Albufeira travel guide
Albufeira Tourism | Albufeira Guide
You're Going to Love Albufeira
With a population of 15.851, Albufeira is a must-see destination in Faro, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Albufeira has to offer.
When to visit Albufeira
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Albufeira in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 117 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Albufeira, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.
How to Get to Albufeira
Plane
Although Albufeira doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 27 km from Albufeira.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Albufeira. The train journey from Albufeira to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around S$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about S$ 34 for a 5h 51m trip. The train station in Albufeira is called Albufeira Estação CP, and is located 4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Albufeira is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 196 km from Albufeira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and UNITED RENT A CAR, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Albufeira, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Albufeira takes 306 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Porto, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 756 km. The most popular bus station is Albufeira Camping Palmeira, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Albufeira. Albufeira Terminal Rodoviário is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airports near Albufeira
Airlines serving Albufeira
Where to stay in Albufeira
From 5-star hotels such as the Pine Cliffs Residence, a Luxury Collection Resort to great affordable options like the 3HB Golden Beach, Albufeira offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 333 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Mar à Vista and Peneco Albufeira Guesthouse. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Albufeira, with prices from S$ 29 to S$ 1,900 per night. Orada is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Albufeira are about 41% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Albufeira
Most booked hotels in Albufeira
Hiring a car in Albufeira
Expect to pay S$ 2.65 per litre in Albufeira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 31.78 and S$ 42.37. The most frequently booked car type in Albufeira is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat 500L or similar) is, on average, 93% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.