Albufeira is a city in Algarve, in the south of Portugal.Is is the centre of a very touristic area.
Get in
The train station is 6 kilometres from the centre. There is a city bus that can take you into town.
Trains to Lagos & Faro(about one hour each).
The train to Lisbon takes 3-4 hours. A student fare costs ?17.
Long distance buses, however, go the city centre.
Get Around
Walk to the beach
By car
Albufeira Car Hire [http://www.carhire-algarve.com]
Faro Taxi, Tourism Cars in the Algarve - [http://www.farotaxi.com]
Faro Airport Transfers [http://www.algarve-online.net]
Algarve Transfers [http://www.net-travel.com.pt]
Algarve Shuttle [http://www.algarve-shuttle-transfers.com]
See
Do
There is a great variety of beaches in Albufeira.
Buy
Eat
There are many restaurants to choose from, as Portugal has a long tradition on good food and twice-a-day hot meals. There are also fast-food or self-service restaurants.
'''O Bom Garfo''', in the Oura zone.
'''Teodosio''' In Guia. Specializes in Chicken Piri-Piri.
Drink
Nightclubs, cafes and snack bars are abundant.
Everything tends to be more expensive here. [/sarcasm]
Sleep
Colina do Mar, Rua Maria Teresa Semedo Azevedo, 3, Albufeira 8200-155, Portugal
Med-range
Porto Bay Falesia. uinta do Milharo, Olhos d_LAgua, ALBUFEIRA. +351) 289 007 700. alesia@portobay.pt . ttp://www.portobay.com" tags> Located over the red cliffs and with direct access to the beach.
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa. ua do Municipio, Lote 26 8200-916 ALBUFEIRA. +351) 289 583 100. erroalagoa@vilagale.pt " fax"(+351) 289 583 199. ttp://www.vilagale.pt/pages/hoteis/?hotel=5" tags>Located in the banks of the Ria Formosa and its decor recreates an arabian ambience, well in tune with the past of southern Portugal. Online booking
Vila Gale Atlantico. raia da Gale, Lote 7 - Apartado 108 8201-902 ALBUFEIRA. +351) 289 570 800. tlantico@vilagale.pt" fax"(+351) 289 570 850_h url="http://www.vilagale.pt/pages/hoteis/?hotel=6. An ideal Hotel to enjoy a beach holiday, is located only 300 meters away from Praia da Gale and only 6 km away from the centre of city. Online booking
Vila Gale PRAIA. Praia da Gale, Lote 33 - Apartado 2204 8201-917 ALBUFEIRA. (+351) 289 590 180. raia@vilagale.pt" fax"(+351) 289 590 188. ttp://www.vilagale.pt/pages/hoteis/?hotel=7. Located right at Praia da Gale, 5 minutes away from Albufeira. Online booking.
Theres also a pascha which is very nice, only 3 euros to get in! ....
Get Out
Lagos,Silves,Lagoa,Tavira,Evora,Milfontes,Troia,Lisbon.
'''Lisbon:'''
From the Old Town to the railway station the easiest route is by taxi (it's 6km). This can be bought quite reasonably for 8-10 Euros, get your hotel to ring one for you, journey time is 5-10mins. The first train leaves for Lisbon at 07.19am and this takes 2h 40m, other services take 3h 20m so be sure to check when the trains arrive/depart. Definately book tickets in advance, www.cp.pt (there's an English version, just click the flag). Return journey cost 32 Euros. It's well worth the money and you see lots of Portugal on the way.