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Vacation rentals in Albufeira

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Apartment in Albufeira
Magnificent apartment 35m from beach -Apart. Isa
Magnífico apartamento com um quarto situado no Edifício Albufeira, um dos edifícios mais centrais da cidade. Apartamento totalmente remodelado, com um quarto com cama de casal, uma sala com uma cama, um sofá e zona de refeições, cozinha totalmente equipada para quatro pessoas e casa de banho com um espaçoso duche. O apartamento tem duas varandas, ambas com vista para a mítica praia dos pescadores.
$110 per night
Condo in Albufeira
Apartamento Vista Mar
Welcome. This ocean-view apartment with private access and just a few metres from the beach is the ideal place for you to enjoy a pleasant and fun vacation. Take a sea bath and come and rest in a chaise-long pool overlooking the beach. Wifi is available and parking is included. Go to sleep and wake up to the sea.
$91 per night
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Condo in Albufeira
Sweet Natura Place Bela Vista, Albufeira
Charmant appartement de type studio idéal pour deux personnes. Orienté sud, Piscine, on y voie la mer au loin depuis le balcon Stationnement gratuit dans la rue, devant la résidence Situé dans le centre de Albufeira a une distance de 1 km de la plage et de la vielle ville
$59 per night

Stay near Albufeira's top sights

Algarve Shopping608 locals recommend
Zoomarine47 locals recommend
Praia da Oura95 locals recommend
Albufeira Marina137 locals recommend
Old Town Of Albufeira48 locals recommend
Falésia Beach Açoteias136 locals recommend

House rentals in Albufeira

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Home in Albufeira
Amazing Albufeira Old Town Beach House w/1 bedroom
$112 per night
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Home in Albufeira
Jacuzzi & Typical Beach House, Albufeira-Algarve
$167 per night
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Home in Albufeira
Charming Albufeira Old Town BeachHouse w/1 bedroom
$82 per night
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Home in Albufeira
Modern Albufeira Old Town Beach House w/2 bedrooms
$123 per night
Private room in Albufeira
Rustic room Baixa Albufeira 2 min walking beach
$45 per night
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Private room in Albufeira
Relax in Vila Mimosa - Marina & sea view Albufeira
$45 per night
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Private room in Albufeira
Relax in Vila Mimosa - Marina & sea view Albufeira
$46 per night
Home in Albufeira
Vila Baltum - Free WI FI - Free Parking - Airco
$53 per night
Private room in Albufeira
Cozy room at the foot of the beach 2 minutes walk
$46 per night
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Home in Albufeira
Our Albufeira Beach Home - Close to it All!
$63 per night
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Home in Albufeira
Casa do Caesar sea view and spa
$235 per night
Private room in Albufeira
Quarto Baixa de Albufeira at the foot of the beach 2 min
$47 per night

Villa rentals in Albufeira

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Villa in Guia
Private Villa 2 Bedroom with Pool and Barbecue
$156 per night
Villa in Albufeira
Casinha da Jade
$114 per night
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Villa in Albufeira
Cottage near the beach (5 min by car)
$74 per night
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Villa in Albufeira
VILLA BRIGIDA
$154 per night
Villa in Albufeira
Close to the Beach with a Private Pool - Villa Costa
$106 per night
Villa in Albufeira
Villa Cecília
$191 per night
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Villa in Sesmarias, Albufeira
3 bedroom house with private pool & BBQ (SJ-196)
$134 per night
Villa in Albufeira
Villa Sol
$161 per night
Villa in Albufeira
Vila Arez, Olhos de Água, Albufeira
$195 per night
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Villa in Albufeira
VILLA ALBUAR
$168 per night
Villa in Albufeira
Villa Holiday House - Private Pool, 6px and BBQ
$83 per night
Villa in Olhos de Água
Villa Simão
$162 per night

Your guide to Albufeira

All About Albufeira

Located on the Algarve coast in southern Portugal, the city of Albufeira is a popular getaway known for its lively atmosphere, modern Moorish architecture, and pristine beaches. Warm aquamarine Atlantic waters lap against golden sands ringed by magnificent red limestone cliffs. Vacationers and sun worshipers have been flocking here since the 1960s, transforming the once-sleepy fishing village into a seaside paradise. Whitewashed cliffside villas and tiled pedestrian streets weave through the 12th-century Old Town before giving way to stunning coastal vistas.

Away from the water, the action happens around Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro and the Montechoro district — known locally as the Strip. As the largest city on the Algarve Coast, Albufeira makes for an excellent jumping-off point to explore the surrounding communities of Portimão and Faro. You’ll also find plenty of wilderness opportunities in Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, one of the area’s few remaining stretches of untamed coast.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Albufeira

This part of southern Portugal experiences pleasant weather throughout the year, with nearly 300 days of sunshine. The warm summer months are long and bright, with clear blue skies and balmy Mediterranean evenings. The winters are slightly colder but still mild, with a modest uptick in rainfall. While beachgoing may not be ideal during this time, the area’s museums and art galleries are great winter activities. The shoulder seasons can also be excellent times to look for holiday rentals in Albufeira. The slighter cooler temperatures are more conducive to exploring inland regions like Rocha da Pena National Reserve. Some of the more notable events throughout the calendar are the New Year’s Eve celebration — with live music, beach parties, and fireworks — and Festa do Pescador. The latter, also known as the Fishermen’s Festival, is a celebration of folk dance, music, and the area’s renowned seafood.


Top things to do in Albufeira

Paderne Castle

This 12th-century Berber fortification, about 30 minutes’ drive from Albufeira, makes for an excellent day trip to explore some of the area’s history. Constructed with limestone blocks, the castle’s remains sit above the meandering Quarteira River below — itself adorned with Roman-era bridges and aqueducts. Visitors can explore the medieval site with crumbling walls and stone ruins set among wild olive trees and brushlands.

Old Town Albufeira

Geographically, Albufeira’s Old Town is only a few minutes away from the neon lights and energy of the Strip, but the areas couldn’t be further apart in terms of the vibe. The laid-back district is a well-preserved window into Albufeira’s past, with streets that vary in width from just a few feet across to wide tree-lined boulevards with open-air cafes and restaurants. Travelers wandering the area can find hidden pubs, seafood eateries, and handmade artisan goods mere steps from the ocean.

Marinha Beach

Surrounded by towering orange cliffs and dramatic rock formations, Marinha Beach is a stunning coastal destination with soft golden sands, warm turquoise waters, limestone archways, and hidden coves ripe for discovery. Beachgoers flock to the area for its calm ocean conditions and pleasant breezes that make for excellent swimming and beach lounging. The rock formations also provide plenty of opportunities for water-based exploration of sea caves and hidden inlets with a kayak or paddleboard.

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