The algarve is the southernmost region of mainland portugal and covers an area of 5 000km.
Algarve albufeira strand.
Alβuˈfɐjɾɐ listen is a city seat and municipality in the district of faro in the southernmost portuguese region of the algarve.
Albufeira is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the algarve and it is easy to see why with so many things to do and different places to stay in albufeira for all ages and budgets.
More about the climate the population is over 450 000 inhabitants of all nationalities distributed through 16 municipalities and settled mostly on the coastline.
Albufeira once a small fisherman s village has turned into one of the largest beach destinations in europe.
The municipality population in 2011 was 40 828 in an area of 140 66 square kilometres 54 31 square miles.
Praia da galé is the main beach west of albufeira.
Praia do corveiro 34 minutes drive carvoeiro beach in algarve portugal the small town of corveiro has a number of beaches but this the town strand is a favourite of mine as it s just so.
The city has a charming old town with white washed and tiled houses sporting traditional algarvian chimneys restaurants bars hotels and gift shops.
To help here are the top 20 hikes and walks around albufeira so you can just get out and go.
With 200 km of atlantic ocean coastline it has a climate similar to the mediterranean.
Praia da galé albufeira algarve portugal.
The city proper had a population of 13 646 in 2001.
The climate and atmosphere are mediterranean but this is the atlantic so good waves and watersports are available alongside more sedate family oriented paddling zones.
Praia da galé march 1 algarve portugal são rafel galé is a quiet area located west of albufeira about 4 kms from the center.
The beach is about 6 km from the town centre and can be reached by eva buses from the albufeira bus station in caliços 20 minutes.
Albufeira a former fishing village is now the largest resort town in the algarve and during the summer holidays the population grows to around 300 000 residents.
With more than 25 beaches from small coves to the kilometer long beach strand albufeira is a family friendly and fun spot for anyone after a sunny beach vacation.
Here there is a huge variety of magnificent beaches from the smallest ace hidden beaches where you can only access by boat or sandy beaches of fine white sand with over 5kms long.
Hiking around albufeira is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape although finding the right route is not always easy.
Praia dos salgados is the next long beach to the west.