beach
Praia da Falésia
A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Faro, Portugal · Europe
Albufeira works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ferreiras, 16km from Benagil Sea Cave.
Albufeira is a town located in Faro, Portugal. With a population of 15,851, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Albufeira sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Albufeira to your route.
Albufeira (pronounced [alβuˈfɐjɾɐ] , locally [aɫbʷˈfeɾɐ, aɫbˈfeɾɐ]), officially the City of Albufeira (Portuguese: Cidade de Albufeira), is a city and municipality of Faro District in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. The population in 2021 was 44,158, in an area of 140.66 square kilometres (54.31 squareRead more
miles). The city proper had a population of 28,645 in 2021. It is 250 kilometres (160 mi) from Lisbon, close to Paderne Castle. Lagoa is 30 kilometres (19 mi) to the west, and Faro 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the southeast. A tourist destination due to its coastal conditions, Albufeira's population expands to around 300,000 in the summer and at Christmas and New Year owing to the number of hotels that includes marina facilities, golf courses, restaurants and bars.
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Albufeira is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.0882 latitude, -8.2503 longitude.
Albufeira has a population of approximately 15,851 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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beach
A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
The Algarve's glossy marina lined with yachts, restaurants and golf, a lively coastal pit stop.
12 km · about 20 min drive
beach
A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
14 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A cathedral-like sea cave with a massive natural skylight opening in its domed ceiling, accessible only by water along the Algarve coast.
16 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.
19 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.
20 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
The classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Walled medieval old town with cobbled lanes, a cathedral and a bone chapel, gateway to the Ria Formosa.
29 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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