Although summer and heat ask for more slight meals, what is certain is that many Portuguese continue to have the desire to eat the so -called “comfort food”. In the Algarve, there is a restaurant that privileges the most ‘hungry’, as it lets customers put the amount of food they want on the plate. There the price is made to the kilo and the prices are below 20 euros.
It is in Albufeira, more specifically on the street of the municipality, near the historic center of the city, which is the restaurant there at home, where the food sells to weight. The available dishes are often changing, but prepare to find almost always mixed grilled and grilled fish in the menu. Then there are days when there is spiritual cod, field chicken, Portuguese cooked, among other dishes.
Several meat and fish options
On June 28, for example, at home I could choose between fried rabbit, lumin to monchique, roasted chicken, mixed grilled and grilled fish and the price per kilo was fixed in 17.99 euros, with a garrison included.
Once the restaurant is near the center of Albufeira, before or after your lunch you can always take the opportunity to visit the city and the respective beaches.
Village that became a city
The one that once was a fishing village, reinvented itself over the decades, becoming a city and one of the busiest tourist destinations in the country, with beaches for all tastes and proposals for all times.
According to Revigorate, Albufeira extends for about 30 kilometers of coast, with a great diversity of beaches. Some are wide, with extensive golden Areals; Others, small coverslipped cliffs, only accessible by rails or sea.
History of the city linked to the cultural transformations of the Algarvio territory
The city center retains elements of its past, visible not only in architecture, but also in its toponymy. The origin of the name “Albufeira” dates back to the Arabic occupation, deriving from the expression “al-butra”, which means “Castelo do Mar”. The history of the city is thus deeply linked to the cultural transformations of the Algarve territory.
A good starting point to explore Albufeira is Largo Engineer Duarte Pacheco. There you can visit the Painter Samora Barros Gallery, located in a building with history, which worked as an Electric Center. This space welcomes temporary exhibitions of contemporary art and highlights Samora Barros’s connection to the city, namely with the display of some of his works.
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Mother Church of Albufeira: a mandatory visit point
A few minutes ago there is the Mother Church of Albufeira, easily identifiable by the bell tower. Reconstructed in the eighteenth century after the 1755 earthquake, this neoclassical church has a sober interior decoration. The main altar holds a painting of Samora Barros himself, positioned behind the statue of Our Lady of Conception.
Following the historical path, it is worth visiting the Church of São Sebastião, where is the Museum of Sacred Art of Albufeira. The collection includes religious pieces recovered from various churches in the region. Noteworthy are hand painted tiles and liturgical objects that resisted eighteenth century earthquake.
Even next door is the Archeology Municipal Museum, which offers a time trip from prehistory to present. The museum has a permanent exhibition, but also receives temporary exhibitions and has a specialized bookstore.
More than a dozen beaches available
When it plays the beach, Albufeira has more than a dozen options. The most central are Fisherman Beach and Tunnel Beach, both easily accessible from the city and served by an elevator that leads directly to the sand. These beaches are much sought after at the high time, so those who want the most tranquility should consider other alternatives.
For those looking for less confusion, São Rafael Beach, the Runa or the cliffs are options recommended by the same source. São Rafael beach stands out for orange cliffs and rock formations with curious names, such as “Small Bridge” and “Nest of the Swallows”. The clarity of water and cutouts create the necessary conditions for snorkelling or stand-up paddle tours.
The city also offers good panoramic perspectives. The Pau da Bandeira viewpoint is one of the best known places to see Albufeira in all its length, with a privileged view of the white houses perched on the slope and the Areal of Praia dos Pescadores.
Popularity of Rua da Ora
As night falls, Albufeira becomes. Ora Street, also known as “The Strip”, concentrates the city’s night animation. Located on Sá Carneiro Avenue, it extends for about two kilometers and brings together bars, nightclubs and parties throughout the high season.
According to, establishments, such as Liberta’s and Kiss, continue to be usual meeting points for those who seek to prolong the day until dawn. During the summer months, the parties in beach environment, with live music and DJ sets, are also multiplied.
Albufeira combines history, sea, culture and entertainment in a proposal that attracts visitors of all ages. Whether to enjoy the beaches, know the Arab inheritance or explore the nightlife, this Algarve city continues to assert itself as one of the largest tourist attraction points in southern Portugal.
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