Albufeira - Algarve Travel Guide

Miles of blue flag beaches.

Year round sunshine and fantastic beaches - what are you waiting for?

• Just 2 hours or so from most UK airports. Transfers about 40 minutes.
• At least 300 sunny days per year.
• A modern resort with an old town and a traditional fishing village atmosphere.
• Over 3 miles of family friendly beaches; many with 'blue-flag' status.
• To explore the area's lovely beaches, a hire car is recommended.
• We have an excellent choice of properties in Albufeira ranging from 2* - 5*.
• There are great water sports plus lots of golf courses.
• Ideal for all ages, single, couples and families.
• Visit the beautiful old town and Alte.
• Great shops, cafes, bars, nightlife and restaurants.
• Attractions include a Surf school, Zoomarine, Krazy World and the Big One.
• Grilled seafood, steak Portuguese and giant prawns piri piri are the local specialities.
• Holidays to Albufeira: We have an excellent choice of holidays in Albufeira.
• Hotels in Albufeira: We have excellent hotels in Albufeira, all with our lowest prices guaranteed.
• Cheap Flights to Albufeira: We have cheap flights to Albufeira. The flight takes just over 2 hours 30 minutes from UK airports.
• Car hire in Albufeira: There's so much to explore, you would be wise to hire a car. Travel Republic can offer great deals on car hire in Albufeira so check us out when completing your holiday booking.
• Transfers to your hotel in Albufeira: We can book your transfers from the airport to your hotel in Albufeira. We can also book UK airport car parks online, plus travel insurance and currency exchange for your holiday.
• Albufeira Hotel Reviews: Written exclusively by genuine customers who have booked and stayed in the hotel.

Did you know? 2,000 years ago Albufeira was built as a small fortified Roman town called Baltrum. For the bigger picture, check out our customers' Top Tips. Then book a cheap flight to Faro and a great deal on hotels in Albufeira.

Top Tips you shouldn't miss

• Superb stretches of mostly unoccupied beaches (end of February) and coastal paths. Fisherman's port, before new marina, is worth investigating. Walking east or west along the coast are fabulous coves, cliffs, beaches, birds diving for fish and quality restaurants.more Beaches & Sights Top Tips
• We found a beautiful traditional portugese restaurant the only one really in the area which was very very English. It was called the Capella and was down a street next to Matt's bar! more Food Top Tips
• Also if you like the sax Johnny Hoopers was so different from any where along the strip. We would recomend it to anyone as he plays a lot of soul and not jaz. more Entertainment Top Tips
• Try the Windsurfer and Portofino on the strip - good food/ bar and staff. more Bars, Pubs & Clubs Top Tips