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| 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.
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| Google earth view of the Abuferia |
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| Albuferia map - note old town to left new town to right |
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