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| Area (sq km): | 91,950 | |
| Population: | 10,524,145 | |
| Nationality: | Portuguese | |
| Local Name: | Portugal | |
| Language: | Portuguese, Mirandese |
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| Time Zone: | GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 euro = 100 cents | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Lisbon | |
| Dialling Code: | +351 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .pt | |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic, Protestant |
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| Climate: | Mediterranean, Maritime |
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| Government: | Parliamentary Democracy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 8.30-15.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Faro(FAO), Lisbon(LIS), Madeira(FNC), Porto(OPO) |
Albufeira holidays & Algarve villas
Albufeira holidays in southern Portugal has got it all for the holidaymaker looking for Algarve villas. Enjoy sunshine throughout most of the year, sandy beaches, breathtaking scenery, good food, lively night-life and golf courses. A mixture of all these, plus the traditional friendliness of the Portuguese, makes it one of the favourite spots for tourists.
Albufeira beaches
Albufeira is situated in the Algarve, which is the southernmost region of beautiful Portugal. The Albufeira beaches are famous for their wonderful golden sand and amazing scenery provided by its blue sea and majestic cliffs. These are some of the Albufeira beaches which are truly worth visiting from Algarve villas: Praia da Gale, with miles of long sandy beaches; Peneco, Pescadores and Inatel, and finally the beaches which surround the city of Albufeira; Praia da Oura and Praia da Coelha.
Restaurants in Albufeira
There is a tremendous choice of restaurants in Albufeira to enjoy from Algarve villas and other villas in Portugal providing international food, however, the traditional Portuguese cuisine should not be missed. Why not try the famous Calderaida (fish and seafood stew), or the mouth-watering Arroz de Marisco (seafood with rice) or some grilled sardines? Delicious! These dishes are served in traditional seafood restaurants in Albufeira, such as: A Casa de Avo, A Lagosteira, A Lota, among others.
Bars and clubs in Albufeira
There is a grand selection of bars and clubs in Albufeira, mainly on the Strip, situated in the Montechoro section. Here the visitors can find a venue to suit their taste, regardless of their age. There are bars in Albufeira with lively music and good atmosphere, such as the Erin’s Isle Irish Pub in Albufeira or the Mustang Bar with a good happy hour. If dancing is your scene, how about trying the famous Kadoc Club or the Kiss Club in Albufeira?
There are plenty of villas in Portugal and more specifically, Algarve villas, awaiting you on your Albufeira holiday. Use VillasPeople.com's database to make your villa search even easier. Happy travels.