Albufeira, Municipality in Algarve, Portugal
The coastal town extends across 140 square kilometers in southern Portugal, featuring white houses, sandy beaches, and a modern marina district.
The name Albufeira originates from Arabic Al-Buhayra, referring to a lagoon, and received its municipal charter from King Manuel I in 1504.
Fishermen maintain their traditional role in the city, selling fresh catches directly at Praia dos Pescadores and supplying local restaurants.
The municipality divides into four civil parishes: Albufeira e Olhos de Água, Ferreiras, Guia, and Paderne, each offering different accommodation options.
The population of 44,000 residents increases to 300,000 during summer and winter holidays due to tourism influx.
Location: Faro
Inception: 1504
Elevation above the sea: 22 m
Website: https://www.cm-albufeira.pt/
Part of: Algarve
Shares border with: Silves, Loulé
Address: 8200 Albufeira, Portugal 8200 Albufeira
Email: geral@cm-albufeira.pt
Website: https://cm-albufeira.pt
GPS coordinates: 37.08970,-8.24583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
Albufeira Old Town
550 m
Praia da Falésia Alfamar
7.8 km
Portugal Masters
9.3 km
Paderne Castle
8.5 km
Falesia Beach
6.7 km
Algoz
10.5 km
Praia da Falésia
10.2 km
Praia da Oura
2.1 km
Praia Maria Luísa
4 km
Miradouro do Pau da Bandeira
376 m
Praia dos Pescadores
467 m
Spray Park
10.7 km
Praia de São Rafael
3.6 km
Praia da Coelha
4.6 km
Praia da Galé Oeste
6.9 km
Praia da Rocha Baixinha
10.6 km
Praia dos Salgados
7.4 km
Praia do Castelo
5 km
Praia do Túnel
797 m
Praia dos Arrifes
3.2 km
Praia da Galé
6.3 km
Praia Santa Eulália
2.8 km
Castle of Albufeira
633 m
Praia do Evaristo
5.3 km
Estádio Municipal de Albufeira
1.1 km
Praia dos Aveiros
1.4 km
Praia dos Alemães
991 m
Praia da Balaia
3.1 kmReviews
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