Experiences and things to do
Just beautiful, one of the best beaches with amazing views. You can walk on top of the cliffs and enjoy some space down on the beach. Amazing sun rise and sunset place to be!
139 locals recommend
Praia da Falésia
Rua Claus HollmannJust beautiful, one of the best beaches with amazing views. You can walk on top of the cliffs and enjoy some space down on the beach. Amazing sun rise and sunset place to be!
A great place to have some tapas and a glass of wine. My favorite view of Albufeira.
8 locals recommend
Iguana Café
59 R. Latino CoelhoA great place to have some tapas and a glass of wine. My favorite view of Albufeira.
Sal Rosa
2 Praça Miguel BombardaCute little place, nice tapas and original cocktails.
Albufeira Marina
Apartado 2422 Beco da OradaI like our marina, colourful and pleasant around happy hour.
My son did his first summer job here where he got to know the horses and the people who look after them. We totally recommend.
Albufeira Riding Centre
151 Vale NavioMy son did his first summer job here where he got to know the horses and the people who look after them. We totally recommend.
Food scene
Really good coffee, roasted on the premises. Pleasant garden and yummy brunches just 10 min walk from the flat.
6 locals recommend
Al-Gharb Coffee Roasters
3 Beco do SolReally good coffee, roasted on the premises. Pleasant garden and yummy brunches just 10 min walk from the flat.
Out of the way cute place with organic teas and other products from their own farm. Nice food. Nice country feeling for a relaxing late afternoon or early evening.
15 locals recommend
Quinta do Mel
Caminho do BancoOut of the way cute place with organic teas and other products from their own farm. Nice food. Nice country feeling for a relaxing late afternoon or early evening.
Nice kept secret, fresh fish and shellfish per kilo, quite spot looking into the small marina. One of my favorite spots.
24 locals recommend
Porto de Abrigo de Albufeira
Rua Marina de AlbufeiraNice kept secret, fresh fish and shellfish per kilo, quite spot looking into the small marina. One of my favorite spots.
Mar e Terra
Good Portuguese food and shellfish. 5 min walk. Easy and friendly.
Cheap and cheerful.
Still a fancy place to go for some food around sunset...El patron is my favorite, mexican food, good vibes, dj and fancy cocktails.
161 locals recommend
Vilamoura Chauffeurs
Marina de VilamouraStill a fancy place to go for some food around sunset...El patron is my favorite, mexican food, good vibes, dj and fancy cocktails.
City/town information
Lagos
Cool artistic vibes, historical murals, nice walk by the marina and market.
Faro has some beautiful architecture, nice esplanades, gardens, restaurants, etc... Good place to wonder around.
You can go on a boat day out trip around the beautiful Ria Formosa.
211 locals recommend
Faro
Faro has some beautiful architecture, nice esplanades, gardens, restaurants, etc... Good place to wonder around.
You can go on a boat day out trip around the beautiful Ria Formosa.
Loulé
Loulé market, cool artisan shops and healthy little restaurants.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Download Bolt or Uber
It's good to have transport options. Bolt is the cheapest option.
Useful phrases
Muito bom = Very good
Trying a few portuguese words or expressions will make everybody smile...
Olà = Hi
Obrigado ou obrigada = Thanks
Não faz mal = No worries
Muito bonito= Very beautiful
Amanhã = tomorow
Logo= later
Por favor= Please
Gostei muito= I liked it very much
Getting around
Trains are old but still an experience
Trains are old but can still get you somewhere for the day faster then a bus. Check out timetables and tk prices at CP https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
It's still an adventure, 30 min to faro for 5€. :)
Be ware Loulé station is quite far from the town center.