The Portugal News28 OctPortugal beach named fourth best in Europe
Praia da Falésia in Albufeira has been voted the fourth-best beach in Europe in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards by British travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. It is also the highest-ranked Portuguese beach on the list.
The Portugal News17 OctBeach of the week: Praia dos Arrifes
Praia dos Arrifes is one of the smallest beaches in Albufeira, but it is also one of the prettiest.
The Portugal News15 OctOctober beach days in the Algarve
Today we took a walk along the cliffs above Praia do Inatel in Albufeira and enjoyed the beautiful views of the beach.
The Portugal News11 OctAn October afternoon on Albufeira Beach
Praia da Coelha was full of life on Saturday afternoon, with plenty of people making the most of the sunshine and warm weather.
The Portugal News28 SeptSix detained in Albufeira during suspected fuel transfer to speedboat
Six people have been detained after the GNR discovered around 200 containers of fuel near Praia do Castelo in Albufeira.
The Portugal News8 AugBeach of the week: Peneco Beach
Peneco Beach in Albufeira is unique for several reasons.
The Portugal News1 AugBeach of the Week: Armação de Pêra Beach
The beaches of Armação de Pêra form one of the longest stretches of sand in the Algarve, extending along the coastline towards Albufeira. With plenty of space, golden sand and calm waters, it's one of the region's favourite beaches for both locals and visitors.
The Portugal News28 JulA resort for wellness in the Algarve
The Westin Salgados Beach Resort in Albufeira is not just a hotel but a holistic holiday and residential experience, built on the six fundamental pillars of well-being: sleep, eat, move, feel, work, and have fun.
The Portugal News20 JulAlgarve to host free Basic Life Support Training
In Albufeira, residents and visitors will have the opportunity to learn potentially life-saving skills during a free Basic Life Support (BLS) mass training session taking place on 20 August at Praia dos Pescadores, as part of celebrations for Municipal Day.
The Portugal News17 JulAlgarve Falésia Hotel reopens after major renovation as adults-only retreat in Albufeira
After months of renovation, one of the Algarve's most familiar hotels has reopened with a fresh new look and a new adults-only concept.
The Portugal News10 JulThe Algarve is stronger when it speaks with one voice
Last Monday, I had the honour of being invited by Hélder Martins, president of AHETA, to be present in Albufeira at the signing of the memorandum of understanding that formalises the merger process between the two main business associations linked to hotels and tourism in the Algarve.
The Portugal News30 JunTouristic enterprise at the Albufeira do Castelo do Bode
On 22 June a broadcast by Investigação SIC focussed attention on the complaints made by mainly foreign investors who had been persuaded by artful publicity to part with substantial values in order to reserve units in the self-named Vale Paraiso Eco-Resort.
The Portugal News23 JunNude tourists in Algarve city lead to a review of the Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct for the municipality of Albufeira came into effect a year ago to reduce "abuse" by tourists, but it needs to be reviewed and more closely monitored on the ground, the mayor argued.