Algarve Getaways Guidebook for Albufeira/Olhos d'Água
Food scene
Tavertino's Restaurant has a large menu with excellent fish selection, charcoal grilled food and Portuguese specialities.
13 locals recommend
Tavertino's
Rua Torre da MedronheiraTavertino's Restaurant has a large menu with excellent fish selection, charcoal grilled food and Portuguese specialities.
Since 1969, the Restaurant O Duarte has continued to retain the essence of a traditional Portuguese restaurant, where you can find fresh fish and seafood dishes. The menu also offers you a selection of salads, meat dishes, pizzas, omelets, and much more.
23 locals recommend
O Duarte
22 Estr. de AlbufeiraSince 1969, the Restaurant O Duarte has continued to retain the essence of a traditional Portuguese restaurant, where you can find fresh fish and seafood dishes. The menu also offers you a selection of salads, meat dishes, pizzas, omelets, and much more.
Just a few steps from Olhos de Água beach, Sleepy Donkey is a great place for a drink, tasty tapas and snacks and delicious ice cream served by friendly staff.
Sleepy Donkey
6A R. 25 de AbrilJust a few steps from Olhos de Água beach, Sleepy Donkey is a great place for a drink, tasty tapas and snacks and delicious ice cream served by friendly staff.
Manzo Steakhouse Restaurant is located in Olhos de Água and prides itself by the quality of the meat, cooking process and the service.
6 locals recommend
Manzo Steakhouse
31 R. 25 de AbrilManzo Steakhouse Restaurant is located in Olhos de Água and prides itself by the quality of the meat, cooking process and the service.
Pizzeria Fratelli is located in Olhos de Água since 1986, with typical Italian dishes, made every day and with ancestral recipes.
17 locals recommend
Pizzeria Fratelli
Pizzeria Fratelli is located in Olhos de Água since 1986, with typical Italian dishes, made every day and with ancestral recipes.
Caffé Creme is a great place to have some coffee and cake and enjoy the pleasant Algarve climate. Conveniently located on the main road of Olhos d'Agua, it is walking distance from the Intermarché supermarket and the beach. Also next to the bus stop, taxis and shops.
9 locals recommend
Caffe Creme Cafetaria
Caffé Creme is a great place to have some coffee and cake and enjoy the pleasant Algarve climate. Conveniently located on the main road of Olhos d'Agua, it is walking distance from the Intermarché supermarket and the beach. Also next to the bus stop, taxis and shops.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar with several musical rhythms changing throughout the night. Here you can enjoy a fantastic selection of cocktails and tapas.
6 locals recommend
Symbiosis Pub & Bar
Bar with several musical rhythms changing throughout the night. Here you can enjoy a fantastic selection of cocktails and tapas.
This night club offers a selection of DJ's playing the finest in house and urban music. Located in Albufeira, just 10 minutes drive away.
7 locals recommend
Club Vida
Nº3 R. VictóriaThis night club offers a selection of DJ's playing the finest in house and urban music. Located in Albufeira, just 10 minutes drive away.
If the night goes on, enjoy yourself at the Le Club disco. Le Club is the scene of the most prestigious parties in Albufeira, hosting renowned national and international DJs. Located at Santa Eulália Beach.
6 locals recommend
Le Club (Balaia Golf Village Clubhouse)
Balaia Golf VillageIf the night goes on, enjoy yourself at the Le Club disco. Le Club is the scene of the most prestigious parties in Albufeira, hosting renowned national and international DJs. Located at Santa Eulália Beach.
Irish‐owned bar with fantastic live bands and musical acts, good traditional pub food and a huge range of stout, beers, wines and spirits. Located at the Marina of Vilamoura, approximately 15-20 minutes drive from Olhos de Água.
O'Neills Bar
1 Marina de VilamouraIrish‐owned bar with fantastic live bands and musical acts, good traditional pub food and a huge range of stout, beers, wines and spirits. Located at the Marina of Vilamoura, approximately 15-20 minutes drive from Olhos de Água.
Sightseeing
Riding a Tuk Tuk is a different and fun experience to get to know Albufeira and the Algarve.
11 locals recommend
tuk tuk albufeira
29 R. Samora BarrosRiding a Tuk Tuk is a different and fun experience to get to know Albufeira and the Algarve.
City Sightseeing, Albufeira. Take a trip around the city on the Hop On Hop Off open top bus and enjoy panoramic views.
7 locals recommend
Paragem 2 Citysightseeing Algarve
City Sightseeing, Albufeira. Take a trip around the city on the Hop On Hop Off open top bus and enjoy panoramic views.
Shopping
Intermarché
Nearby supermarket stocked with all amenities.
Visit the local Municipal Market of Olhos de Água for fresh fruit, vegetables and fish. Here you will find also a florist, handicrafts, café-bar, bakery and butcher.
12 locals recommend
Mercado Municipal de Olhos de Água
Rua do MercadoVisit the local Municipal Market of Olhos de Água for fresh fruit, vegetables and fish. Here you will find also a florist, handicrafts, café-bar, bakery and butcher.
supermercado Algartalhos
7 Estr. de AlbufeiraWell stocked butcher and supermarket.
Algarve Shopping is an excellent shopping centre nearby in Guia with a large Continente Hypermarket, food court and a large selection of shops. It also has 9 cinemas with most movies in English. Open daily 10.00 to 23.00 (midnight in summer).
606 locals recommend
Algarve Shopping
Algarve Shopping is an excellent shopping centre nearby in Guia with a large Continente Hypermarket, food court and a large selection of shops. It also has 9 cinemas with most movies in English. Open daily 10.00 to 23.00 (midnight in summer).
Getting Around
This Touristic Train, in Albufeira, provides a useful link between the Old Town and The Strip, operating every 20 minutes, 7 days a week. Closest stop is on The Strip.
9 locals recommend
Tourist train
17 R. Júlio DinizThis Touristic Train, in Albufeira, provides a useful link between the Old Town and The Strip, operating every 20 minutes, 7 days a week. Closest stop is on The Strip.
Bus Terminal in Albufeira with a bus network which connects several areas in the Algarve, namely Galé with several zones.
27 locals recommend
Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira
8200 Av. da LiberdadeBus Terminal in Albufeira with a bus network which connects several areas in the Algarve, namely Galé with several zones.
Beach
Olhos de Água beach is very traditional with its fishing boats and a series of fishing huts still used by the old fishermen. The beach is surrounded by the regions characteristic red sandstone cliffs, the sand is gold and the waters are clear.
29 locals recommend
Olhos de Água Beach
Olhos de Água beach is very traditional with its fishing boats and a series of fishing huts still used by the old fishermen. The beach is surrounded by the regions characteristic red sandstone cliffs, the sand is gold and the waters are clear.
Barranco das Belharucas Beach is located at the western end of Falésia Beach (extending east for kilometers to Vilamoura) and is separated from Olhos de Agua by rocks that can be crossed at low tide.
35 locals recommend
Barranco das Belharucas Beach
Barranco das Belharucas Beach is located at the western end of Falésia Beach (extending east for kilometers to Vilamoura) and is separated from Olhos de Agua by rocks that can be crossed at low tide.
Falésia beach is boasting more than six kilometres of golden sand, stretching from Vilamoura in the west to Olhos do Agua in the east, Praia da Falesia is home to one of the longest beaches in Portugal.
139 locals recommend
Beach of Falésia
Rua Claus HollmannFalésia beach is boasting more than six kilometres of golden sand, stretching from Vilamoura in the west to Olhos do Agua in the east, Praia da Falesia is home to one of the longest beaches in Portugal.
Santa Eulália Beach is one of the best beaches in the Albufeira area. Lovely sandy beach surrounded by pine trees and cliffs.
50 locals recommend
Santa Elalia Beach
Santa Eulália Beach is one of the best beaches in the Albufeira area. Lovely sandy beach surrounded by pine trees and cliffs.
Entertainment & Activities
Water park with slides, pools & rides plus live falconry, reptile & tropical bird shows. We can book the ticket for you!
540 locals recommend
Slide & Splash station
125 Vale de DeusWater park with slides, pools & rides plus live falconry, reptile & tropical bird shows. We can book the ticket for you!
Amazing boat trips departing from Albufeira, where you can enjoy fascinating rock formations and caves. Book your trip with Algarve Getaways.
9 locals recommend
Algarve Charters
Rua Marina de AlbufeiraAmazing boat trips departing from Albufeira, where you can enjoy fascinating rock formations and caves. Book your trip with Algarve Getaways.
Experience wine tasting and a tour of Sir Cliff Richard’s’ vineyard, Adega do Cantor, in Guia.
14 locals recommend
Adega do Cantor
Caminho dos AlámosExperience wine tasting and a tour of Sir Cliff Richard’s’ vineyard, Adega do Cantor, in Guia.
Parque Aventura is a tree-top park situated in Albufeira with various rope courses and paintball.
Our Information Folder, in the apartment, is packed with activities, sightseeing and other useful recommendations.
44 locals recommend
Parque aventura
215 Estr. de Santa EuláliaParque Aventura is a tree-top park situated in Albufeira with various rope courses and paintball.
Our Information Folder, in the apartment, is packed with activities, sightseeing and other useful recommendations.
Great fun for all the family.
Also try bowling at Albufeira Marina.
11 locals recommend
Karting Albufeira Marina (Hot Wheels)
Rua Marina de AlbufeiraGreat fun for all the family.
Also try bowling at Albufeira Marina.
Wet Ski guarantees you moments of pure fun during your visit to the famous Oura Beach in Albufeira. They have on offer Jet Ski, Jet Boat, Parasailing, Boat rides, Fly-board, Twister and much more.
8 locals recommend
Ski Molhado
6 R. Ramalho OrtigãoWet Ski guarantees you moments of pure fun during your visit to the famous Oura Beach in Albufeira. They have on offer Jet Ski, Jet Boat, Parasailing, Boat rides, Fly-board, Twister and much more.
Krazy World is a Zoo, where visitors will find several activities, such as live shows with reptiles, goats, birds and can experience feeding exotic animals. There is also a riding area with ponies, minigolf courses, a small popular funfair and tropical swimming pools.
98 locals recommend
Krazy World Zoo
Krazy World is a Zoo, where visitors will find several activities, such as live shows with reptiles, goats, birds and can experience feeding exotic animals. There is also a riding area with ponies, minigolf courses, a small popular funfair and tropical swimming pools.
Dive Center established in Albufeira, certified, providing diving experiences along the Algarve coastline.
13 locals recommend
Indigo Divers-centro De Mergulho De Albufeira Ltd
Dive Center established in Albufeira, certified, providing diving experiences along the Algarve coastline.
Victoria Golf Course is located in Vilamoura. This area has 6 challenging courses, including the championship Victoria Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer and home of the Portugal Masters and Vila Sol, which has hosted the Portuguese Open.
8 locals recommend
Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course
Caminho da Fonte do UlmeVictoria Golf Course is located in Vilamoura. This area has 6 challenging courses, including the championship Victoria Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer and home of the Portugal Masters and Vila Sol, which has hosted the Portuguese Open.