Beaches
The Albufeira Coastline arguably could be described
as the best in the world. The twenty or so fine sandy beaches stretch
the whole length of the area approximately sixteen miles, a lot of which
have a backdrop of rugged cliffs. There are two loverly beaches
in the
old town, Alburfeira beach and Fishermans beach. Both can be accessed by
walking through the tunnel just off the square or by the lifts or
stairs to the west. No need to go hungry as both beaches have loads of
restaurants and bars to sample. The "Strip" has its own superb beach
called Oura beach. You will find this little gem at the end of the
"Strip"down the steep hill. Here you will be able to sample all manner
of water sports from pedal boats for the children to parasailing for the
adults. Once again there are plenty of places to eat and drink.
Shopping
If
it's clothes shopping your after you need to head to the "Strip", not
The old town. Here you will find an array of shops selling designer
goods to suit any taste. If it's leather goods you're after or just
souvenir type shops then stick to the "Strip".
Bars and Restaurants
Both
have an abundance of Bars and Restaurants offering a vast array of
different cuisines. This being Portugal they love their fish, so you
must try their Sardines simply grilled and sprinkled with sea salt.
Delicious. There is a particular favourite fish restaurant of mine
accessed via the tunnel in the old town and situated on the right. Here
you can choose the fish of your choice which is weighed and then cooked.
Not cheap, but well worth the experience for a special evening.
Nightlife
If
you are young and want to party the night away the Old Town has the
bars but the "Strip has both bars and Nightclubs for your Holiday.
So
which is the best? You've probably guessed I am slightly biased towards
the old town and you'd be right. I am not the twenty one year old I
used to be and prefer a quieter holiday these days. This can be found on
the relaxed beach in the old town and the more sedate nightlife on the
square. The "Strip" is the place for single people or families. The
lively beach with it's water sports and the late night bars and
nightclubs. To be honest you can have the best of both worlds, for about
6 Euros a Taxi will take you the short trip between the two, or there
is a road train that runs quite frequently throughout the day.
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