Where to stay - Old town or New Town

where to stay -

Old town or New Town

Albuferia is one resort but can be divided in between old town and new town, both merge into each other's with no divide. The only difference is the old town areas are lively with bars and eateries with the famous bar street in the centre near the square with streets with shops and restaurants running away from main square.

Where as the new town is on the side of the old town only a short walk away, but compared to the old town it is mega lively with many bars and clubs not really getting going until midnight and closing at dawn  all on the world famous "Strip" - some have described it's the Magaluf of Portugal.

Either way Albuferia is perfect for all - older people tend  to enjoy the old towns bars and eateries plus entertainment, whilst youngsters prefer the new towns liveliness of the famous strip consisting of the lively bars and clubs.

This is a quick view of the old town

where is Albuferia in Portugal

The stunning views from the old town walk from Harbor

The town and municipal area of Albufeira come under the jurisdiction of the district of Faro which are in the province called the Algarve, Albuferia is set on the south coast of Portugal.
It covers an area of approximately 140 km² with more than 40.000 resident inhabitants including 4.000 foreigners who have chosen to live here. 

The borough of Albufeira receives over 5 million tourists who visit the Algarve annually. The summer season now lasts all the year round, making it the perfect destination for visitors both young and old from all over the world.

With a climate of more than 3000 hours of sunshine per year,  and the friendly local people many foreigners have moved residence to the region, either temporarily or permanently.

People select Albufeira as their favourite destination because of its many attractions, this being the lively and social nightlife, the beautiful beaches, varied water sports, golf courses, and the countryside and the local cuisine, not to mention the locally produced Portugal wines.

Google earth view of the Abuferia

Albuferia map - note old town to left new town to right

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