Albufeira
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The region's tourist capital offers two distinct faces: the high-energy nightlife of "The Strip" and the charming, cobbled streets of the Old Town. Home to vast, golden sandy beaches.
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Albufeira - Built Heritage, through the lens of Ana Marta Bastos
Group Exhibition “Art of the Algarve Hinterland”, by the Inner Algarve Artists’ Group
Painting and Sculpture Exhibition ‘On the Mediterranean Route’ (Part III), by Carlos Ferreira
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Postal8h agoAgência Lusa leva 40 fotografias marcantes a três cidades algarvias
Lagos, Albufeira e Tavira recebem uma seleção de 40 imagens captadas pelos fotojornalistas da Agência Lusa desde 1986
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Portugal Resident14h agoW Algarve hosts exclusive Buçaco wine dinner
Wine lovers will have the chance to discover one of Portugal’s most celebrated wine producers when W Algarve in Albufeira hosts a Sommelier’s Table dinner in partnership with Buçaco on The post W Algarve hosts exclusive Buçaco wine dinner appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1d agoAlgarve 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.
Albufeira FAQs
- What day is the market in Albufeira?
- Albufeira - Built Heritage, through the lens of Ana Marta Bastos: Held on a Monday — see upcoming dates. See the upcoming dates at algarvecircle.com/markets/albufeira-built-heritage-through-the-lens-of-ana-m.
- How many places are listed in Albufeira on Algarve Circle?
- 64 places in Albufeira, including restaurants, services and things to do, each contactable directly with no commission.
- Are there beaches near Albufeira?
- Yes. Beaches near Albufeira include Praia da Balbina, Praia da Baleeira, Praia da Coelha, Praia da Fraternidade. See them all at algarvecircle.com/beaches?town=albufeira.
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Eat & Drink
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Matt's Bar
26 seasons and still the heartbeat of Albufeira's nightlife. Matt's Bar is the Algarve's most iconic bar, live DJs, themed parties, VIP areas, Sunset Parties…
Cooper's Bar & Kitchen
The biggest sun terrace on the Albufeira strip. Cooper's Bar & Kitchen serves food all day, runs karaoke every evening, and hosts the legendary Bottomless…
Central Planet Grill & Cocktail Bar
Grill and cocktail bar at the entrance of Albufeira old town, with live music, big-screen sports and a sunny terrace.
Al-Gharb Coffee Roasters
Independent specialty coffee roastery and coffee shop in Sta. Eulalia, Albufeira, open every day 9am-4pm.
Kiss Disco Club
Nightclub in Albufeira operating since 1981 with multiple levels, bars and VIP areas.
La Cigale
Portuguese seafood and meat restaurant located on the beach at Olhos de Água with views of the natural bay.
Vila Joya
Two Michelin-starred restaurant at the Vila Joya boutique hotel in Gale, Albufeira, chef Dieter Koschina since 1991.
Restaurante Evaristo
Beachfront restaurant specialising in fresh grilled fish and seafood with maritime transfer service.
Le Club Gourmet
Private chef and catering business run by Frederic Duval in Albufeira, bringing fine dining and Michelin guide restaurant experience to weddings and events.
Restaurante A Ruína
Fish and seafood restaurant on Praia dos Pescadores since 1972, built into Albufeira's old tower wall, with rooftop and beach terraces.
O Marinheiro
Restaurant and cocktail bar near Praia da Coelha since 1995, serving contemporary Mediterranean dinners Monday to Saturday with a Portuguese wine cellar.
D'Volta Wine and Tapas
Iberian tavern on Rua Samora Barros pairing Portuguese wines with sharing tapas, open Tuesday to Saturday for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Telepizza
Pizza delivery and takeaway chain, part of the Food Delivery Brands group, with six restaurants across the Algarve.
KOFE Coffee and Food
Specialty coffee shop in Santa Eulália, Albufeira, serving fresh drinks, bowls and homemade cakes, Monday to Saturday.
Restaurante Bar Casa da Fonte
Family restaurant and bar in Albufeira's historic centre serving Algarve classics, from fish cataplana to lamb stew, with a fully priced menu online.
Algarve Private Chef
Private chef Jorge Afonseca cooks bespoke menus in villas, yachts and jets across the Algarve, based in Albufeira with 10+ years professional experience.
Domino's Pizza
American pizza-delivery chain run in Portugal by the Daufood Group; Algarve flagship in Albufeira, plus three more Algarve stores.
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AlgarExperience
A 19-boat fleet running Benagil cave, dolphin-watching, sunset and parasailing trips from marinas in Albufeira, Vilamoura, Lagos and Portimao.
Drip IV Portugal
Mobile IV therapy services including hydration, immune boost, and wellness treatments. ERS 172088.
Serenity - The Art of Well Being
Award-winning luxury spa at Pine Cliffs Resort with a Thermal Oasis, ocean-view treatments, CBD therapies and integrated wellness programmes.
Seacret Tours
Albufeira Marina operator running private boat tours to the caves and dolphins plus coastal kayak trips to Benagil, bookable online.
Balaia Golf Village Par 3 Course
9-hole executive golf course within Balaia Golf Village in Albufeira, playable in under two hours.
Pine Cliffs Golf Course
9-hole championship course perched above the Atlantic at Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira, designed by Martin Hawtree.
Dream Wave Algarve
A 20-year-old family boat operator in Albufeira Marina running dolphin-watching and Benagil cave catamaran cruises plus jet ski hire.
Albufeira SURF & SUP
Founded 2014 by three local surfers: surf lessons at Gale Beach, SUP, kayaking, coasteering and Benagil cave tours from Sao Rafael Beach.
Zebra Safari Tours
Albufeira jeep safari and cultural tour operator running full day, sunset and themed excursions across the Algarve and Alentejo.
Parque Aventura Albufeira
A treetop ropes course and forest paintball park two minutes from Santa Eulália beach in Albufeira, open all year since 2008.
Crazy Paintball Adventure
10,000sqm paintball field in Albufeira plus a newer 5,000sqm field in Portimao, licensed RNT EAT 348/2015, kids packs from EUR 15pp.
Ski Molhado
Jet ski, parasailing, banana boat, wakeboard and dolphin-watching boat trips at Praia da Oura, Albufeira, trading since 1990, RNAAT 47/2010.
Royal Thai Massage
Thai massage spa with therapists trained in Thailand, offering traditional treatments across eight Algarve towns, from Albufeira to Lagos.
Alsafari Tours
Albufeira jeep safari operator since 2015 (RNAAT 146/2015), full and half-day 4x4 tours across villages, castles and coastline.
Electric Karting Albufeira Marina
All-electric indoor karting on a 400m track in Albufeira Marina's underground car park, races from EUR 20 for 10 minutes.
Sea Algarve
Kayak, SUP and boat tours to the Benagil Caves from Marina de Albufeira, plus sunset trips and private hire, RNAAT 1110/2017.
Algarve Riders
Scooter rental plus quad, buggy and jeep off-road tours from Albufeira, running a 60-vehicle fleet across 300km of countryside trails.
Magnibravura
Quad and buggy off-road tours from Albufeira to Paderne Castle, with 1.5-hour and 3-hour options from EUR 75, booked via Rezdy.
Aventura21
Jeep safari tours and private tuk tuk trips from Albufeira into the Algarve hinterland, with half-day, full-day and sunset options from EUR 40.
Extremo Ambiente
Self-drive Polaris RZR buggy and quad tours plus jeep safaris across the Algarve hinterland, with hotel pickup from Albufeira to Lagos.
Easydivers
PADI/SSI Diamond dive centre and shop at Marina de Albufeira, running certified courses, boat trips and equipment servicing.
Portugal Rocks
Albufeira-based stag, hen and group holiday planner running boat parties, pool parties, bar crawls and golf packages since 2010, plus its own bar.
Albufeira Riding Centre
A family-run equestrian centre near Albufeira and Vilamoura: treks from 30 minutes to 2 hours, riding lessons, Saturday Pony Club and trek and tapas.
Zimzala
A surf academy, surf shop and cafe on Praia da Gale, Albufeira, offering surf lessons for all levels, gear and freshly made food and drinks.
Mission Masters
Two themed escape rooms in Albufeira, Museum Heist and Survival Instinct, for groups, stag/hen parties and corporate team events.
Color Kids
Kids' party entertainment in Albufeira: character entertainers, face painting, balloon sculpting, plus bouncy castle and party equipment rental.
Algarve Golf Acadamy (Driving Range)
Driving range and golf academy in Albufeira.
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Sérgio Morais Photography
An Albufeira-based wedding and proposal photographer with a cinematic editorial style, recognised with a Leica Gallery Award.
CTT Correios de Portugal
Portugal's national postal service; flagship Algarve branch in Faro, plus Locky parcel lockers and Banco CTT services region-wide.
ImmoAlgarve
Albufeira estate agency (AMI 10129) offering property sales, admin/legal support and mortgage intermediation.
Eden Montessori International School
Bilingual Montessori school in Ferreiras (Albufeira) since 2018, now a Candidate School for the IB Primary Years Programme.
MY property
Full-service estate agency in Albufeira offering property sales, interior design, project management, credit and legal services.
Cerro Novo
The oldest licensed estate agency in Albufeira (est. 1981), now the Algarve affiliate of Hamptons International, for sales, rentals and property management.
Gestalambre
Real estate agency (AMI 5729) in Olhos de Água, Albufeira, handling property sales and rentals across the Algarve.
HD Clinic (Dr. Dina Martins)
Dental clinic in Albufeira founded and directed by Dr Dina Martins since 2002, offering implants, aesthetic dentistry, oral surgery and orthodontics.
Yellowfish Transfers
Private, chauffeured airport and golf transfers across the Algarve, Lisbon, Alentejo and southern Spain, run by 140+ local drivers.
Orange Medical Centre Albufeira
International multi-lingual medical clinic in Albufeira, offering GP, aesthetic medicine, psychology and chiropody since 2012.
International Health Centres
General practice clinic in Albufeira since 1989, with multilingual doctors, physiotherapy, psychology and podiatry.
Deep Cleaning Solutions Algarve
Specialist carpet, rug, upholstery, hard floor and mattress cleaning across the Algarve, covering homes, boats, cars and commercial premises.
Clínica Pacífico Unipessoal Lda
Dental practice in Albufeira since 1995, with a UK-trained dentist, an orthodontist and a general dentist, plus Botox and dermal filler treatments.
Nanny's Babysitting Services Algarve
Babysitting service covering the Algarve, based in Albufeira, caring for children aged 6 months to 12 years, including weekends.
Vet Albufeira
Veterinary clinic in Albufeira since 2009, offering general and specialist consultations, surgery and laparoscopic procedures for cats and dogs.
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Tiny Shelter
Albufeira dog rescue run by founder Isabel Searle, with over 1,274 dogs rehomed and a registered association since March 2022.
Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Albufeira
Albufeira's volunteer fire and rescue association, active since 1977. For emergencies call 112; this listing is for donations and non-urgent contact.
Kiss FM Algarve
Portugal's only English-language radio station, broadcasting from Albufeira on FM 101.2/95.8 and online for the Algarve's international community.
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Decathlon's flagship Algarve store, next to Algarve Shopping in Albufeira (opened 2023): gear for 70+ sports, repairs, rentals and second-life stock.
Intermarché Albufeira
One of two Intermarché supermarkets in Albufeira, part of the French cooperative chain's dense Algarve network.
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More of the Algarve, a short hop from Albufeira.
