Albufeira Old Town Travel Guide

Albufeira

A coastal town with multi-story buildings, a sandy beach, and a rocky hillside.
A bustling street in a historic town with white buildings, shops, and signs for restaurants and bars.
A narrow street lined with shops selling colorful clothing and accessories.
A coastal town at dusk with white buildings, a church, and a lively street with shops and restaurants.
A beach with white lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas.

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A bustling street in a historic town with white buildings, shops, and signs for restaurants and bars.

Albufeira Old Town Square

8.6/10 (2,507 reviews)
Framed by bars, galleries and shops, this leafy plaza is a great starting point for exploring the treasures of Albufeira’s historic center.
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Things to do

Albufeira: MiniGolf Adventure Park Entry Ticket

Albufeira: MiniGolf Adventure Park Entry Ticket

£12
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Albufeira: MiniGolf Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour

Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour

£21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise

Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise

£31
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise
From Albufeira: Half-Day Algarve Jeep Safari

From Albufeira: Half-Day Algarve Jeep Safari

£34
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Albufeira: Half-Day Algarve Jeep Safari
Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

£27
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave
Boat Trip to the Benagil Caves from Armação de Pêra

Boat Trip to the Benagil Caves from Armação de Pêra

£21
per adult
Boat Trip to the Benagil Caves from Armação de Pêra
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Top hotels in Albufeira Old Town

Hotel Baltum

Hotel Baltum

3 out of 5
Av. 25 de Abril, 26 Albufeira
The price is £131 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£131
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (628 reviews)
"Good location nice spacious room with a balcony, close to the beach, bars and restaurants. Nice roof top terrace to relax on shame the jacuzzi was cold water."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hotel Baltum
Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG

Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG

4 out of 5
Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2 Albufeira Faro
The price is £155 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£155
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (419 reviews)
"Great hotel , it has everything you need and is just by the beach , town and all the great restaurants"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG
Vila São Vicente - Adults Only

Vila São Vicente - Adults Only

3 out of 5
Largo Jacinto D'Ayet Albufeira
The price is £144 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£144
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in a great location a couple of minutes walk from the Old Town bars and restaurants. Great view over the beach which was a few minutes walk away. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend this hotel if you're looking for a quiet place to relax whilst being very close ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Vila São Vicente - Adults Only
Vila Origens Boutique Hotel Albufeira

Vila Origens Boutique Hotel Albufeira

R. José Bernardino de Sousa 4 Albufeira Faro
Fully refundable
The price is £258 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£258
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Vila Origens Boutique Hotel Albufeira
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo Lagoa
The price is £222 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£222
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Hotel Algarve Casino

Hotel Algarve Casino

5 out of 5
Avenida Tomas Cabreira Portimão Faro
The price is £163 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
£163
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"When we check-in to our room, they had some complimentary cookies and sweets for us on tge table which was covered with a glass lid. The next day we found lots of ants crawling in our room’s wall, table, suitcases and all over those sweets. They had letters in the rooms to let guests know about the ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Hotel Algarve Casino
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Where to stay in Albufeira Old Town

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A coastal town with a sandy beach, clear blue sea, rocky cliffs, and white buildings.
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Albufeira Center

A noteworthy feature of Albufeira Center is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Albufeira Old Town Square and Peneco Beach.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, dense greenery, and a clear blue sea.

Santa Eulália

If you're spending some time in Santa Eulália, Santa Eulalia Beach and Oura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town at dusk with illuminated buildings and a prominent church spire.

Correeira

Though Correeira may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Albufeira Old Town Square and The Strip.

A beach with a large rock formation, rows of sun loungers, and a coastal town in the background.
Photo by Graeme Shinnie
Open Photo by Graeme Shinnie

Peneco Beach

Peneco Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Peneco Beach and Elevador do Peneco.

Aerial view of golden cliffs meet the azure sea near Praia da Oura, contrasting with the white buildings of Albufeira, Faro District, Portugal.

Alpouvar

Alpouvar might not have many top sights, but Albufeira Old Town Square and Peneco Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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