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Visiting Albufeira, Portugal


With its prime vantage point atop multi-hued cliffs in Portugal's southern Algarve region, it's easy to imagine Albufeira's eighth- century Arab occupants calling the city "Castle of the Sea." Brightly painted fishing boats, stunningly white houses with Moorish flair and remnants of its old fortress provide echoes of earlier days, while lively nightlife accentuates its modern resort charms. Spend time sunbathing on the more than 20 diverse beaches that hug the coast or venture inland, where... more » With its prime vantage point atop multi-hued cliffs in Portugal's southern Algarve region, it's easy to imagine Albufeira's eighth- century Arab occupants calling the city "Castle of the Sea." Brightly painted fishing boats, stunningly white houses with Moorish flair and remnants of its old fortress provide echoes of earlier days, while lively nightlife accentuates its modern resort charms. Spend time sunbathing on the more than 20 diverse beaches that hug the coast or venture inland, where almond trees blossom and local handicrafts are abundant. « less

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Nov
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51°F 10°C
Dec
60°F 15°C
47°F 8°C
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Club Albufeira

3 of 5 stars
Mons, Belgium
7 Nov 2009

The staff is wonderful and the rooms are nice, although a bit dated. Make sure they don't give you one that fronts on the highway. We were there during off-season and didn't expect the pools to be...more

American Diner

6 Nov 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

We have been to Albufeira on three separate holidays and each time went to the American Diner.On every occasion the meals and desserts have been delicious and consistant. Americana is not my thing but...more

Janelas do Mar Apartments

6 Nov 2009

My husband and I stayed at the Janelas Do Mar from 20 September thru to 4 Oct 2009. We have stayed at a number of hotels in various locationds in Albufeira over the past 6 years, and were a little...more

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