Albufeira holidays, Algarve Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent in Albufeira

Albufeira is a large town in the Faro district of the Algarve. It is renowned for its lively nightlife and stunning beaches attracting many toursits each year. As well as the lively strip with bars and restaurants on the beachfront, there is also a more cultured scene in the Old Town of Albufeira. If you're looking for top class beaches then Albufeira boasts some of the best including Praia da Oura and Praia do Tunel. There are 26 beaches along the 30km of Albufeira coastline which means you can always find a spot.

Golf is another big attraction for tourists and people looking for villas and apartments to buy and rent in Albufeira and the surrounding region. With several world class golf courses to choose from in quite breathtaking scenery it is not difficult to see why. Golf courses of note near Albufeira are Balaia Golf Village and Quinta do Lago North which offer top quality golfing facilities for visitors. If golf is not your thing, Albufeira offers a whole host of other activities such as mountain biking, water sports and safari tours. It is well worth paying to go on a boat excursion taking in the local caves at Benagil.

At a glance...
Restaurants 50+
Historical Roman sites
Golf
Nature reserve
Spa & wellness
Family friendly
Car recommended
Marina
Best beach Praia da Oura
International airport Faro (28km)
Nearest train station Ferreiras station (7km from Albufeira)

Featured villas in Albufeira

One of the most popular resorts in the Algarve offers a wide selection of self-catering holiday rental accommodation from luxurious villas to developments of apartments with pools and facilities. Renting a villa in Albufeira or holiday home can be the ideal base for exploring the local area is perfect for families, friends and groups. Holiday rentals provide the freedom, flexibility and space to do what you want, when you want - home from home.

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Things to see and do in Albufeira

Albufeira and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic towns and countryside to explore. It also boasts some stunning beaches and world class golf courses.

A few suggestions....
Snorkeling - tours can be arranged from Albufeira marina
Praia da Oura - a stunning beach
Benagil caves boat excursion
Parasailing trips from Albufeira Marina
Salgados - impressive bird watching on this lagoon
Visit Sant'Ana Church - a glorious example of Moorish influence.
Zoomarine Algarve - Water park with dolphin shows
roman ruins near Albufeira

Our view on Albufeira

A popular tourist resort, Albufeira has so much on offer for all ages making it a great holiday destination. With glorious beaches, a bustling marina with all types of watersports plus superb restaurants - a few reasons why people go back year after year. Staying in an Albufeira holiday home, whether a luxury villa or apartment, is the best way to experience this lovely part of the Algarve. Holiday rentals provide the space, freedom and flexibility so you can do what you want, when you want - home from home.