What you will find here
Idyllic settings to enjoy.
First, the sea and the famous beaches, the many shades of rocks and cliffs. Here, life has the rhythm of tourist metropolises, where bodies that tan during the day move when the sun sets, in the restaurants, bars and clubs that light up the night.
A few kilometres inland and everything changes. Almond trees, fig-trees, pine trees and orange trees dot the landscape with greenery. The tracery of the chimneys stands out against the ocher red of the roofs. Bucolic villages invite you to discover a daily life made of nature and tranquillity. So that the holidays have a total dimension.
Sky, sea, soft golden sand. Then, an ocher cliff crowned by the sparkling white of the houses. Perspective of Albufeira, which remains in the memory of those who visit it.
How to get to Albufeira
Car
The most used access is the A2, which crosses the centre south of Portugal.
To travel along the coast, the N120 is the main north-south axis and connects to the A22 in Lagos, continuing from there to Albufeira.
If travelling along the border with Spain, the IC27 to Castro Marim and the A22 complete the route to Albufeira.
Bus
Departing from Lisbon (Sete Rios or Av. Liberdade), there are several bus operators, such as Rede Expresso, RenEx, Flixbus, ALSA and others, which provide transport to Albufeira.
“O Giro – Transportes Urbanos de Albufeira” is ideal for travelling within the city.
Train
Albufeira station is about 10km from the city centre, in Ferreiras; the only transport options to the centre of Albufeira are taxis (e.g. Freenow), or rent-a-car (e.g. Europcar).
Plane
Faro International Airport is the closest air connection (about 35kms, 50 minutes, by car).
Useful contacts
General
Albufeira City Council
Municipal Street
8201-863 Albufeira
T. +351 289 599 500
geral@cm-albufeira.pt
Security
Civil Protection
Rua das Escolas – Caliços
8200-126 Albufeira
T. +351 289 599 503/694 / +351 808 202 274
protecao.civil@cm-albufeira.pt
GNR – Albufeira Territorial Post
Vale Pedras – T. +351 289 590 790
Av. 25 de Abril, Old Town – T. +351 289 583 310
Olhos de Água – T. +351 289 501 478
Paderne – T. +351 289 367 115
Maritime Police – Deleg.Marít. from Albufeira
R. Sacadura Cabral 8200,
8200-176 Albufeira
T. +351 289 079 001 /+351 289 514 255 / +351
916 613 540 (picket)
dgam@amn.pt
Maritime Search and Rescue Center
T. 214 401 919
Tourism
Municipal Post 1
Santa Eulália Road
Areias S. João
8200-269 Albufeira,
T. +351 289 515 973,
post.turismo@cm-albufeira.pt
Municipal Post 2
EN 395 – entrance to the city
8200-109 Albufeira
T. +351 289 599 502
post.turismo2@cm-albufeira
Algarve Regional Tourism Authority Post
5th of October Street
8200-000 Albufeira
T. +351 289 585 279
turismo.albufeira@turismodoalgarve.pt
Health
Health Center
SUB – Basic Emergency Services
Alto dos Caliços Urbanization,
8200-200 Albufeira
T. +351 289 598 400 / +351 289 588 770
usfalbufeira@acescentral.min-saude.pt
Shopping Pharmacy (open until 11pm)
Algarve Shopping, Store 0.162, Floor 0
8200-417 – Tavagueira – Guide -Albufeira
T. +351 289 561 776 / +351 912 070 534
orders@farmacidoshopping.com
Where to stay
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Source: Visit Algarve