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 Albufeira - History
In its history it was a thriving seaport and had its own castle
that was later destroyed in the earthquake of 1755. Happily, most
of the older parts of the town that survived have been carefully
maintained. In the Roman times it was know as Baltum that
then was later changed by the Moors to Al-Buhera. During the
Moors 8th Century occupation the town it was to become an important
trading port. In 1532 and in 1755 the place was badly hit by
earthquakes, and in the later 227 people unluckily perished under
the falling roof inside the parish church. During the "War of
the Miguels" the town was besieged and set ablaze. The
destroyed town consequently suffered a very long period of poverty
and has only really now recovered with the boom of tourism.
Albufeira - Description
As a result of the tide of tourism this once upon a time fishing
village has expanded since the 1960s into a major holiday resort
and now has over 12,000 permanent residents. The centre of the
town changes its character after the sunsets. A plentiful
collection of bars, restaurants and clubs start to fill-up with
the tourist until they overspill into the narrow streets. There
is a good selection of good beaches run both to the east and west
from the town. Praia de Balaia, Praia de Castelo, Praia de
Falésia, Praia de Galé, Olhos d’Agua, Praia de Maria Luisa,
and Praia de São Rafael, being the main ones. There is a
small museum of 15th and 17th century Ming ceramics and a
Municipal art gallery that holds regular exhibitions during the
year. A further addition to the town is a new Virtual Arqueológico
Museum. A new Marina has been completed on the west side of the
town and offers a different and colourful aspect.
Albufeira - Nearby Locations
Other places near to Albufeira are Armação de Pera,
Boliqueime, Guia and Paderne with its ruined castle
perched on an isolated hill some distance from the village. At
Ponte Grande there are impressive caves with large arches
and the underwater caverns of Grutas do Xorino.
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Albufeira Events
4th February - Feira do Pau Roxo
July - Feira de Artesanato (Handicraft)
August - Feira de Na. Sra. da Orada
August - Feira de Frango
28th & 29th August - Feira de Nossa Senhora da Guia
Albufeira Map
Town Map
Albufeira Distances
Distances between each Tourist Town in Kms (Click Here)
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 Useful Albufeira Telephone Numbers
Town Hall - 289 589 201
Fire Brigade - 289 586 333 / 588 639
Police - 289 587 809
Transit Police - 289 589 363
Emergency Treatment - 289 587 550 / 586 933
Ambulance - 289 586 333
Tourist Office (Albufeira) - 289 585 279 / 289 515 973
Tourist Office (Alte) - 289 478 666
Useful Albufeira Facts
Distance from Faro Airport - 47 Kms
Town Holidays - 20th August
Postal Code - 8200
Albufeira Beaches
Praia de Albufeira
Praia da Balaia
Praia da Baleeira
Praia de Belharucas
Praia do Castelo
Praia do Coelho
Praia de Evaristo
Praia da Falésia
Praia da Galé
Praia do Lourenço
Praia da Maria Luisa
Praia dos Olhos d'Áqua
Praia da Oura
Praia de Santa Eulália
Praia de São Rafael
Albufeira Accommodation
Private Rentals
· Holiday Resorts
· Holiday Rental Agents
· Hotels
· Holiday Apartments
· Inns
Albufeira Commerce
Services
Albufeira Entertainment
Restaurants
· Tours
Albufeira Golf Courses
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Albufeira Property
Estate Agents
· Property Services
Albufeira Restaurants
Selected List in Albufeira Area
Albufeira Vehicle Hire
Rent a Bike
· Rent a Car
· Airport Transfers
Algarve Towns
Almancil
· Alvôr
· Armação de Pêra
· Carvoeiro
· Faro
· Lagoa
· Lagos
· Loulé
· Monchique
· Olhão
· Portimão
· Quarteira
· Sagres
· Silves
· Tavira
· Vilamoura
· Vila Real de Santo António
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