha is very interesting, where a Mosque and the first church in the city were built, demonstrating the influence of the two cultures that left their mark on Albufeira.
• For many tourists the Capela da Misericordia is very interesting due to the strong gothic influence in its architecture. Initially it had a strong Moorish influence and in 1499 it evolved into the Christian Gothic style. After the earthquake in 1755 it was rebuilt, preserving the gothic features.
• The Igreja de São Sebastião was built in the Baroque style in the eighteenth century. What is impressive about this church is the dome and two portals. It's located at Rua Miguel Bombarda.
• La Tira is an area between the Montechoro Hotel and the Praia da Oura Beach, located in the nightlife epicenter; here there are nightclubs, restaurants and bars for the younger crowd. For adults, the old town is much more family orientated and is quieter. In Albufeira the bars are open until 3 a.m. and the nightclubs until 6 a.m.

Many of our apartments in Albufeira are very close to all these fun places, you only have to make the decision to travel and rent the best and least expensive place for your holidays.

Accomodation in Albufeira

From 5-star luxury hotels in luxurious residential areas and fashionable hostels, to friendly B&Bs, inexpensive pensions and centrally located guesthouses, the Albufeira accommodation is varied. We have a large collection of finely furnished flats and apartments for families, couples, groups of friends or those just looking to have a good time in the city or spend their days relaxing in the sun.

Albufeira beaches

The beaches in Albufeira are the best known in all of Portugal. They are also famous worldwide for their warm waters, size and the infrastructure built around them. We have highlighted the following beaches:

The Falésia Beach has been recognized with a blue flag for the length of the beach, the fine soft sand and the turquoise color of the very warm water. In addition, there are various shopping malls nearby for those who love to shop.

Salgados Beach is the place where you can find resorts, shopping, golf courses, exclusive sports clubs and visit the impressive bird watching lookout. All in luxury and style.

Oura Beach is the busiest of Albufeira, a trendy place among young people. It has a range of shops, beach bars, restaurants, bars and services. The beach has a blue flag and is suitable for all kinds of sports, where the fine sand and the temperature of the water are the delight of visitors.

Dos Pescadores Beach is the most popular in Algarve, with calm surf, white sand and crystalline water. It's an ideal place for going with kids. You can go diving, snorkeling or just admire the abundance of barnacles, limpets, mussels and the schools of fish hidden in its waters.

The Peneco Beach is known as Praia do Túnel because its access is via a tunnel running through the cliffs, it's located in front of the old town. The tunnel comes out onto a large terrace surrounded by cafes overlooking the sea. There is a path that runs along the base of the cliffs, a delight for hiking enthusiasts.

How to get to Albufeira

The closest airport is Faro, located 46 kilometers away from Albufeira with the trip taking about 40 minutes depending on your travel dates. The public buses clearly mark their destinations and leave every 40 minutes.

At the arrival terminal's exit there is a taxi service. Shuttle service is also available and the reservation can be made inside the airport. For those who prefer to travel at their own pace, renting a car is the best option.