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 white lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas.

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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: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

NZ$55
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave
Albufeira: MiniGolf Adventure Park Entry Ticket

Albufeira: MiniGolf Adventure Park Entry Ticket

NZ$27
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Albufeira: MiniGolf Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Vilamoura: Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry&Dolphin search

PREMIUM Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry & Dolphin search

NZ$82
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
PREMIUM Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry & Dolphin search
Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

NZ$68
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran
From Albufeira: Half-Day Algarve Jeep Safari

From Albufeira: Half-Day Algarve Jeep Safari

NZ$78
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Albufeira: Half-Day Algarve Jeep Safari
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Albufeira: Small-Group Dolphins & Benagil Cave Boat Tour

NZ$77
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Albufeira: Small-Group Dolphins & Benagil Cave Boat Tour
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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$187 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$187
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 ...
Hotel Indigo Albufeira by IHG
Hotel Baltum

Hotel Baltum

3 out of 5
Av. 25 de Abril, 26 Albufeira
The price is NZ$144 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$144
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
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$264 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$264
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (486 reviews)
"Great view, great pool, great breakfast! A lot of rules...no food in your room, Not able to refill your water bottle "tap water is fine", Alcohol available but no bar. Awkward staff, but nice. A/C worked great, walking distance to the Harbor which is where the launch of all activities take ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Vila São Vicente - Adults Only
Vila Origens Boutique Hotel Albufeira

Vila Origens Boutique Hotel Albufeira

R. José Bernardino de Sousa 4 Albufeira Faro
The price is NZ$513 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$513
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Vila Origens Boutique Hotel Albufeira
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo Lagoa
The price is NZ$393 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$393
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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
Hotel Algarve Casino

Hotel Algarve Casino

5 out of 5
Avenida Tomas Cabreira Portimão Faro
The price is NZ$220 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$220
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The best thing about this hotel is its location. Its a clean hotel with great staff. The beach is a long walk from the hotel but its beautiful. You do not need water shoes here. The beach is all smooth sand . There are numerous restaurants and shopping all within walking distance to the hotel as ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Hotel Algarve Casino
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Our guide on where to stay in 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.

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 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.

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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