Albufeira Travel Forum

Hi.
We are two families going to the algarve. We need two apts near each other,
but are finding these very hard to find as most are very expensive. Can anyone
help? We would like to stay in Albufeira near the strip if possible. And have
a pool.
Regards Cheryle.

Hi there,

I was in Albufeira last summer. I booked at Regina Apartments. They are very central and Albufeira is really small. The strip is not too close but you can have a nice walk and visit it.

Albufeira is a small fishing village with many bars, pubs and restaurants. Beautiful beaches are everywhere.

Albufeira is I am afraid no longer a small fishing village - I live here. Population of the urban area is 35,000 residents; well over 100,000 at peak summer time.

The old town is clinging on but extensive 'modernisation' is under way. The 'Strip' is about 2 miles away.

Nevertheless it is a good venue for a holiday, despite being expensive in the peak summer months you can sometimes get a good deal.

Private apartments are hard to come by in the centre, but there are several apartment hotels eg Brisa Sol, Paraiso, Oura Mar, Oura Praia that you might check out as a alternative. These are all between old town and strip maybe 10 - 15 minutes walk from each at the most.

>>Albufeira is I am afraid no longer a small fishing village - I live here. Population of the urban area is 35,000 residents; well over 100,000 at peak summer time. <<

I didn't mean to offend. I know it may be not that small and full of tourists each summer but if you come from a big polluted city it may still look like a small quiet spot to relax and enjoy your days.. it's not a city for sure!

Hi, It depends when you are going, if you go out of season you can get apartments for under 100 pounds, if it is in school holidays then it is silly prices. If you look on greatlatedeals.co.uk you can find apartments at very good prices. If you want to be near the strip Ouratlantico Apts are very good value and a 2 minutes stroll from the strip. If you have children then Clube Praia Da Oura is great but more expensive and they will not guarantee you are put near each other. The bottom of the Strip is called Praia Da Oura (or just Oura) and the middle is called Areas Sao Jao and there are literally dozens of apartments in these area's just check them on any maps, regards Mr T.

we have just come back from albufeira. we stayed at janelos do mar apartments booked through freedom direct. we had 2 apartments next to each other each having enough room for 4 people. we went in easter hols for 2 weeks and each apt only cost about 200. they also have indoor swimming pool which is very good and it is not that far to the strip.