The beaches are amazing , the boat trip to see the beautiful dolphins is a must The old town is really nice and lots to do and see although some places are difficult as uphill in general getting around was easy Our accommodation was perfect for everything And the host was exceptional very lovely and nothing was too much trouble . Rossio apartment
Nice place lots of cobble footpath not the easiest please for someone with a disability or older person to walk around. But over it’s a nice place, don’t think I will be back villamoura is so much nicer and cleaner
As a single female traveller I felt safe and relaxed. No hassle. The beach does have broken shells on it, which will break down in time. Life guards are stationed along the beach. Lively at night in the main square where all the restaurants are. A good vibe. The staff speak English and other languages. This trip was my second visit to Alburfeira. Temperature was between 25 to 29 degrees in end of September into October. Streets are steep, so not good on the knees.
We enjoyed our stay in Albuferia, the weather was gorgeous even in October its was sunny and a steady 25 degrees. Portuguese were very friendly and welcoming everywhere we went. Lots of lovely restaurants both in the square and surrounding streets, never had a bad meal anywhere. Special mention to Riccardos Italian restaurant, fabulous meals made to order and very reasonably priced, well worth a visit. Downside is just how steep the old town and surrounding area was, it would have been a challenge for the older members of our party anyway but in the heat was impossible, lucky fantastic and very reasonably priced taxi service readily available in all areas.
You will have to learn how to "use" Albufeira in order to have a good time here (if you are over 30)! The town is catering to the very young, primarily UK crowd, that are heavy drinkers in cheap and less then average bars (with excessively loud bad music). Stay away from the 'main' areas and you will be able to find good restaurants where you can have a relaxing meal. I was not able to locate any cocktail lounges that would have had available a good mixed drink and some background music. Sort of like a small version of Times Square in NYC, you can get ripped off very easily if you do not conduct due diligence. Do your homework before arrival and you can enjoy this area as a base to explore this region. Good luck!
The food and the people are amazing! The views are stunning. The beach is very very long and there's lots of activities to do. As a family we ate out every afternoon and evening, and we visited the local shops for breakfast, snack and accompaniment items to eat in our Villa. We walked everywhere, but there were local transport options available too, specifically the land train. The roads are steep in parts, and will get your heart pumping, but there's well thought out alternative routes you can use with steps or other cut throughs to get you from A to B in an efficient manner! We visited the marina a few times and went out on a boat to see the Dolphins and Caves.
The location couldn't be better. Steps to the fun and shopping of Old Town, great restaurants and Peneco Beach (which has an elevator!). Its a fantastic property. Front desk staff is EXCELLENT. Breakfast was perfect and the pool and deck with the view of the beach is magical. Everything you could want in a boutique beach hotel. We were lucky enough to be in town for an annual festival taking place but wouldn't have known unless we saw the flyer in the lobby! What a treat...immersed in a locals event on the first night of our trip...
Albufeira City Centre, Albufeira
Brilliant location, only 5 minutes walk or so into Old Town Albufeira, yet no noise could be heard from the hotel. Beautiful view from the room (3rd floor, balcony with sea view). Modern, clean and simplistic room & bathroom which was perfect for us, and the balcony was very big and great to add space on to the compact room (completely fine for two people and great value for money!). The online check in and room code was ideal to save on time spent with in-person check in and worrying about carrying / not losing a room key.
Albufeira City Centre, Albufeira
The Apartment was very clean and spacious for a family of 3. We enjoyed our stay and the location is central to Old Town Albufeira which made it very convenient for food and shopping options. It's walking distance to the beach which is nice. The Apartment had a few things that you can use for the beach, such as umbrellas, paddle board and a ball. The owner was also easy to get a hold of and very friendly and helpful when I needed anything or had any questions.
I would definitely recommend this hotel. Location is perfect right in old town but also on the beach. Facilities were spotless clean and my room was delightful facing the sea, Staff were exceptionally nice and very helpful with any queries or getting a taxi for me. Breakfast buffet was delicious. I extended my stay from 2 to 7 days and lovely staff just let me keep the same room.
Albufeira City Centre, Albufeira
The hotel was located right in Albufeira old town and lot of restaurants, shops were around. Very lively and busy locality to have fun. Parking was available but had to pay 15 euros per day which seemed a little expensive. Great options to party late night around the hotel. Beach and miraduoro was at walking distance
Albufeira
Hotel was very clean, room was good, nice selection of food & it was great to have the option to eat in some of the other Grand Muthu hotels nearby - we were all inclusive. Staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is located less than 5 minutes from The Strip but a taxi ride away from the Old Town.
Albufeira City Centre, Albufeira
"Absolutely loved our stay! This hotel is a hidden gem in the heart of Albufeira's old town. The beauty and cleanliness were top-notch, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Plus, it's just a 5-minute walk to the beach! Perfect spot for a relaxing getaway. Highly recommend!
Albufeira
Everything from the breakfast served with lots of varieties, excellent customer service, the daily cleaning of the room, the pool not too crowded, proximity to supermarkets mobility in getting out is easy etc. I could go on about my experiences. Just loved the hotel and amazing stay in Portugal.
Exceptional staff, very friendly and could not do enough for us. The hotel is spotlessly clean and is in a great location directly on the beach and a short walk to the old town. A special thank you to Hugo at reception for all his help and recommendations for travel and trips.
Albufeira City Centre, Albufeira
Very good location. Only a few minutes walk to the old town. Apartment was cleaned daily. We had a lovely view in apartment 204. Would highly recommend downloading the Bolt app. It’s similar to Uber and very cheap to get a taxi back to the apartment.
Definitely recommend this resort! Views, beaches, hospitality, accommodation, breakfast were wonderful. The staff were friendly and helpful to any questions I had regarding my stay. The free shuttle to the old town in Albufeira was great!
The hotel was situated a stones throw from the beach, 10 min walk from Old Town and 20 min walk from Strip. Clean and set in lovely gardens. The best hotel breakfast we have ever had, fantastic selection and quality food.
Albufeira City Centre, Albufeira
perfect location, staffs very nice, everything perfect, good breakfast it really reached my expectation, nice hotel for a good price in the heart of Albufeira city, old town without noises during the night.
Albufeira
The hotel was kept extremely clean and tidy at all times even around the pool area The room was very clean when we arrived The location is good with cheap taxi to both new or old towns
The entrance and foyer of the hotel was nice and quaint but that’s about it. The location is great because of how close it is to the old town, restaurants and beach.
The location is perfect for the Algarve region (central). The staff was amazing!! The breakfast is also excellent. Beautiful hotel in beautiful Portugal.
Albufeira
The apartment was very clean and perfect for my family of 4. It was a great location. Close to several nice beaches and old town Albufeira.
Albufeira City Centre, Albufeira
Location right in the middle of old town Albufeira