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Albufeira Holidays

The central old town still has a very traditional feel with narrow streets and hundreds of white houses straggling out into the surrounding hillsides. The eastern side of the town is more bustling with many new hotels shops, and plenty of family restaurants and bars serving local and international cuisine. In addition to the town's own large golden beach, there are more intimate beaches close by, such as those at Sao Rafael and Castelo.

The area of Sao Joao and Albufeira is ideal for young people and families looking for lazy days by the sea and a buzzing nightlife. Situated about 40 kilometres west of Faro, Albufeira is one of Portugal's most popular resorts, boasting seven beautiful beaches. The old town still has a very traditional feel with narrow streets and white washed houses, whilst the eastern side of the town is bustling with new hotels, shops, and plenty of restaurants serving local and international cuisine. Albufeira has slowly developed into a superbly-facilitated tourist resort without losing its traditional, Portuguese charm. In addition to the town's own large golden beaches, there are more intimate beaches close by, such as those at Sao Rafael and Castelo. And after a day in the sun, the nightlife is fantastic with lots of lively bars and discos.

Ramble through cobbled streets and rows of white-washed houses towards the attractive main square. There are several cafes and restaurants here with outdoor seating available for a spot of al fresco dining - nothing is more relaxing than supping on a glass of cold, Portuguese wine while watching the world wander by. You'll spot plenty of commercial fishermen returning home after a hard day at sea in their brightly painted boats. Though the charm of Albufeira is obvious, it also has plenty of modern conveniences. Shopping, entertainment and eating out are all available in high quantity and quality.

Combine fabulous beaches with upbeat nightlife, and we're talking holidays in Albufeira. For this is a resort with a lot to offer. Quiet evenings of starlit dinners, or late nights with the volume turned up. The fun-loving, modern seafront, or the cobbled streets of the old town. Acres of golden sand at Praia d'Oura or the smaller, quieter coves tucked beneath the cliffs to the east. Once a quaint fishing village, Albufeira has retained plenty of Algarve charm, but now brims with holiday pizzazz.

Summer holidays in Albufeira are all about lazy days on the beach, and pottering around the town, nosing into the shops and resting up at a sunny cafe. Pottery and jewellery abound, and once a fortnight you can catch the local gypsy market. Down on the beaches, you might still spot the fishermen tending their boats, and you can take to the water yourself too as there are all sorts of watersports on offer.

With a wide choice of places to stay, Albufeira is a hot tip for a last minute holiday. Somewhere like the Aparthotel Brisa Sol combines all the flexibility of a self catering holiday with the fun and facilities of a hotel. Or the Real Bella Vista Hotel makes a wise choice for families looking for activities to keep all ages out of trouble. Wherever you stay, you'll find that Albufeira has charm and entertainment in equal measures.