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Beaches
One of the biggest beaches of Albufeira just few minutes walk down the hill.
There is a stand right down the path that rents beach chairs and umbrellas.
A lot of restaurants, but due to being on the beach - a little on the pricey side and not so much on the quality. Good for beer and restrooms. I would recommend to walk 5 minutes toward Old Town and stop by at café of Inatel Hotel - cheap no thrills decent food. Right next to it Trattoria with Espresso for 50c - can't beat that! Try daily 10 euro special too
Praia dos Alemães
One of the biggest beaches of Albufeira just few minutes walk down the hill.
There is a stand right down the path that rents beach chairs and umbrellas.
A lot of restaurants, but due to being on the beach - a little on the pricey side and not so much on the quality. Good for beer and restrooms. I would recommend to walk 5 minutes toward Old Town and stop by at café of Inatel Hotel - cheap no thrills decent food. Right next to it Trattoria with Espresso for 50c - can't beat that! Try daily 10 euro special too
Praia dos Aveiros is situated between the busy tourist beaches of Oura and Praia dos Pescadores and is rarely visited by anyone other than the local townsfolk due to its obscure location. This makes it the ideal holiday venue for couples and families alike. There was a very good restaurant right on the beach, but it closed during COVID - I keep my fingers crossed it will reopen one day.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Aveiros Plajı
Praia dos Aveiros is situated between the busy tourist beaches of Oura and Praia dos Pescadores and is rarely visited by anyone other than the local townsfolk due to its obscure location. This makes it the ideal holiday venue for couples and families alike. There was a very good restaurant right on the beach, but it closed during COVID - I keep my fingers crossed it will reopen one day.
Sightseeing
This is the picture you see in all brochures for Portugal - well worth half a day spent on excursion. Do no t get sea sick!
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Benagil Caves Trip
280 Largo do DiqueThis is the picture you see in all brochures for Portugal - well worth half a day spent on excursion. Do no t get sea sick!
The ‘Old Town’ has a relaxed atmosphere. By day there are lots of shops and cafes to wander
amongst. Artists ply their trades on the beach front and in the square.
At night ‘Old Town’ comes alive with street entertainers live music, bars and restaurants
To get there you have a few options :
• Walk along the beach about 15-20 minutes.
• Taxi – you can order a taxi at the ‘AuraMar Beach Resort Hotel’ – ask at reception, they charge about 50 cents for the call, or call using your mobile (+351 963 931 111/31) or use the pay phone located at the Front Gate (+351 289 583 232), or walk to the Taxi Rank at the top of ‘Rua Vasca Da Gama’.
• You can order Uber Car Service
20 minutes walk from apartment using shortcut
(Exit using the beach gate, walk down to the Monica Isabel Hotel, walk around this hotel and uphill along ‘Rua Columbano Bordalo’. This is shorter that walking up ‘Rua Vasco Da Gama’ and turning left onto ‘Avenida Infante D’Henrique’ but the hill is steeper)
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Albufeira'nın Eski Şehri
30 R. da Igreja VelhaThe ‘Old Town’ has a relaxed atmosphere. By day there are lots of shops and cafes to wander
amongst. Artists ply their trades on the beach front and in the square.
At night ‘Old Town’ comes alive with street entertainers live music, bars and restaurants
To get there you have a few options :
• Walk along the beach about 15-20 minutes.
• Taxi – you can order a taxi at the ‘AuraMar Beach Resort Hotel’ – ask at reception, they charge about 50 cents for the call, or call using your mobile (+351 963 931 111/31) or use the pay phone located at the Front Gate (+351 289 583 232), or walk to the Taxi Rank at the top of ‘Rua Vasca Da Gama’.
• You can order Uber Car Service
20 minutes walk from apartment using shortcut
(Exit using the beach gate, walk down to the Monica Isabel Hotel, walk around this hotel and uphill along ‘Rua Columbano Bordalo’. This is shorter that walking up ‘Rua Vasco Da Gama’ and turning left onto ‘Avenida Infante D’Henrique’ but the hill is steeper)
Faro District
Sagres
Sagres - Can you surf?
Food scene
Better quality produce than in Continente or Pingo Doce
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Calicos Belediye Pazarı
8200 Largo do MercadoBetter quality produce than in Continente or Pingo Doce
Pastelaria Riviera
ES R. do MunicípioAmazing food, try Chicken Pineapple Knish
Cabana Fresca
Largo Cais HerculanoView from the seating area of the restaurant
5 minutes walk from the apartment, right on the rotary.
Try Chicken Piri-Piri
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Restaurante Tamariz
5 minutes walk from the apartment, right on the rotary.
Try Chicken Piri-Piri
Restaurant O Catraio
One of the true family places that managed to survive in the middle of touristy eateries
R. 5 de Outubro 75
75 Rua 5 de OutubroRestaurant O Catraio
One of the true family places that managed to survive in the middle of touristy eateries
Head to the rotary and then down to the beach Praia da Oura. They have tasty special around 7€ and view to the ocean is great!
Restaurante Oriental Tea
6 8200-604 Rua Ramalho OrtigãoHead to the rotary and then down to the beach Praia da Oura. They have tasty special around 7€ and view to the ocean is great!
Stews & More
40 R. Almeida GarrettCraving for comfort food?
Cais ao mar
27 R. Almeida GarrettSee this sea...food....
No - that 'aint cheap
Slightly off the beaten path and shielded from the noise of the strip and only 14 minutes walk from apartment there is a refuge for Brits who feel home meal sick. My favorite - Liver with Bacon. Portion is generous, mash is heavy!
Wander Inn
Slightly off the beaten path and shielded from the noise of the strip and only 14 minutes walk from apartment there is a refuge for Brits who feel home meal sick. My favorite - Liver with Bacon. Portion is generous, mash is heavy!
Did you know that in Portugal the less pretentious place look the greater surprise might await inside? 5 minutes by car/Uber/Bolt or 30 minutes by foot (helps to burn all that food and beer) - real bargain - Il Cappuccino (No, it is NOT Italian).
11€ lunch, 12€ dinner (dinner only differs with the small pate serving) and you have 0.5L of wine or bear or soft drink, soup or salad (their vegetable soup is really good), choice of main course, and desert ...really? For 11€???
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Il Cappuccino
41 R. Sophia de Mello BreynerDid you know that in Portugal the less pretentious place look the greater surprise might await inside? 5 minutes by car/Uber/Bolt or 30 minutes by foot (helps to burn all that food and beer) - real bargain - Il Cappuccino (No, it is NOT Italian).
11€ lunch, 12€ dinner (dinner only differs with the small pate serving) and you have 0.5L of wine or bear or soft drink, soup or salad (their vegetable soup is really good), choice of main course, and desert ...really? For 11€???
Grocery Shopping
Algarve Shopping
Bigger Continente and a lot of different shops
Different people go to Lidl for different thing - I go for chocolate ice cream. Decent bread as well. Lox often on sale.
72 yerel halk öneriyor
Lidl Albufeira
1 R. Baden-PowellDifferent people go to Lidl for different thing - I go for chocolate ice cream. Decent bread as well. Lox often on sale.
Continente has recently undergone remodeling, added a lot of choices and is only 4 minutes by car away from apartment (do not laugh - when I am in Albufeira I walk to most of the places-so, it is about 30 minutes away)
92 yerel halk öneriyor
Modelo Continente Albufeira
Continente has recently undergone remodeling, added a lot of choices and is only 4 minutes by car away from apartment (do not laugh - when I am in Albufeira I walk to most of the places-so, it is about 30 minutes away)
Entertainment
Autódromo Internacional do Algarve
Autódromo Internacional do AlgarveZooMarine station
Something for everyone. Even though Portigal is the 3rd safest country - watch your pockets!
11 yerel halk öneriyor
The Strip Albufeira
Avenida Sá CarneiroSomething for everyone. Even though Portigal is the 3rd safest country - watch your pockets!
Head to Muthu Clube Praia da Oura and visit
PIANO or M&M BARS
The Piano Bar is the perfect place to meet up with friends and family and enjoy a café latte or a sip of cool beer in the glorious Algarve sunshine. One can have a small bite or relish beautiful cocktails made to perfection by the bartender. The bar is also buzzing with live music by renowned Local artists on certain days.
Opening hours: 10:00 till 01:00
Happy hours – 1700 till 2000
In Muthu Clube Praia da Oura, M&M Bar promises you a great night out every night! There’s always a wide choice of fantastic live entertainment on offer, Cabaret Shows, Live Music, Dances, Movies, and Discos.
Or just enjoy nice grounds!
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Muthu Clube Praia da Oura
Rua Oliveira MartinsHead to Muthu Clube Praia da Oura and visit
PIANO or M&M BARS
The Piano Bar is the perfect place to meet up with friends and family and enjoy a café latte or a sip of cool beer in the glorious Algarve sunshine. One can have a small bite or relish beautiful cocktails made to perfection by the bartender. The bar is also buzzing with live music by renowned Local artists on certain days.
Opening hours: 10:00 till 01:00
Happy hours – 1700 till 2000
In Muthu Clube Praia da Oura, M&M Bar promises you a great night out every night! There’s always a wide choice of fantastic live entertainment on offer, Cabaret Shows, Live Music, Dances, Movies, and Discos.
Or just enjoy nice grounds!
Johnny Hooper's Saxophone Bistro
30 R. Almeida GarrettJust do it!
SIM Mobile Phones
If you need Portuguese SIM card – and if MEO Store (MEO Service is the most reliable in Algarve) in Albufeira Shopping will still be closed due to Continente Modelo remodeling - there is a MEO store – not far away on foot from Modelo centre – cross the road toward Pingo Doce, walk about 5 minutes bearing left (ask local stores sales people for directions). You can not find it using Google or other search engines - but it is there! And sales people are nice!
Loja MEO Albufeira - AlbufeiraShopping Urbanização Habijovem, Quinta da Palmeira Loja DX, 8200-173 Albufeira, Portugal
Your best bet (pain in the neck to find it) https://loja.meo.pt/Equipamentos/Cartoes-SIM/MEO/M-Movel?cor=Na&modo-compra=PromptPayment&search=MontraLoja
Prepaid Mobile M Card
Internet, calls and free SMS for all networks.Prepaid Mobile M Tariff 5GB + 1000 min./SMS
1 month Free
Includes 5GB bonus on the first three uploads equal to or greater than €7.5
Includes Smart Net Messaging (10GB Apps/month)Includes Smart Nets Video, Social and Music for 30 days on 1st >= €10
All for €9.99 !
MEO Albufeira - AlbufeiraShopping
32 Rua do MunicípioIf you need Portuguese SIM card – and if MEO Store (MEO Service is the most reliable in Algarve) in Albufeira Shopping will still be closed due to Continente Modelo remodeling - there is a MEO store – not far away on foot from Modelo centre – cross the road toward Pingo Doce, walk about 5 minutes bearing left (ask local stores sales people for directions). You can not find it using Google or other search engines - but it is there! And sales people are nice!
Loja MEO Albufeira - AlbufeiraShopping Urbanização Habijovem, Quinta da Palmeira Loja DX, 8200-173 Albufeira, Portugal
Your best bet (pain in the neck to find it) https://loja.meo.pt/Equipamentos/Cartoes-SIM/MEO/M-Movel?cor=Na&modo-compra=PromptPayment&search=MontraLoja
Prepaid Mobile M Card
Internet, calls and free SMS for all networks.Prepaid Mobile M Tariff 5GB + 1000 min./SMS
1 month Free
Includes 5GB bonus on the first three uploads equal to or greater than €7.5
Includes Smart Net Messaging (10GB Apps/month)Includes Smart Nets Video, Social and Music for 30 days on 1st >= €10
All for €9.99 !
Commute
Tips on getting to Albufeira from Faro and Lisbon
Faro Airport to Albufeira - ways to travel 46 Km 40 mins
1. Uber - after price hike it is around 35-40 euro one way depending on the time of the day
2. Viator - plenty of options for private transfers search: “faro to albufeira private transfer”
Unfortunately their prices are misleading as it is "times two" making it pricier than Uber.
3. Rent a car - off season you can get mini around 160 euro per week (do not forget Via Verde - extra 1.25 per day plus tolls)
4. Bus/train....don't, slow, far away, it is your vacation - enjoy it!
But if you should
www.alsa .com/en/web/bus/internacional/portugal
5. And last, but not least - BOLT. If you create new account using NEW SIM card (get 10e one right at airport - good for a month) - you will get 20% discount on few new longer distance rides (local Albufeira rides will give you 50% discount if you get an offer)
Faro Airport, Faro (Airport)
Faro Airport to Albufeira - ways to travel 46 Km 40 mins
1. Uber - after price hike it is around 35-40 euro one way depending on the time of the day
2. Viator - plenty of options for private transfers search: “faro to albufeira private transfer”
Unfortunately their prices are misleading as it is "times two" making it pricier than Uber.
3. Rent a car - off season you can get mini around 160 euro per week (do not forget Via Verde - extra 1.25 per day plus tolls)
4. Bus/train....don't, slow, far away, it is your vacation - enjoy it!
But if you should
www.alsa .com/en/web/bus/internacional/portugal
5. And last, but not least - BOLT. If you create new account using NEW SIM card (get 10e one right at airport - good for a month) - you will get 20% discount on few new longer distance rides (local Albufeira rides will give you 50% discount if you get an offer)
Ferreiros Train Station - from Lisbon Oriente Station ( Lisbon airport to Oriente station - 7 euro Uber)
Take a high speed train from Oriente Station in Lisbon (35 euro or as low as 18 if you get lucky) and under 3 hours you are in Ferreiros - 5 minutes ride from apartment in Albufeira (7 euro Uber)
Book here Lisbon (Oriente Station) to Albufeira (Ferreiros Station)
https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/buy-tickets
(may even get a discount based on age or number of people in your group)
Ferreiros
Ferreiros Train Station - from Lisbon Oriente Station ( Lisbon airport to Oriente station - 7 euro Uber)
Take a high speed train from Oriente Station in Lisbon (35 euro or as low as 18 if you get lucky) and under 3 hours you are in Ferreiros - 5 minutes ride from apartment in Albufeira (7 euro Uber)
Book here Lisbon (Oriente Station) to Albufeira (Ferreiros Station)
https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/buy-tickets
(may even get a discount based on age or number of people in your group)