For those wishing to go to villas Algarve, then an excellent choice must be Albufeira. Albufeira, Portugal’s most popular resort, has been described as the “Tourist Capital” of the Algarve. Spreading from the old town both east and west along the coast, its sandy coves and wonderful golden beaches drawing an assorted crowd of visitors, from families with young children to retired couples searching for the sun.
Everyone finds something to enjoy in this enjoyable sprawling, low-rise holiday Meccain the Algarve , which still retains its old world charm in the traditional narrow alleyways behind the new hip and happening Rue Candido dos Reis (the bar street), which at night is a must. The “Strip”, as it is referred to locally by many, in the east of the town, runs from the Montechoro Hotel down to the Praia da Oura, lined with dozens of wonderful cafes, restaurants and many bars.
In contrast, the old town of Albufeira has a still retains a special charm all of its own, with its sleepy cobbled side streets and alleyways that criss-cross the town, many of them converging in the main square which at night comes alive with the throng of people, music, lights, sounds and aromas of the many restaurants and bars. Local activities cycling, horse riding, tennis, wind-surfing and more.
The recent progress has turned Albufeira into a city with tourism and leisure as its vocation. The streets in the old Cerro da Vila still preserve the picturesque appeal of whitewashed houses and narrow streets. In Travessa da Igreja Velha, an old moorish arch indicates the place where once stood a primitive mosque, later transformed into the town’s first church.
On the beach, the bright colours of the fishing boats contrast vividly with the blue of the sea. Indifferent to the tourists nearby, the fishermen carry on the task of mending and preparing their nets, as they have done for hundreds of years. A walk by the sea will offer you a magnificent view over the city, the beaches and the cliffs which are part of the charm of Albufeira. The sidewalk leads to the pretty cave at Xorino, where the Moors took refuge when the town was reconquered by the Christians sometime in the 13th century.
Albufeira is a very popular holiday destination offering something for everyone from the Old Town with its lovelly narrow cobbled streets, the numerous sandy beaches nearby and the cafes, bars and local restaurants of ‘the strip’. A unique atmosphere in the Old Town with its white washed houses and Moorish arches around the main square. You can relax on ‘Praia da Pescadores’ where they can still be seen bringing in their catches. For anyone looking for villas in the Algarve, Albufeira is a top choice.
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