Albufeira Group Tours

It would also be rather unwise to come to Albufeira and not have some of the local cuisine. Bacalhau à Brásis is another popular fish dish composed of stockfish, chopped onions, boiled potatoes, and eggs arranged in a tasty dressing. “Arroz de Marisco” is a tasty seafood rice dish with freshly cooked mussels, prawns, and squid included in the list of ingredients. Another specialty is “Cataplana de Mariscos”, several kinds of seafood cooked in a traditional copper pot. For dessert, try “Pastéis de Nata” the world-renowned Portuguese sweet pastry, a crispy pastry case filled with a creamy custard. They taste like real Portuguese food, and it’s highly recommended that you get to try them when you are in Albufeira.

Thus, it is advisable to use several types of transport to get acquainted with Albufeira in detail. Entertainment in the old town and beaches can be reached by walking and taking a walk within this area would reveal nice arcade streets and old buildings. As for the closer viewpoints and beach, walking or using rental scooters might be convenient but for more distant ones, a car is needed. Local buses are also an option. They are useful when one wishes to make his/her way to the northern part of Albufeira or any other neighboring town. Of course, guided tours have the additional benefit of familiarizing you with all the necessary information regarding the city and its surroundings without having to think about the necessary arrangements

Albufeira is mainly a pedestrian town, especially in the old town area and the main beaches. The old town has small, rather beautiful streets and walking zones which makes the walking very pleasant. A lot of the primary objects, cafés, and shops are situated quite close to one another, so there is much to wander about in. Nevertheless, for some points of interest which are situated farther away, for example, some of the beaches, but not the closest ones, or the countryside, other means of transportation are more beneficial. A walk along the coast is also very pleasant and gives a rather comfortable feeling. 

A half-day trip will help in gaining an initial impression of the city and the principal things that the tourist will need to do in the place. Depending on your interest, you can follow the walking tour around the old town, go for a stroll on the beaches, and stop by some shops and eateries. By targeting just the important events, including Ponta da Piedade cliffs or the old town, you can get to see and explore a lot. However, to be able to make a thorough analysis and to be able to plunge into the local atmosphere and vivid stories, one would need more time in Albufeira to stroll around and enjoy all the opportunities the town offers from early morning till night.

The best time to visit Albufeira and to be able to unveil the primary attractions at your leisure should take 2–3 days. This amount of time will let you visit the picturesque old town, exotic beaches, and other meaningful places including Albufeira Marina and Cliffs of Portugal’s most famous place – Ponta da Piedade. You will also have ample time to taste the delicious food in different restaurants and feel the laid-back kind of environment of the town. Additional free time also permits the visitors to take other tours in the area to have deeper exposure to the history of the area.