Albufeira Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fisherman\'s Beach showing a beach and a coastal town
Albufeira Old Town Square which includes a city and a sunset
Albufeira Old Town Square featuring markets
Albufeira Old Town
Fisherman\'s Beach which includes tropical scenes, general coastal views and a beach

Popular places to visit

Albufeira Old Town Square which includes a city and a sunset

Albufeira Old Town Square

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Framed by bars, galleries and shops, this leafy plaza is a great starting point for exploring the treasures of Albufeira’s historic center.

Albufeira Old Town Square
Fisherman\'s Beach showing a sandy beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

Peneco Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

The eastern side of Albufeira’s main city beach is famous for its fishing boats, seafood restaurants and live entertainment shows.

Peneco Beach
Praia dos Pescadores

Praia dos Pescadores

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia dos Pescadores during your trip to Albufeira e Olhos de Água? Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Praia dos Pescadores

Castle Wall Ruins

You can learn about the history of Albufeira e Olhos de Água with a visit to Castle Wall Ruins. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Castle Wall Ruins

Clock Tower

Find out about the history of Albufeira e Olhos de Água when you take a trip to Clock Tower. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Clock Tower

Misericordia Chapel

You can learn about the history of Albufeira e Olhos de Água with a visit to Misericordia Chapel. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Misericordia Chapel

Activities

Self Guided Scavenger Hunts in Albufeira

Self Guided Scavenger Hunts in Albufeira

AU$27
per traveller
Self Guided Scavenger Hunts in Albufeira
Morning Beach Yoga in Albufeira

Morning Beach Yoga in Albufeira

AU$39
per adult
Morning Beach Yoga in Albufeira
Algarve 3-Hour Caves and Coastline Boat Trip

Algarve 3-Hour Caves and Coastline Boat Trip

AU$59
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Algarve 3-Hour Caves and Coastline Boat Trip
Albufeira: Caves and Coastline Catamaran Cruise to Benagil

Albufeira: Caves and Coastline Catamaran Cruise to Benagil

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Albufeira: Caves and Coastline Catamaran Cruise to Benagil
Jeep splashing through the water in Algarve

Jeep Safari 4X4 Algarve Expedition with Lunch Included

AU$129
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Jeep Safari 4X4 Algarve Expedition with Lunch Included
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

AU$62
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
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Our pick of the best Albufeira Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG
Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG
4 out of 5
Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2, Albufeira, Faro
Fully refundable
The price is AU$380 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$380
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (337 reviews)
"First look was all good reception lady was very nice i had paid extra for balcony and pool view well on entering the room all looked good very clean very small room then i opened my curtains to find frosted doors no view ! and you need all the lights on as it was so dark also a tiny half length hanging ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Tivoli Carvoeiro
5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo, Praia do Carvoeiro, Lagoa
The price is AU$651 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$651
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Absolutely the best view of the ocean in Southern Portugal. Room was excellent and staff was highly accommodating to every request."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
Hotel Algarve Casino
Hotel Algarve Casino
5 out of 5
Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão, Faro
The price is AU$358 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$358
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Just spend a week at Algarve Casino. The property was lovely and ideally located close to the main street and the beach. We had lovely sea views from our room which in itself was spacious. Some parts of the hotel feel a bit dated but that did not take away from the overall impressions. The seawater ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Hotel Algarve Casino
RR Hotel da Rocha
RR Hotel da Rocha
4 out of 5
Ave Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful ocean views and large clean room"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

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Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is AU$185 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$185
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
4 out of 5
Av. do Estádio, PO Box 2445, Albufeira
The price is AU$218 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$218
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (229 reviews)
"A great stay at this newly rebranded/renovated property. Although some works are still ongoing, it didn’t impact our stay and on the surface the property seemed to be operating normally."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Albufeira Old Town

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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.

Peneco Beach
Albufeira featuring street scenes, a small town or village and night scenes

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.

Albufeira Center
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Urbanização dos Caliços

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

Urbanização dos Caliços
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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.

Correeira
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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.

Alpouvar
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Mouraria

While there might not be top attractions in Mouraria, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Albufeira Old Town Square and Algarve Shopping Mall.

Mouraria

Albufeira Old Town Travel Guide

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