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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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Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa

20 Nov 2009

Reception decor gives rather an old-style air to the hotel and this is confirmed by the rooms which are fairly basic and the 'entertainment' which consists of a tired old bar with even more tired...more

Hotel Pedra dos Bicos

20 Nov 2009

I booked a one week stay in the apartments (not the hotel). It worked out at less than 21 GB pounds per day, yet I had a 2-bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment, cleaned frequently, and was welcome in the...more

Cabana Fresca Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
Monaghan
19 Nov 2009

My husband and i are just home from a week staying in old town albufeira and went to cabana for two evening meals which were superb. I had the sea bass and sole as did hubby and both were excellent....more

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