All Ages Fun in the Sun with an Albufeira Holiday

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An Albufeira holiday will take you about 25 miles west of Faro airport and to some of the most beautiful scenery in the region. Adults and children alike can enjoy the beaches, surrounded by some dazzling rock formations, with enough space to both play and relax amongst the golden, fine sands and clear blue waters.

When the sun goes in, Albufeira reveals itself as having one of the buzzier nightlives in the Algarve. There are a vast number of pubs, clubs and bars that litter the centre of the resort, attracting a great amount of young crowds looking for cheap drinks deals.

Those not looking to party, however, will not be at a loss as there are a great number of restaurants serving both international and local dishes, including fresh seafood. Whatever the age and whatever the group, an Albufeira holiday is more than likely to cater to your tastes.

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Currency

Portugal is a member of the European Union and its official currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents. Banking hours are generally 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques.

Time

Local time is GMT +1
(GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Language

Portuguese is the official language, but English is widely spoken and understood.

Electricty

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz.
Round two-pin plugs are used.

Albufeira Climate

The weather in the Algarve attracts huge numbers of tourists every year, with this popular region in southern Portugal enjoying long dry summers with high temperatures, and mild winters with limited rainfall. Although the Algarve sits on the Atlantic, and not the Mediterranean, it boasts over 3,000 hours of sun every year, making it one of the sunniest places in Europe, and an ideal climate for sun-seekers and beach-lovers.

Tipping

Service charges are usually added to hotel and restaurant bills, otherwise it is customary to leave a 10% tip. Bar staff and taxi drivers also expect tips, which usually entails rounding up of the bill to the nearest Euro.

Communications

The international access code for Portugal is +351. There are no area or city codes required. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).