Albufeira Beach Tours

For you to enjoy the various tours in Albufeira to the fullest you should plan about 4 to 5 days. This amount of time also propels you to visit several beaches that are Praia dos Pescadores, Praia da Oura, and one of the most beautiful, Praia de Sao Rafael. You also get plenty of time opting for water sporting activities, making boat trips, and spending leisure time on or near the seaside.

Perceiving most of the beaches in Albufeira, you do not require tickets or bookings in advance. But if you are interested in visiting large-scale facilities of the district, such as Zoomarine or the special boat trips, it is better to phone beforehand, as in the high tourism season. This is especially useful when planning for a particular schedule to minimize the waiting time, particularly if one is under schedule. Also, for some specific activities where you self-organize your vacations, you can get an organized tour, a specific beach club, or any other activity for which you can benefit from advanced bookings to get the best from your visit.

Of course, there are many dishes that you shouldn’t miss in Albufeira. For seafood lovers, grilled fish, such as grilled octopus, mussels, and the ever-delightful Ameijoas a Bulhao Pato (mussels in garlic and white wine), is highly recommended. Also, Let me recommend the Cataplana de Mariscos, a staple of Portuguese cuisine that is a seafood casserole that is cooked in a copper dish. Another standout is the “Bacalhau a Bras”, which serves this really simple dish of shredded stock fish with potatoes and eggs, which is one of Portugal’s most popular dishes. To add to your meal take a glass of Vinho Verde which is a type of light wine from Portugal to end the meal.

Many families take a child or children for a vacation to Albufeira and there are various ways to ensure that beach visiting is fun and engaging for the kids. Praia dos Pescadores is good for families because there is shallow access to the sea, many available facilities such as parasols and sunbeds are allocated only for the hotel guests, and there are restaurants nearby. Another great place is Zoomarine Park, which is a few kilometers away; it has a water park, animal shows, and rides that children of all ages will love. Albufeira Beach Park is also suggested as this place has playgrounds for children and some zones closed for kids too. Families can also go boating around the coast, which normally can be arranged for kids and normally can include dolphins or blue water sightseeing.

Besides the mainstream beaches that are typical for Albufeira, there are also some less popular but no less beautiful places. Sao Rafael is a smaller, less crowded beach with outstanding rocks and crystal water, perfect for one, spectacular day. Praia da Falesia is another secret place, which attracts many tourists because of its unusual red cliffs, behind which one can see the line of the ocean in the distance. Praia do Castelo is another beach that is not very popular, but gives a stunning look and is great for a quiet beach experience.