Guide to Help You Enjoy you Holiday in Albufeira

All inclusive Albufeira holidays are set in the central Algarve in the south side of Portugal. Albufeira is mainly thought as of a holiday town popular in the summer with both foreign and local visitors. It officially became a city in 1987 and since that time the demand for all inclusive Albufeira holidays has grown and grown.

Pria dos Barcos, or Fisherman’s Beach is the place to begin Albufeira holidays. The beach here is made of golden powdery sand interspersed with jagged pieces of rock giving the landscape a striking appearance. The beach is backed by restaurants and on the main promenade you will see many artists drawing or painting the scene in front of them of Albufeira holidays.

The Old Town on all inclusive Albufeira holidays is less built up than the newer part of town but this is where you will find many cultural and historical landmarks. One such place is the Misericordia Chapel on Rua Henrique Calado. This is an ornate place of worship and many claim that the 16th century building has been built on the site of a former mosque. The chapel is sometimes closed for restoration so it is a good idea to check with your all inclusive Albufeira holiday rep when the building is open.

You will find the answer to your Albufeira holiday shopping prayers on Rua 5 de Outubro. You will find some stylish summer wear in the clothes shops here as well as some gorgeous ceramic plates, cups and souvenirs.