Albufeira

to Portugal. The resort has plenty of restaurants serving a choice of traditional Portuguese and International cuisine, cafes and bars. Try some traditional fish and seafood dishes at the restaurants around the Fisherman’s beach for a taste of the real Portugal. Along the seafront, towards Praia da Oura there is no-end of lively music bars which stay open until the clubs and discos open at night.

A 20 mile long coastline and 20 excellent beaches, 7 of which are in Albufeira, are waiting for visitors to explore when visiting the Algarve. Each of these 7 beaches is separated by amazing coloured cliffs. Close to the resort centre are the two main beaches: the wide golden sandy Albufeira beach and the sheltered Praia da Oura beach. There are more secluded beaches at Santa Eulalia, Maria Luisa, Sao Rafael, Castelo and Olhos d’Agua.  Albufeira offers a wide range of water sports, including windsurfing, jet-skiing and sailing.

Away from the beaches there are some great cliff top coastal paths which run all along the coastline of the Algarve and some beautiful countryside to explore where you will find quaint villages, market towns, peaceful orange and olive groves, and fig trees to shade under. The Algarve offers some first class golf courses for golfing enthusiasts, including the popular courses at Vilamoura and Quarteira. Golfers are

Praia da Oura Beach

particularly attracted to Albufeira during the winter months when the courses see plenty of warm sunny days with temperatures rarely dipping below a pleasant 15C. For culture vultures there are lots of Roman ruins along the Algarve to explore, along with historic towns like Lagos, Tavira, Silves and Monchique.

The whole family, especially the children, will love the Zoo Marine Centre at Guia, just 15 minutes from the resort. Here you will see sharks, turtle, alligators and beautiful tropical birds. Then there is Krazy World which offers hands-on animal attractions, fairground rides and swimming. Not to be missed on your holiday packages to Albufeira is a day out for the family to Aqualand, one of the best water parks in Portugal. Enjoy the thrills of the Congo River, white-water rafting, the Kamikaze and the Anaconda Corkscrew. The Slide and Splash in Lagos also makes a great day out

The Old Town

for the whole family.

Of course the main attraction of Albufeira holidays is the magnificent beaches but make time to visit the resorts old town with its narrow cobbled streets, traditional fisherman’s cottages, traditional Portuguese bars and interesting churches.

Albufeira enjoys hot, dry, sunny weather which is the best in the Algarve. Although the beaches are lapped by the Atlantic Ocean, the Albufeira climate is typically Mediterranean. During the summer months sea temperatures reach over 20C and coupled with the constant gentle sea breezes makes ideal conditions for water sports.

“We looked for cheap holidays to Portugal on the internet and found a week here at the Auramar was about the cheapest. We were a bit dubious as we had read some bad reviews but as it was so cheap decided to give it a go. We had a good clean room which was cleaned every day and a small kitchen which was sufficient for my mother and me. We had a lovely view and spent quite a bit of time just sitting on our balcony taking in the view and totally relaxing. Breakfast (we booked b&b) was plentiful and good and there were some very nice restaurants in the area where we ate in the evening, we particularly enjoyed the fish. Staff were friendly and helpfull although some struggled with our Yorkshire accent! We were told that you could walk along the beach to the old town but we didn’t try it as my mum wasn’t sure if she would make it!All in all we enjoyed our stay, you get what you pay for, and we will go back again one day and we do recommend the Auramar for a nice, cheap getaway.”

AURAMAR BEACH RESORT HOTEL OVERVIEW

Location

A few metres from the beach, 10 minutes away from Albufeira’s downtown and about 40 km from Faro airport.

Accommodation

All rooms have Air Conditioning, Bathroom with bathtub or Shower, Satellite or Cable TV, Telephone, Terrace Balcony.

Sport and Leisure

Aerobics, Aqua Aerobics, Beach Volley, Bike Rental, Darts, French Bowls, Gym, Mini Football, Mini Golf, Sauna, Swimming Pool for Children, Swimming Pool Indoor – Heated, Swimming Pool Outdoor – Fresh Water, Table Tennis, Tennis Court, Volleyball.

Facilities

24hrs Reception, Animation Programme (International), Bar(s), Buffet Restaurant, Car Rental, Childrens (Kids) Club, Childrens Playground, Conference Room Facilities, Currency Exchange Service, Games Room, Internet Services, Karaoke, Laundry Service, Massage, Mini Market, Parking, Pool Bar, Pool Table, Reading Room, Restaurant(s), Safety Box, Sauna, Snack Bar, Taxi Service, Turkish Bath, TV Lounge.

Albufeira

The resort of Albufeira lies in the southwest of Portugal in the Algarve region. To the east there are many resort towns and the Algarve’s main town and airport at Faro, while to the west are more resorts and beaches.
The resort hugs the main beach and what is left of the old fishing village, with ‘The Strip’ out at Montechoro home to much of the nightlife action.

Albufeira is one of the Algarve’s busiest tourist destinations for cheap holidays. It was once a sleepy fishing village but has now bloomed into an international resort with well equipped beaches, a massive choice of eating and drinking venues and plenty to keep families happy.

The climate in Albufeira is mild, with very little rainfall and plenty of sun throughout the year. July and August are the hottest months of the year, with temperatures averaging 27°C (80°F).

Praia do Peneco

The Praia do Peneco is the town’s main beach and is reached through a tunnel from the old town. A variety of watersports, including windsurfing and jetskiing, is available here. To the west and east of Albufeira are the quieter beaches such as Balaia and Praia da Gale (particularly popular for watersports).

Albufeira’s old town, with its narrow streets, lies just back from the main beach and is well worth a visit. Here you will find lots of small shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. In summer there are regular bullfights at the Praia da Oura bullring. Unlike in Spanish bullfighting the bull is not normally killed.

Silves Castle

If you wish to explore further afield try the inland town of Silves. This charming little settlement oozes history, which can best be appreciated at its landmark castle. Enjoy a coffee by the Arade river before strolling through the sleepy backstreets, and then indulge in a meal of spicy piri-piri chicken cooked on the grill as you sit overlooking the water.

Albufeira offers many different eating venues, serving up the fatty diet of burgers, cooked breakfasts and chips that is popular with many holidaymakers. The old town has more interesting options, including restaurants offering the fresh seafood that the Algarve is so famous for. The Praia dos Pescadores is home to some very nice seafood eateries.

The Strip' at Montechoro

In and around the old town in the main resort there are plenty of bars, with some on the waterfront overlooking the Atlantic. For those who want to go clubbing, ‘The Strip’ at Montechoro is the place to be. Here you will find countless bars and clubs bashing out dance music and cheap drinks promotions late into the night.