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With its prime vantage point atop multi-hued cliffs in Portugal's southern Algarve region, it's easy to imagine Albufeira's eighth- century Arab occupants calling the city "Castle of the Sea." Brightly painted fishing boats, stunningly white houses with Moorish flair and remnants of its old fortress provide echoes of earlier days, while lively nightlife accentuates its modern resort charms. Spend time sunbathing on the more than 20 diverse beaches that hug the coast or venture inland, where almond trees blossom and local handicrafts are abundant.
Our stay in October couldn't have been better. No crowds, but still beautiful weather. A great place for just relaxing. We reserved a junior suite, but...
We found this hotel very clean. Spacious grounds with lovely pools and lots of sun beds. The only downside is the half board option. We found that the...
Great apartment! Travelled with another couple so tossed for master bedroom but didn't really matter as both bedrooms were idential other than one bathroom...
I stayed here in September '09 with my wife and an 18 month old.
The apartment was clean and well equipped. The kitchen was particularly well equipped...
We have just returned from a 2 day trip to Vila Joya. Being Portuguese, we knew the Hotel/Restaurant remarkable reputation for long. For the last few years...
We had a tough set of criteria for our hotel, as we couldn't afford the lap of luxury, but also weren't prepared to slum it, since this trip was for our...
Having travelled to Albufeira on a number of occasions (see my other reviews) we saw this place on the Monarch website and could not believe the value for...
In October 2009, we recently enjoyed a holiday at the four star Forte Do Vale Apartment Hotel . We were two of a group of 16 people there for 3 weeks to...
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