Albufeira Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with multi-story buildings, a sandy beach, and a rocky hillside.
A bustling street in a historic town with white buildings, shops, and signs for restaurants and bars.
A narrow street lined with shops selling colorful clothing and accessories.
A coastal town at dusk with white buildings, a church, and a lively street with shops and restaurants.
A beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas, a rocky coastline, and buildings in the background.

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A bustling street in a historic town with white buildings, shops, and signs for restaurants and bars.

Albufeira Old Town Square

8.6/10 (2,507 reviews)
Framed by bars, galleries and shops, this leafy plaza is a great starting point for exploring the treasures of Albufeira’s historic center.
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Activities

Albufeira: Caves and Coastline Catamaran Cruise to Benagil

Albufeira: Caves and Coastline Catamaran Cruise to Benagil

NZ$56
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Albufeira: Caves and Coastline Catamaran Cruise to Benagil
Picture 1 for Activity Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise

Albufeira: Small-Group Dolphins & Benagil Cave Boat Tour

NZ$67
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Albufeira: Small-Group Dolphins & Benagil Cave Boat Tour
Tour boat passengers taking photos of the Insonia Caves in Algarve

Grotto Cruise and Dolphin Watching from Albufeira

NZ$69
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Grotto Cruise and Dolphin Watching from Albufeira
Fado Traditional Show Ticket

Fado Traditional Show Ticket

NZ$44
per adult
Fado Traditional Show Ticket
Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

NZ$51
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave
Dolphins near a boat off the coast of Algarve

Dreamer - Albufeira Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise

NZ$69
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Dreamer - Albufeira Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise
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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
The price is NZ$165 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
NZ$165
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (434 reviews)
"The hotel was lovely the room had everything you needed a mini fridge and a coffee maker. The bed was a great size and the shower nice and powerful and the water was always hot no matter what time you got a shower. There was a bit of noise from the bats"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG
Hotel Baltum

Hotel Baltum

3 out of 5
Av. 25 de Abril, 26 Albufeira
The price is NZ$138 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$138
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (658 reviews)
"Breakfast and location of hôtel were excellent"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Hotel Baltum
Vila São Vicente - Adults Only

Vila São Vicente - Adults Only

3 out of 5
Largo Jacinto D'Ayet Albufeira
The price is NZ$169 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
NZ$169
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (493 reviews)
"The room was perfect with a great view"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Vila São Vicente - Adults Only
Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only

Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Rua José Bernardino de Sousa Albufeira Algarve
The price is NZ$176 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$176
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel Sol e Mar - Adults Only
Hotel Algarve Casino

Hotel Algarve Casino

5 out of 5
Avenida Tomas Cabreira Portimão Faro
The price is NZ$161 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$161
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel Algarve Casino
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo Lagoa
The price is NZ$248 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$248
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Tivoli Carvoeiro
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Our guide on where to stay in Albufeira Old Town

Find the best Albufeira Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Albufeira Old Town
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A coastal town with a sandy beach, clear blue sea, rocky cliffs, and white buildings.
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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.

A coastal town at dusk with illuminated buildings and a prominent church spire.

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.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, dense greenery, and a clear blue sea.

Santa Eulália

If you're spending some time in Santa Eulália, Santa Eulalia Beach and Oura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with a large rock formation, rows of sun loungers, and a coastal town in the background.
Photo by Graeme Shinnie
Open Photo by Graeme Shinnie

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.

A coastal town with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a large building complex.

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.

Albufeira Old Town Travel Guide

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