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Travel in Albufeira Portugal
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Albufeira is quite simply Portugal's version of Spain's Benidorm Alex Carrington Jersey , a town dedicated to supplying the downmarket Briti punter with everything he might want, from eggs and bon for breakfast to big-screen football with fi and chips for dinner. Pile 'em high, sell 'em low, Albufeira is a ple to play hard at the right price and live the lifestyle the foreign way.
It is a re three-hour flight from the UK, with over 14 flights a day to the main airport in Faro. Add to this that it boasts almost all-year sun, has great behes and low prices, then you can understand why just over a million and a half UK visitors made the journey there last year. Over 14 flights a day to Faro.
Albufeira was a busy trading port in ancient tis and declined into a poor fiing town in the 18th century, after being swamped by tidal waves and burnt out by civil war. However Alec Ogletree Jersey , since the early1960s the town has prospered, thanks to a tourist boom. Albufeira is undoubtedly Portugalâs most popular resort,spreading from the old town both east and west along the coast, its sandy coves and golden behes drawing an assorted crowd from retired couples to young teens, and families with young children.
Everyone finds sothing to enjoy in this sprawling, low-rise holiday town, which retains its old world charm with narrow passageways behind the new hip and happening "Strip". The Strip, to the east of town Akeem Ayers Jersey , runs from the Montechoro Hotel down to the Praia da Oura, lined with dozens of cafes, restaurants and bars that operate from breakfast ti to the small hours. All along the stretch of beh below the central square, craggy fiern nd their s unperturbed by the topless sunbathers lazying around them.
While the chief attrtion of Albufeira is its several enchanting behes, most protected by ochre-tinted cliffs, there are so interesting sightseeing possibilities too, like the new Virtual Archaeological Museum, the Municipal Art Gallery and a museum owcasing Ming ceramics. Those who travel inland will find a tranquil green countryside to explore Aaron Donald Jersey , prevalent with almond, fig, orange and pine trees, where little villages stand tilessly in the sun.
Activities to do in Albufeira:
Sun and sea bathing on the golden behes and in the warm, clear water is enough for most holiday makers, with around an astoniing enty three behes (so with Blue Flag status) in the area along a 19-mile (30km) stretch of coastline. All sorts of watersports are on offer at the main behes, from sailing and windsurfing to jet-skiing. Golfers can attempt the neat nine-hole Pine Cliffs course about three miles (5km) east of Albufeira at the Sheraton Algarve.
For children, fun tis can be found at Zoo Marine in Guia Zac Stacy Jersey , just a few miles away, with water slides, swimming pools, dolphin ows and an aquarium. Exploring the intriguing old town centre on foot is a pleasant way to pass a day.
Look out for interesting local landmarks like the Clock Tower at Rua Bernardino de Sousa, and the 18th-century Pari Church on the Rua da Igreja Nova built on the site of an earlier one that collapsed in the earthquake of 1755. One of the few buildings that survived that quake is the Old Inn on Rua Henrique Calado. Also fascinating is the Xorino Cave, which served as elter for fugitive Moors during the Christian conquest of the town in olden tis. After a hot day in the sun most holiday makers enjoy sipping a drink at one of the many outdoor cafes, watching the world go by, before moving to one of the lively bars that surround the town square or line The Strip. Bars keep bopping until three or four in the morning William Hayes Jersey , but those who want to dance the night away can keep going until sunrise at one of the nightclubs or discos in the town.
Albufeira can keep most oppers rehing for their wallets with a tantalising array of goodies. The townâs main opping plaza is the Modelo Centre in Rua de Municipio, north of the centre. Not far away is the lively Algarve Shopping Complex in Guia, where brand na oes and clothes are on offer in a high street mall type plex, along with restaurants, an Engli-language cinema and bowling alley.
Those seeking genuine local souvenirs ould look out for mats made from ru or corn husks in the villages of Alijoafras and Monte Novo, woven baskets, wood carvings and so glazed terrotta ceramics. These are to be found in nurous independent ops in the town centre as well as local markets
For eating out, Albufeira simply has lots to offer Trumaine Johnson Jersey , the Portuguese love their fi and all fi is caught locally. There are lots of seafood restaurants clustered down by Fierman's Beh. If itâs other food you are looking for, Albufeira has it in abundance.
Travel by Taxis
Taxis in Albufeira are a useful way to travel around the towns and visit nearby sights and attrtions. The taxi ters starts at a basic fare, but additional charges are usually made for luggage, night ti driving and travel on public holidays in Albufeira
Driving Tips
Citizens of EU mber countries require a national driving licence to drive cars in Portugal. Citizens from non-EU mber countries need an International Driving Permit, as well as their national driving licence You must be at least 18 years old to drive a car in Portugal and have a valid driving licence and car insurance.
It is pulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear seat belts and children under 12 years old are not allowed to travel in front seats. In Portugal, cars drive on the right-hand side of the road. Give way to traffic ing from the right at junctions and roundabouts
There is an extensive work of major routes that connect Albufeira to the nation's main cities. Beware of what appear to be ortcuts on maps - these often turn out to be unpaved roads or mountain passes.
Portuguese fuel stations supply most internationally knownTurn.
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