beach
Praia da Falésia
A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Albufeira
Faro, Portugal · Europe
About Albufeira
Albufeira works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ferreiras, 16km from Benagil Sea Cave.
Albufeira is in Faro, Portugal, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ferreiras, about 5 km away.
Albufeira (pronounced [alβuˈfɐjɾɐ] , locally [aɫbʷˈfeɾɐ, aɫbˈfeɾɐ]), officially the City of Albufeira (Portuguese: Cidade de Albufeira), is a city and municipality of Faro District in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. The population in 2021 was 44,158, in an area of 140.66 square kilometres (54.31 squareRead more
miles). The city proper had a population of 28,645 in 2021.
A tourist destination due to its coastal conditions, Albufeira's population expands to around 300,000 in the summer and at Christmas and New Year owing to the number of hotels that includes marina facilities, golf courses, restaurants and bars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Albufeira?
Within an hour or so of Albufeira: Praia da Falésia (7 km), Vilamoura Marina (12 km), Praia da Marinha (14 km), Benagil Sea Cave (16 km).
Are there any good drives near Albufeira?
The nearest famous roads are EN125 Coastal Road.
Where is Albufeira?
Albufeira is in Faro, Portugal, about 5 km from Ferreiras.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,851
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Faro
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 37.0882, -8.2503
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Worth the detour from Albufeira
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Vilamoura Marina
The Algarve's glossy marina lined with yachts, restaurants and golf, a lively coastal pit stop.
12 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Praia da Marinha
A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
14 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Benagil Sea Cave
A cathedral-like sea cave with a massive natural skylight opening in its domed ceiling, accessible only by water along the Algarve coast.
16 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
Alte
One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.
19 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Silves Castle
Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.
20 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
EN125 Coastal Road
The classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Faro Cidade Velha
Walled medieval old town with cobbled lanes, a cathedral and a bone chapel, gateway to the Ria Formosa.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Albufeira
- 22 kmEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
- 39 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
- 67 kmCabo de São VicenteThe southwesternmost cape of mainland Europe, with a working lighthouse on 75m cliffs at the end of the N268.
- 76 kmCabo SardãoWild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.
Driving in Portugal
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€9.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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