Alvor Holidays

The resort of Albufeira has some of the most beautiful stretches of beach on the whole of the Algarve coastline. The whitewashed buildings sparkle against the hillside and blue skies of Albufeira. The Romans built settlements, churches and fortresses here and they obviously realised the beauty of the area as tourists today soon discover. Albufeira holidays have long been popular with Brits many of who return time after time to enjoy this cosmopolitan paradise with its gorgeous Blue Flag beaches, dramatic sandstone cliffs, lively waterfront cafes and excellent nightlife.

Albufeira holidays are a great choice for families looking for a fantastic beach scene, the 30km of Blue Flag awarded sands are a perfect place for lapping up the sun , having a cooling dip in the sea or enjoying some watersports. It’s easy to see why, with the long golden sands that gently shelve into the sea where the kids can splash around in the crystal clear waters or taking a pedaloe or banana boat for all round fun. Mum and Dad can also take advantage of the offshore breeze with a spot of windsurfing. The Zoomarine theme park is also a hot with families and is around 16km from the resort, perfect for a family day out.

Holidays to Albufeira blend the old with the new, the old town is a fascinating maze of colourful buildings, rural restaurants and boutique shops and a great way of spending a leisurely afternoon browsing around the sights. The public transport in the area is excellent and makes it easy to get around and explore the other towns and resorts in the area. .

The strip comes to life after dark with a huge choice of lively bars that play all the latest music and open until the early hours. The many bars and restaurants throughout the restaurant are family friendly and give you the opportunity to try the local specials, international cuisine and of course the famous Portuguese dish Peri-Peri chicken. The beach front bars and cafes in the old town are a perfect place to enjoy a nice cuppa or cool drink in the afternoon sunshine or a cocktail while watching the sun goes down.

Albufeira Holidays - Eat like the locals

Food in The Algarve is varied and delicious and the abundance of fresh fish is a popular choice for tourists. If seafood isn't you thing you will find a wide choice of meat dishes available with chicken and pork being the most widely used meats. Chicken Piri-Piri is a world famous Portuguese dish made with chilli peppers. And don't forget, Portugal is also famous for its Vinho Verde and Mateus Rose.

One of the most popular activities is golf and you will find world famous golf course across The Algarve. Visit Faro for a day packed full of culture and history where the old part of the city is still surrounded by Roman walls which date back to the 9th century. If you are looking for a more action packed day The Algarve is famous for its wide choice of water sports, horse riding centres and deep sea fishing.

There are lots of hotels and apartments in and around the resort of Albufeira, with something for all budgets offering something for all tastes. Self catering is a popular choice with many people enjoying the many local restaurants. The resort is open all year round; however the most popular time to visit is in the summer months when the mercury can hit a toasty 30ºc.

With regular flights from most regional airports, there has never been a better time to enjoy a holiday in Albufeira. Call one of our friendly team on 0191 391 0160 or have a browse around our site today.