Albufeira is a coastal city that grew from a fishing village, with 44 164 inhabitants across 141 km², and one of the main tourist centres of the Algarve.
Its historic centre, the nightlife of the Old Town and The Strip, and its beaches draw visitors all year.
Beaches in Albufeira
- Praia dos Pescadores: town beach with pale sand and gentle waves, next to the Monumento aos Pescadores.
- Praia do Peneco: town beach below the cliff path from the Miradouro do Peneco.
- Praia dos Alemães, Leixão dos Alhos and Praia dos Aveiros: quieter beaches east of the centre, sheltered by cliffs.
- Praia da Oura: golden sand and water sports.
- Praia de Santa Eulália: golden sand below pine-covered cliffs.
Monuments in Albufeira
- Igreja de São Sebastião: church in Praça Miguel Bombarda with a Manueline portal, now the Museu de Arte Sacra.
- Igreja de Sant'Ana: 18th-century church in the old town.
- Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Orada: chapel founded in the 16th century and rebuilt in the 18th century.
- Monumento aos Pescadores: monument to the fishermen in the square beside Praia dos Pescadores.
Viewpoints in Albufeira
- Miradouro do Pau da Bandeira: clifftop viewpoint over the town and the sea.
- Miradouro do Peneco: viewpoint at the start of the cliff path.
- Miradouro do Porto de Pesca: viewpoint over the fishing harbour and the coast.
Museums and culture in Albufeira
- Museu de Arte Sacra: sacred art in the Igreja de São Sebastião.
- Galeria Municipal de Albufeira: temporary exhibitions.
Markets in Albufeira
- Mercado Municipal dos Caliços: traditional market.
Leisure in Albufeira
- Old Town and The Strip: the two main nightlife areas.
- Zoomarine Algarve: marine park in Guia with dolphin shows, pools and slides.
- Parque Aventura: tree-top activity park.
- Boat trips: trips from the Marina de Albufeira along the cliffs to the Benagil sea cave, and guided kayak tours.
Golf in Albufeira
- Balaia Golf Village: 9-hole course near Praia da Balaia, for all levels.
- Pine Cliffs: 9-hole clifftop course at the Pine Cliffs resort.
- Salgados: course next to the Lagoa dos Salgados wetland, in Guia.
Marinas in Albufeira
- Marina de Albufeira: 475 berths, west of the centre.
Villages and parishes of Albufeira
- Olhos d'Água: village east of the city, next to the Pine Cliffs resort.
- Galé: coastal area with cliff beaches, in the parish of Guia.
- Paderne (3 498 inhabitants · 53 km²): inland parish with a castle and a medieval bridge.
- Ferreiras (7 267 inhabitants · 22 km²): inland parish.
Wine, shopping and healthcare in Albufeira
- Adega do Cantor: winery near Guia.
- AlgarveShopping: shopping centre in Guia.
- Hospital Lusíadas Albufeira: private hospital.
Places to visit in the Algarve
Barlavento, the windward Algarve
Golden Triangle
Sotavento, the leeward Algarve