Centro Histórico de Albufeira
Centro Histórico de Albufeira
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Michael L
Cardiff, UK9 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
The old town has some pretty architecture and cobbled streets but has been so commercialised it has lost any charm. The streets are lined with endless shops of plastic rubbish from China (I can’t believe there is still a market for this stuff). The majority of the restaurant are covered in neon signs, serving burgers, kebabs etc. and filled with flat screen TVs showing televised sport, loud music and touts trying to drag you in off the street. The whole area made me feel quite sad. This is an area that has plenty of potential but this highly commercialised, brits-abroad style tourism really lets the place down.
Written October 5, 2021
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Cymro
Coimbra, Portugal3,312 contributions
Jun 2020
Albufeira caters for the beach and drinking tourist these days. There's little to see of interest in the town and the 'Centro Historico de Albufeira' is little more than a mass of cheap eat places and cheap shops, There are far more interesting town centres along the Algarve. Tavira is especially nice and not tacky.
Written July 7, 2020
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majeo
Miami, FL3,310 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
The old town is a beautiful white city with cobbled streets, where you can find over 100 family focused restaurants.
The Strip is renowned for its nightlife full of clubs, pubs and bars that stay open till early morning.
Still this historical town has good vibrant.
I drove it's narrow Street, but I would definitely like to tour it on foot.
C U AROUND
The Strip is renowned for its nightlife full of clubs, pubs and bars that stay open till early morning.
Still this historical town has good vibrant.
I drove it's narrow Street, but I would definitely like to tour it on foot.
C U AROUND
Written April 23, 2022
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Travelozzy
Bicester, UK1,029 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Commercialisation is rife and has taken over the ‘old town’ which actually isn’t really that old anyway. Head to the museum and clock tower to see the more ‘authentic’ area but you may feel those stairs make the effort unjustified.
A disappointment.
A disappointment.
Written March 30, 2024
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Steve_of_N21
London, UK3,285 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
In the same way that the Costa’s are not representative of the true Spain, the Algarve and Albefuira in particular, is not representative of the true Portugal.
The historic centre does give you a glimpse, but you need to search it out away from the tourist focussed sections and If your experience of the Old Town is just the central square and it’s surrounding streets with its tourist tackiness and lack of culture, then I can understand some of the reviews below.
However you have to explore a bit further to find the remaining untouched bits. You are looking for the streets between the Porta do Norte and the Portas Da Villa Antiquity Bar, and if you need a Google reference point then I would suggest to use the Três Coroas restaurant or the Capela da Misericórdia and then explore the streets surrounding these. Then the area around the clock tower and the Catholic Church Igreja Matriz de Albufeira is worth exploring also.
If you want to escape from the bland bar scene then these areas are nice to explore during the day.
The historic centre does give you a glimpse, but you need to search it out away from the tourist focussed sections and If your experience of the Old Town is just the central square and it’s surrounding streets with its tourist tackiness and lack of culture, then I can understand some of the reviews below.
However you have to explore a bit further to find the remaining untouched bits. You are looking for the streets between the Porta do Norte and the Portas Da Villa Antiquity Bar, and if you need a Google reference point then I would suggest to use the Três Coroas restaurant or the Capela da Misericórdia and then explore the streets surrounding these. Then the area around the clock tower and the Catholic Church Igreja Matriz de Albufeira is worth exploring also.
If you want to escape from the bland bar scene then these areas are nice to explore during the day.
Written September 30, 2023
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Sargy
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Jan 2020 • Friends
I visited just after the New Year's Celebration so there was still a bit of a buzz around the place.It is typical of most Portuguese towns in the Algarve,with steep streets and laneways that converge into the main square. Plenty of bars, restaurants and souvenir shops selling mostly the same items..The beach is accessed through a "tunnel" or from the lift from higher ground to the East..I can imagine how busy/crazy the place gets during High Season
Written January 18, 2020
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chickandbeast
Southgate, Canada8,725 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We ventured here for the first time at our 25th wedding anniversary with kids in town, ten our 27th, this was our 40th. It is as wonderful as ever and we had great warm walking days in February.
A number of locales were closed for the season, but that made it better for us as we prefer to not have the crowds
A number of locales were closed for the season, but that made it better for us as we prefer to not have the crowds
Written March 20, 2023
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Barry W
Ellesmere Port, UK679 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
The Old Town in the day time is totally different to night time. In the day time it is not packed and people are shopping, having a drink or something to eat. At night it is totally manic and there are 1000's of people walking around the street. All of the restaurants, bars and clubs are packed out and some of the music is extremely loud. It has a party atmosphere, which will suit some people but not others. It is also very popular with stag and hen parties. There is a very wide age range but more favoured by very young people. However, you should definitely give it a go.
Written August 13, 2023
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Darren D
Sunderland, UK6 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Dreadful place that makes Benidorm look like the South of France. The Strip is horrendous, full of blokes in football tops, tacky bars, stag parties, etc. We were told The Old Town was more mature but it's basically the same with older hooligans. You'd never know you were in Portugal, it's like Blackpool in the sun. We only had three days and that was too much. Only saving grace was the decent weather and a nice Aldi.
Written May 9, 2022
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Janouvolcan
Toulouse, France253 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This city has vast beaches which seems to be its only interest.
Low-end restaurants with touts. Bars populated primarily by festive English people all day long..
Asian version craft shops..
The counterpart of Lloret des Mar in Spain.
To discover if you have time otherwise go your way without regrets
Low-end restaurants with touts. Bars populated primarily by festive English people all day long..
Asian version craft shops..
The counterpart of Lloret des Mar in Spain.
To discover if you have time otherwise go your way without regrets
Written May 5, 2024
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Hey wats albuferia like at 21 St dec to 29 dec is there many places open.thinking going all inclusive thinking about staying in murtu de pria hotel
Written August 2, 2022
I asked my sister-in-law who has lived there. She says it's not the same in December because lots of places are closed. She advised April - October as the window to visit Albufeira. Good luck!
Christine
Written August 9, 2022
Ciao Ivan, volevo sapere com'è stato il clima a marzo, vorrei andarci il prossimo anno a pasqua (metà aprile)! Grazie
Written July 16, 2019
clima buono , pomeriggio anche in maglietta
consigliato
Written July 17, 2019
Hi there I am traveling on a hen party for the weekend in May. We want to see the old town and have a nice meal outside with some live music are most of the restaurants still open on Sundays and offer live music. Any bar/restaurant recommendations aswell as sights to see would be extremely helpful. Many thanks
Written April 12, 2019
There are lots of bars and restaurants serving food which are all open in Sunday’s. Not too sure about the live music through the day but definitely at night. Bar street in the old town (just if the corner of the main square has live music outside where you can sit and listen outside at one of the many bars on the pedestrianised crossroad. Enjoy 😉
Written April 13, 2019
Hi again! My parents are comming to Portugal in June foot a week, can anyone suggest a hotel/apartment that is on the flat with no hilly inclines that might be centrally located in the Old Town so that they can easily access shops and restaurants? My Dad uses a walking stick. Maybe if Old Town isn't suitable can anyone recommend any other resorts?
Thank you,
Kate
Written February 22, 2019
Hotel Inatel or Sol e Mar are right on the beach with no hills. These will be close but not noisy as your parents sound quite senior. If they can put up with the noise then the Hotel California has had a renovation this year but is right in party central till midnight as is the Baltum hotel.
Written March 18, 2019
Hi,
We are a family of 5 going to Portugal in June,any recommendations on where to stay ,we want to be able to walk to the old town and beach . I wondered if either Parque Da Corcovado and Solario De Sa Jose are near the Old Town or which is better?
Thank you,
Kate.
Written February 21, 2019
Hi Kathleen I know Albufeira very well but I don't have knowledge of either of those places. I've googled them and no neither are at all within walking distance of beach or old town. I usually stay close to the centre and the best one I can think of for a family is Albufeira Jardim. Hope this is helpful. Please message me again if you need any further help!
Written February 21, 2019
Anyone know if the men who do the unique name painting is here. I came 2 chrismasses ahi and bought them as presents. My family loves them so I’d love to get more. He was in a tiny stall.
Written July 27, 2018
Yes he is, I saw him last week (2/10) and people were queuing up to get one
Written October 6, 2018
Hi traveling to Albuferia on March 29th (Easter weekend ) will most of the restaurants be open at this time or is it still classed as low season?
Written March 23, 2018
hi. We just came back and most restaurants were open. you won't have a problem to find where to eat and prices are very reasonable. have a great holidays!
Written March 24, 2018
Is the old town suitable for a couple 26/27 years old?
We have been twice before but have stayed by the strip both times, we did love the strip and the nightlife but wanted a change for next year, we only went to the old town for dinner and a couple of drinks it’s beautiful and we said if we come again we’ll stay there instead! We will be going end of July start of August.
Do couples our age stay in the old town?
Do bars stay open past 2 am ?
Will there be a good nightlife atmosphere?
TIA
Written November 4, 2017
yes i feel you would enjoy your stay in old-town area.also think you could fine night clubs to dance the night away . always good atmosphere round the squire
Written November 8, 2017
Hi! I’m going to albufeira in October and just wanted to know if the weather is likely to remain hot or just warm?! Unsure of how many clothes to bring!!
Written September 27, 2017
It should be nice but not too hot. Bring sweater or jacket for evenings out
Written September 27, 2017
Hola! Visitaré Albufeira en el mes de Junio, y llegaré a la ciudad en tren. Quisiera saber por favor con qué transporte puedo manejarme, y sus costos aproximados, para poder llegar al centro de la ciudad (ya que leí que está aprox. a 6 km, y estaré cargando mi maleta). Desde ya muchas gracias por la ayuda que puedan brindarme!
Written May 12, 2017
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