Live it up or wind down with a great value holiday to Albufeira from lastminute.com

Albufeira is the pride of the south western coast of Portugal. The wealth of possibilities this seaside city has to offer can’t be underestimated. Whether you plan to paint the town red, explore the famous ‘street of bars’ or relax and soak up the brilliant rays next to the dazzling sea, Albufeira can’t fail to impress.

Things to do in Albufeira

The moment you arrive you’ll be spoilt for choice. A Holiday to Albufeira will provide you with some of the most exceptional beaches in the world. A whopping 30km coastline boasts 25 beaches, so you’ll easily find something that suits your specific requirements. For peaceful solitude, try the remote and unspoiled Praia dos Arrifes or Praia dos Salgados. Alternatively, Praia da Oura in the heart of the famous ‘strip’, is the perfect place for people watching. Whatever you choose, temperatures of 15C in January to 28C in July, will mean you’ll want to spend all your time soaking up those rays.

Albufeira is a golfers paradise, with three major courses assuring you’ll have everything you need to improve that swing. For those into a higher energy outdoor thrill there are water parks, jeep safari’s, quad biking or snorkeling and diving to choose from.

Steeped in history, Albufeira’s Old Town showcases some of the very best of Moorish architecture. If it’s culture you’re after, the Municipal Art Gallery and Archaeology Museum are worth seeking out.Like to support local industry? The markets have an impressive array of local handicrafts demonstrating skills and techniques that have been passed down for hundreds of years.There are plenty of other destinations for holidays in the Algarve on lastminute.com all with as much charm as Albufeira.

You can’t experience a holiday in Albufeira without experiencing the region’s seafood. Amêijoas, a local dish of clams with grilled sardines and bread is a must! Real foodies will love the various food festivals, and year round the Municipal Market in Caliços provides some of the best fresh produce if you want to try your hand at cooking up some delights yourself.

As you’ll have come to expect with your Albufeira holiday, the nightlife provides options for every taste. Those enjoying a family holiday can take full advantage of an exciting selection of singers, musicians and dancers, organised by the city for the benefit of children. Adults looking for a more hedonistic time can head down to ‘the Strip’ or the Areias de S. João in the east of the city where, the only thing that will put an end to the night will be your stamina as the party never stops!

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A lastminute.com holiday to Albufeira will delight and entertain regardless of your budget or circumstances. You’ll find a variety of options that will suit families, singles or a group of friends or relatives. The only thing you need to bring to the table is a love of fun and a taste for adventure. Holidays with lastminute.com aren’t cheap holidays, they’re affordable holidays