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Albufeira
Portugal · FAO
Algarve cliffs, cheap flights, and a very late night.
About
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. It is 250 kilometres (160 mi) from Lisbon, close to Paderne Castle. Lagoa is 30 kilometres (19 mi) to the west, and Faro 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the southeast. A tourist destination due to its coastal conditions, Albufeira's population expands to around 300,000 in the summer and at Christmas and New Year owing to the number of hotels that includes marina facilities, golf courses, restaurants and bars.
Source: Wikipedia — Albufeira (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- beaches · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- affordability · good
- dining · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan62°F7d wet
- Feb64°F6d wet
- Mar65°F11d wet
- Apr69°F9d wet
- May76°F5d wet
- Jun82°F3d wet
- Jul89°F0d wet
- Aug90°F0d wet
- Sep83°F3d wet
- Oct76°F7d wet
- Nov67°F8d wet
- Dec63°F7d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Algarve Coast Full-Day Private TourFrom $213 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Jewellery Workshop in AlbufeiraFrom $130 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Discover Albufeira in a Tuk TukFrom $41 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Lagos and Carvoeiro Premium - Shared small group > VTours AlgarveFrom $178 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Full Day Private Tour in Western AlgarveFrom $211 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Lagos and Sagres Premium - Shared small group > VTours AlgarveFrom $213 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), about 16 mi away.
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