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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
... Hapimag Resort Albufeira Wonderful area with good variety offered, extensive amenities and warm ... service. And all of this right on the cliff the Algarve. Not to mention: the part shows inclusively ... . All around great and highly recommended. ... Read more
in November 11
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Wiltrud, Age 36-40, Family
Read 295 times
... opinion not to explain. If you like a resort at all Albufeira, is another question: cheap tourism ... Hotel Alisios Well-kept, though older beach hotel with many regular customers. The hotel is located ... in a quiet area, just a few minutes walk from the centre albufiera away. The rooms are small ... and appropriately equipped; simple plastic chairs on the balcony. The bathrooms are modernly furnished ... Read more
in September 11
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Andrea, Age 41-45, Couple
Read 545 times - 100% helpful
... Hapimag Resort Albufeira As always a uncomplicated and organized local stay. If you want ... to experience a let down by no means is well served with this choice. If you want to have your peace and quiet ... , you can have, if you are looking for, can always find someone, which is exactly the same. ... Read more
in November 11
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Michael, Age 56-60, Solo/single
Read 191 times
... Hapimag Resort Albufeira Best suited as a long-term, many activities, where you can meet like ... -minded. The beach and shopping possibilities facilitate the stay. There is no rental car needed. ... Read more
in November 11
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Helga, Age 71 <, Solo/single
Read 133 times
... Hapimag Resort Albufeira 2-room apartment, clean, not for non-German speaking. very quiet out ... of season.
Better from Faro airport.
Tourists must know that as from December 8, 2011, they must pay ... within 5 days at any post office the km they used on the Algarve highway !!! No indication ... in another language but in Portuguese.
Inside swimming-pool. Small beaches. Very dangerous with small ... Read more
in December 11
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Aline, Age 71 <, Couple
Read 38 times