Albufeira, once a quiet fishing village, today one of the most popular resorts in Portugal . Surrounded by beautiful beaches, pine trees and orange trees, the resort, like a magnet, attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world - including the relative proximity of other major (up to Faro - 30 km, to Lagos - a little more) . Here are opened hundreds of restaurants, boutiques, clubs and discos . Fans of water sports can also spend time with benefit: there is an opportunity for classes not only sailing , windsurfing and diving - there are also simple water entertainments that do not require special courses - for example, jet skiing or water skiing .

How to get there

There is no airport in Albufeira, so you will have to fly either to Lisbon or to Faro. If the rest is planned only in Albufeira and the surrounding area, then it is more expedient, of course, to take a ticket to Faro - the distance between it and Albufeira is six times less. From Faro, you can get there by train, bus or taxi.

If there is an intention to visit Lisbon first, you can get to the capital by plane, and then go to Albufeira by train or bus. The railway station Albufeira is located 6 km from the city center, from it you can reach the hotel by bus or taxi (it will cost 10 EUR and take 10 minutes). Trains from Lisbon depart every day, are on the road for 3-4 hours and cost 17 to one side, 32 euros - round-trip. The first train leaves at 7:19 and goes faster than the other trains - only 2 hours and 40 minutes

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Climate

March 1, Sunday Clearly + 16 ° С in the afternoon + 12 ° С night ° C water	March 2, Monday Clearly + 17 ° C in the afternoon + 12 ° C at night ° C water	March 3, Tuesday Clearly + 18 ° C in the afternoon + 14 ° C at night ° C water
Weather forecast in Albufeira for 10 days

As on the entire southern coast, in Albufeira, the tempo is set by the Gulf Stream . It provides a warm odu in the summer and moderately cool in the winter . The hottest months here are July and August - the temperature is up to +30 ° C, the average temperature of the summer months is modest by our standards - only +23 ° C . But the water temperature in summer is + 22 degrees, which is almost equal to the temperature of the air - which means that the ocean will not be the only escape from the heat and you will be able to devote time to something other than swimming . In winter, in Albufeira, too, you can theoretically swim - the air temperature seldom falls below the mark in +20 ° C, and water +16 ° C .

Beaches of Albufeira

Beaches of Albufeira - this is what its inhabitants are truly proud of. There are a lot of them, they are diverse, and everyone is good with something of his own. Within the city there are three sandy beaches - Peneku, Pescadores and Inatel.

Peneku is the most popular beach, it is located in the historic area and is also called "tunnel" because it can be accessed only by going through the tunnel between the rocks and going out onto the terrace . This is a big beach with developed infrastructure and magnificent sand . Near Peneku is Pescadores beach, or "Fisherman's beach" . Here, in addition to everything you need for a good beach holiday, you will find a huge number of fishing boats and vessels . On one of them you you can make a sightseeing tour along the city coast . The third city beach - Inatel - is located in a small cove between rocks and the complex of the same name . It is suitable for those who appreciate the beach rest lack of crowd and limited space .

One such beach is the mountainous San Rafael. For many centuries, the effects of the wind and waves of its rock took the most bizarre forms, and in their crevasses formed small ponds - all this is very beautiful and worth it to spend on this beach the whole day. Another beach outside the city - Praia do Evarishtu - attracts lovers of scuba diving an excellent opportunity to observe the life of marine life near the shore.

Kitchen and restaurants

After a lot of spending time, you most likely want to have dinner at one of the many cafes located on the beach or a little bit away from it .The resort of Albufeira is famous for its cuisine .As in all coastal Portugal, the most popular ingredients in local restaurants are fresh fish and lobsters .In the restaurants of the city you can taste a variety of seafood dishes: sardines in corn, horse mackerel cooked with tomatoes and oregano, heart soup and much more .Both traditional Portuguese dishes cooked in the cataplane and dishes from other countries are offered .Staff are mostly courteous and helpful .

Entertainment, excursions and attractions Albufeira

Of course, most tourists come here for beach holidays .The coast of Albufeira includes about 20 beautiful sandy beaches, and many of them can boast of the "blue flag" for the cleanliness .If, however, after a few days of beach rest, you want "food for the soul," there is something to see .Firstly, the city itself, especially its historical part, is executed in a single Moorish style .Another reminder of the Arab influence is .n .Moorish arch, which is located on Travessa da-Igreja Velha, is all that remains of the ancient mosque .Also in the city you can see a small museum and city art gallery, which regularly holds exhibitions throughout the season, a new virtual archaeological museum and a new marina, where everyone can easily find entertainment for the taste and pocket of every vacationer .

15 km from the resort is the village of Paderne, known for its 12th-century fortress Castelo de Almoáda, the entrance is free .In the vicinity of Albufeira there is a park "Zoo Marin" with a mini-zoo and attractions, where they arrange shows of dolphins, fur seals and wild birds .The possibility of good shopping is also considered a plus for this resort .In Albufeira, there are many shops for every taste - from modern shopping centers to small shops in the historic district, where you can buy souvenirs and just pleasant little things .In the vicinity of Albufeira there is a huge shopping complex, where there are not only dozens of boutiques, but also a cinema, restaurants and a supermarket . Photos Albufeira (11)