For those wishing to go to villas Algarve, then a fantastic choice must be Albufeira. Albufeira, Portugal’s most popular resort, has been described as the “Tourist Capital” of the Algarve. Spreading from the old town both east and west along the coast, its glorious sandy coves and golden beaches drawing an assorted crowd, from families with young children to retired couples.
Everyone finds something to enjoy in this sprawling, low-rise holiday Mecca, which still retains its old world charm in narrow alleyways behind the new hip and happening Rue Candido dos Reis (the bar street), which at night is a must for visitors to the area. The “Strip”, as it is referred to locally by many, in the east of the town, runs from the Montechoro Hotel down to the Praia da Oura, lined with dozens of wonderful cafes, restaurants and bars.
In contrast, the old town of Albufeira has a special charm all of its own, with its lovelly sleepy cobbled side streets and alleyways that criss-cross the town, many of them converging in the main square which at night comes alive with the throng of people, music, lights, sounds and aromas of the many restaurants and bars. Local activities cycling, golf, swimming, wind-surfing and more.
The progress has turned Albufeira into a city with tourism and leisure as its vocation. The streets in the old Cerro da Vila still preserve the picturesque appeal of whitewashed houses and steeply narrow streets. In Travessa da Igreja Velha, an old moorish arch indicates the place where stood a primitive mosque, later the town’s first church.
On the beach, the bright colours of the local fishing boats contrast with the blue of the sea. Indifferent to the tourists sunbathing nearby, the fishermen carry on the task of mending and preparing their nets. A walk by the sea will offer you a view over the city, the beaches and the cliffs which are part of the charm of Albufeira. The sidewalk leads to the pretty cave at Xorino, where the Moors took refuge when the town was reconquered by the Christians sometime in the 13th century.
Albufeira is a very popular holiday destination offering something for everyone from the Old Town with its narrow cobbled streets, the numerous sandy beaches nearby and the cafes, bars and local restaurants of ‘the strip’. A unique atmosphere can be experienced in the Old Town with its white washed houses and Moorish arches around the main square. You can relax on ‘Praia da Pescadores’ or Fisherman’s beach where they can still be seen bringing in their fresh catches. For anyone looking for villas Algarve, Albufeira is a top choice.
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