Albufeira e Olhos de Água

Albufeira e Olhos de Agua is a coastal region on the Algarve that combines two districts with sandstone cliffs and several beaches featuring clear water. The area spans about 41 square kilometers and offers a mix of rocky coves, steep cliffs, and flatter shores with varying characteristics.

The present administrative region was formed in 2013 when two previously separate parishes, Albufeira and Olhos de Agua, merged into one. This union created a unified district while preserving the historical identities of both communities.

Fishermen work here using traditional methods, and their boats rest in small coves along the shore, giving the place an authentic maritime character. Local restaurants focus on serving fresh catches caught from these very waters.

The area has many restaurants, lodging options, and beach facilities, with parking easily accessible near Rua dos Pescadores. Most of these amenities sit just minutes from the water, making it convenient to reach the shores.

When the tide goes out, natural freshwater springs emerge through the sand at Praia dos Olhos de Agua and create distinctive patterns that gave the beach its name. These visible springs form regularly and offer a rarely seen natural display along the coastline.