Albufeira is located 40 km west of Faro and 50 km east of Lagos.
Albufeira was once a small fishing port and has become the most popular tourist resort in the area. The city still retains some of its character and its Moorish heritage, with pretty streets lined with whitewashed houses, the ruins of the fortress and a high cliff overlooking the beach. The nightlife is very lively in Albufeira.
In the summer, you have the sunbathing by the calm sea and water sports, including diving and windsurfing.
The region also has an 18-hole golf course, a marina and the Zoomarine water park.
Take the time to enjoy, in one of the many restaurants, the local specialty called Cataplana, a mixture of crispy seafood, shellfish and steamed fish.