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About the city
Albufeira is a city located in the Algarve region. Its name stems from the Arabic word al-Buhera, meaning Castle of the sea.
Weather
Albufeira's climate is influenced by the ocean: it is warm but there are no extreme temperatures.
In summer there is a 95% chance for sunny days with average daytime temperatures around 25ºC. They decline to about 17ºC in the night. In winter, temperatures remain mild. November and December are rainy months.
Albufeira is a city located in the Algarve region. Its name stems from the Arabic word al-Buhera, meaning Castle of the sea.
Weather
Albufeira's climate is influenced by the ocean: it is warm but there are no extreme temperatures.
In summer there is a 95% chance for sunny days with average daytime temperatures around 25ºC. They decline to about 17ºC in the night. In winter, temperatures remain mild. November and December are rainy months.
Country and People
History
Albufeira's story begins with its occupation by the Romans and was then known as Baltum. It transformed to a busy agricultural and commercial area. At that time, the aqueducts, roads and bridges were built whose remains can still be seen.
It was also occupied by the Arabs (called Al-Buhera) and became a city of great commercial importance. The Arabs built the great defensive infrastructure. The Arabic influence contributed a lot to the city.
Alfonso III conquered the city in the thirteenth century and, as a result, Albufeira was annexed to the Kingdom of Portugal.
Albufeira's story begins with its occupation by the Romans and was then known as Baltum. It transformed to a busy agricultural and commercial area. At that time, the aqueducts, roads and bridges were built whose remains can still be seen.
It was also occupied by the Arabs (called Al-Buhera) and became a city of great commercial importance. The Arabs built the great defensive infrastructure. The Arabic influence contributed a lot to the city.
Alfonso III conquered the city in the thirteenth century and, as a result, Albufeira was annexed to the Kingdom of Portugal.
Getting Around
Buses
Giro company is responsible for buses in Albufeira. It has 4 lines distinguished by the colors green, blue, red and yellow, respectively connecting the center with Camping Park, the area da Marina de Albufeira, Montechoro and Santa Eulalia.
Giro company is responsible for buses in Albufeira. It has 4 lines distinguished by the colors green, blue, red and yellow, respectively connecting the center with Camping Park, the area da Marina de Albufeira, Montechoro and Santa Eulalia.
Discover and Enjoy
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EventsSome of the traditional festivities are: the Festa de São Pedro (June 29), the Castro Marim (August), the Sardine Festival, the Festival da Senhora da Orada (August 14), the Festa da Assuncao Nossa Senhora (August 15), the day of the city (20 August), the Albufeira Gastronomic Festival (September), the Festa do Pescador (1 and 2 September), the Festa do São Vicente (3 September), the Flower Festival (September), the Feira Franca (November 29) and Immaculate Dia da Conceicao (December 8).
Gastronomy
Albufeira's cuisine is characterized by dishes made with seafood, mostly shellfish, sardines and turbot.
Candy: sweet almonds, sweet pumpkin, figs and carob cake.
Drinks: Medronho Amarguinha.
Worth seeing
Albufeira is known for its beaches: 30 km of Blue Flag beaches with perennials. Some examples are: Fisherman's Beach, the beach of Falesia, Salgados beach, the beach of Santa Eulalia beach Coelha, Oura Beach, the beach of Rocha Baixinha Leste ...
But there are also dozens of Greek and Roman monuments and some Baroque architectures around the coast.
For examplet:
• Torre do Relógio
• São Vicente de Albufeira
• Mother Church of the Tower Sineiro
• Capela da Misericórdia
• Building Albergaria da Antiga
• Igreja de São Sebastião
• Muralhas do Castelo
• Arco da Travessa da Igreja Velha
• Igreja de Sant 'Ana
• Nossa Senhora da Ermida Orada
• Porta Sant'Ana
• The viewpoint of Pau Bandeira
• The viewpoint Rossio
• The viewpoint Malpique
• The viewpoint seems Bem
Also famous in the area are sports like golf, windsurfing, kite surfing or diving.
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Hotel reviews for hotels in Albufeira
The hotel is very modern and designed so lovely. However, in part seemed more than it was. The bathroom was dirty and there are first signs of mold on the silicone (area bath) to see. in the rooftop area shaked some plates but very clear, and the terrace on the roof was not prepared. We had 25°C but still not with upholstery armchairs and couches adjusted. In the area of the rooftop bar (closed) we finally found upholstery and the outdoor furniture placed independently. The cushions and the f... Read more
in November 10
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Daniela, Age 26-30, Couple
Read 1258 times - 100% helpful
- Very well maintained and clean - breakfast, lunch or dinner in the restaurant, in the apartments available but not always necessary kitchen - Guests mostly German speaking - by young families to retiree couples was the guest structure was well mixed garden area was redesigned at the time, so the top marks.
Fully furnished apartment, with all you need. - Bathroom with bathtub - separate bedroom - a large living room with kitchenette, dining area and two sofa beds - balcony or terrace
The s... Read more
in September 10
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Michael, Age 31-35, Family
Read 1121 times - 62% helpful
beautiful hotel, great location, with small downsides
Hotel Sheraton Algarve & Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira, Algarve
the hotel itself is not huge, the complex or the whole resort is huge. Everything is extremely well maintained and clean but you can tell the complex in some places it's age. The paths through the garden area are pitfalls and contrary to the rest of the complex very tasteless. The guest structure was mixed, German, Netherlands, English, Swiss, Austrians, a colorful mixed clientele, the average age I would on about 50 grade, whereby also some few families with small children were there.
The de... Read more
in October 11
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Petra, Age 31-35, Couple
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Large complex 2 storey houses spacious rooms, flat screen TV
programs:
German, Portuguese, English, Dutch
we had booked all inclusive and were very satisfied
there were English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Dutch since.
very mixed from the age.
Young couples with children exactly like couples over 60 years
Room was for us big enough had a table and chair inside air conditioning, flat screen TV and safe available.
balcony large with a table and 2 chairs
Large built-in cupboard with... Read more
in October 11
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Anke, Age 41-45, Couple
Read 727 times
beautiful hotel on a dream beach Praia da falesia.
Hotel Alfamar Beach & Sport Resort in Albufeira, Algarve
Relatively large, but however offering a clear view hotel. Cleanliness in the room, as well as in the whole hotel was great.
guests were too many people over 60.
breakfast was great, dinner have just returned for the desserts varied may be.
Equipment of the rooms somewhat older, but perfectly reasonable and practical. Our room was always clean and tidy. Towels daily fresh.
room changing on the first day worked broblemlos. Questions or problems from staff at the front desk immediately fixed. A... Read more
in October 11
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Anne, Age 19-25, Couple
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