Albufeira is one of the most known and trendiest places of the Algarve region. Famous beaches, the hot night and the atmosphere of celebration and relaxation make the days longer and happier.

Like the rest of the Algarve, Albufeira also enjoys good internal connections with other Portuguese cities and the rest of the world. With regard to air transport, lies about 32km from Faro International Airport to and from where many domestic companies provide regular travel, making the region a privileged port of arrivals and departures.f celebration and relaxation make the days longer and happier.

Like the rest of the Algarve, Albufeira also enjoys good internal connections with other Portuguese cities and the rest of the world. With regard to air transport, lies about 32km from Faro International Airport to and from where many domestic companies provide regular travel, making the region a privileged port of arrivals and departures.

Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the most popular holiday sun & beach destination in the country.

Algarve has from very lively seaside areas to relaxed and hidden beach resorts, as well has natural sights like the Ria Formosa and the Monchique mountain.

It is also a popular Golf destination, with over 30 courses spread throughout the region. With over 100 beaches with beautiful landscapes and clear blue water, this is the place to be when it comes to sun and sea holidays.

REASONS TO GO

Some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. 

The high quality restaurants and the vibrant night life in summer. 

The surrounding mountain areas with precious nature and dozens of hiking trails.

TO AVOID

The ugly towns of Quarteira and Armação de Pêra.

ORIENTATION

The Algarve has many cities, towns and villages, and also some islands and islets. The Ria Formosa lagoon is a natural reserve with over 170 sq kilometres and an important ecosystem for the region.

Faro is the capital city of the region, which has other important centres such as Albufeira, Portimão, Lagos, Loulé, Olhão, Silves, Tavira, and Vila Real de Santo António.

The southern coastline is about 155 kilometres long and is absolutely outstanding with its scenic limestone caves, particularly around Lagos, accessible only by boat.

The region is marked by gold, green and blue colours and by the smell of the sea and the scent of wild flowers and pine treas.

Other thing that makes this region so special it’s its architecture. The white houses with remarkable beautiful chimneys, the church belfries and the museums, all disclose memories of the past history of Algarve, under the Moorish occupation. In those times, the moors called the region "Al-Gharb", which means "the country of the West", and from where it then became Algarve.

BEST TIME TO GO

All year round, the Algarve enjoys a great weather, with mild winters and hot dry summers.

It is a region gifted with beaches of fine white sand all along its wide coastline and a peaceful sea with water temperatures of around 22°C in the summer period. Between early June and late September, the region is ideal for sun and sea bathing. For the sports lovers, particularly Golf, all year round is perfect to travel to Algarve.

HOW TO GET THERE

By plane

Faro Airport is the main airport for the region, having many domestic and international connections and some low cost companies too. From Faro airport the train station and bus terminals (in the city centre) can be easily reached by taxi.

By bus

There are daily bus connections between Lagos, Olhão, Faro (and many other cities) and Spanish cities such as Seville and Huelva.

By train

There are daily connections between Faro and Lisbon (4 hours).

By boat

There is a ferry service between Vila Real de Santo António and Ayamonte (Spain).

By taxi

Faro Airport Transportation – with this service you can get to anyplace in Algarve by taxi.

TRAVELLING AROUND

By train or bus

The Algarve railway is a good way to get around in the region. It connects Lagos in the west with Vila Real de Santo António on the border to Spain, with stops in most of the towns and cities along the way. There are also some bus services covering the region.

By car 

The best way to travel around the region is by car. Rent-a-car offices are spread all over the region and also at the airport.

INFO

http://www.visitalgarve.pt/?idioma=en

http://www.allgarve.pt/v2/en/default.aspx