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Albufeira (Algarve), Portugal

Albufeira, officially the City of Albufeira, is a city and municipality of Faro District in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. 66 square kilometres.

Type CityPopulation 28,645

Why go

  • Municipality in Algarve, Portugal.
  • 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.

History

Albufeira, officially the City of Albufeira, is a city and municipality of Faro District in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. The population in 2021 was 44,158, in an area of 140.66 square kilometres. The city proper had a population of 28,645 in 2021.

Where to stay

8365-023 Alcantarilha, Portugal · villasduma.com
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Villa Tranberg, Sitio Canais de, 8365-237 Tunes, Portugal · villatranberg.com
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R. Elias Garcia 17, 8300-157 Silves, Portugal · mosaikoaccommodations.com
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Tufos 8300, 8300-028 Silves, Portugal · casadapega.com
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Caixa postal 514 Z, 8200-468 Albufeira, Portugal · vila-do-ouro.com
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Aldeamento Alfagar, 8200-912 Albufeira, Portugal · alfagarvillage.com
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Av. Infante Dom Henrique 83, 8200-916 Albufeira, Portugal · hotelalisios.com
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Estr. dos Salgados, 8200-428 Guia, Portugal · regencysalgados.com
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Urbanização, Aldeamento Quinta Pedra dos Bicos 24, 8200-381 Albufeira, Portugal · aquapedradosbicoshotel.com
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R. Vasco da Gama 2, 8200-294 Albufeira, Portugal · topaziovibehotel.com
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R. da Cruz de Portugal 35, 8300-135 Silves, Portugal · booking.com
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Praia de Santa Eulália, 8200-916 Albufeira, Portugal · granderealsantaeulalia.realhotelsgroup.com
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R. do Município 27, 8200-161 Albufeira, Portugal · hotelbrisasol.com
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R. dos Corais, 8200-613 Albufeira, Portugal · ihg.com
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Praia da Oura, R. Oliveira Martins, 8200-619 Albufeira, Portugal · muthuhotelsmgm.com
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Urbanização, Aldeamento Quinta Pedra dos Bicos 8, 8200-670 Albufeira, Portugal · vilamariahotel.com
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R. do Estádio, 8200-127 Albufeira, Portugal · ihg.com
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R. do Mediterrâneo, 8200-156 Albufeira, Portugal · thenavigatorcollection.com
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Estrada de Santa Eulalia Balaia, 8200-912 Albufeira, Portugal · altodacolina.com
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Q.ta das Palmeiras 4, Alporchinhos, 8400-450 Porches, Portugal · ukino-hotels.com
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R. António Aleixo 12, 8200-091 Albufeira, Portugal · cerromar.pt
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R. do Município 26, 8200-916 Albufeira, Portugal · vilagale.com
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R. da Corcovada, Areias de São João, 8200-664 Albufeira, Portugal · albufeirasolhotel.com
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Praia da Coelha, R. de João Guita 403H 8200, Sesmarias, 8200-385 Albufeira, Portugal · hotelbaiagrande.com
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R. Joaquim Pedro Samora 2, 8200-145 Albufeira, Portugal · ihg.com
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R. José Bernardino de Sousa, 8200-146 Albufeira, Portugal · baratahotels.com
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R. de Dunfermline 10, 8200-278 Albufeira, Portugal · ourabay.pt
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R. do Cerro Grande, 8200-108 Albufeira, Portugal · cerrodamarina.pt
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R. Samora Barros, 8200-178 Albufeira, Portugal · hoteldocerro.pt
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Av. Infante Dom Henrique 38, 8200-261 Albufeira, Portugal · kralbufeiralounge.com
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Caminho do Moinho do Zambujal No44, 8100-078 Boliqueime, Portugal · averomar.net
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R. Ramalho Ortigão, 8200-604 Albufeira, Portugal · muthuhotelsmgm.com
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Av. 25 de Abril 26, 8200-014 Albufeira, Portugal · baltumhotel.com
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R. dos Corais, 8200-613 Albufeira, Portugal · pierreetvacances.com
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R. de Dunfermline, 8200-278 Albufeira, Portugal · lunahoteis.com
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Monte do Pataco, Albufeira, Portugal · holidu.pt
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Pocinho Santo, 8300-999, Portugal · colinahotels.com
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R. dos Aveiros 851, 8200-377 Albufeira, Portugal · baratahotels.com
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Praia da Oura, R. Oliveira Martins, 8200-269 Albufeira, Portugal · muthuhotelsmgm.com
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R. Ramalho Ortigão, 8200-604 Albufeira, Portugal · 3hb.com
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R. Cândido dos Reis 32, 8200-103 Albufeira, Portugal · albufeirabeachhotel.com
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R. Samora Barros 20, 8200-178 Albufeira, Portugal · hotelboavistaspa.com
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R. 25 de Abril nº 50, 8300-184 Silves, Portugal · casamouriscasilves.com
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Largo dos Lusíadas, 8200-178 Albufeira, Portugal · grupofbarata.com
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Praia do Vale Covo, 8400-526 Carvoeiro, Portugal · tivolihotels.com
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Eat & drink

Restaurant — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IKv5ElFMKY
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Faro Airport (FAO) 26 km to the centre
Faro, 08, PT — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 21 airlines (Ryanair, easyJet, Transavia France, Jet2.com…) · direct flights to 63 destinations incl. London, East Midlands, Lisbon, Manchester, Munich… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 21 airlines, 63 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Portimão Airport (PRM) 30 km to the centre
Portimão, 08, PT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Where things are

Full geo-intelligence in Better Mapping →
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Albufeira (Algarve), Portugal — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Albufeira (Algarve), Portugal. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Fractional, jet card · Citation, Phenom, Challenger, Global · The European arm of NetJets, based in Lisbon.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing