Albufeira Flights and Travel Guide

Once a busy trading port, Albufeira lost its luster in the 18^th century when it was destroyed by tidal waves and a civil war. But the tide changed and Albufeira re-emerged in the 1960s as an Algarve hotspot and saw an increase in wealth and prosperity, thanks to a tourist boom.  Today, Albufeira remains one of Portugal’s most popular resort destinations thanks to its miles of beaches and varying accommodations. And Albufeira’s visitors are as diverse as the resort town. Everyone from rowdy teens to newlyweds to families of four and more are onboard flights to Albufeira for a vacation catered to any type of traveler. Whether it’s watersports, beach-bumming, nature hikes or shopping, Albufeira has it all. Most travelers book flights to Albufeira via Faro and rent a car for a short drive through the Algarve. If time is on your hands, stop off in some neighboring towns and enjoy the uniqueness of the seaside villages.

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Albufeira Insider Information

• All the beaches round Albufeira have soft sand and fantastic rock formations. The Old Town beach has one in a conical shape slap bang in the middle.
• The nightlife is contagious. You couldn’t miss it if you tried. So don’t try - follow the crowds to "The Strip" when the sun sets and take in a bit of the Algarve's most fabulous night scene.
• Look for some old fishing boats in the marina.  Some of them still have the large eye painted on them to ward off evil. 

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Albufeira Airports

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