The Fishing town 'Albufeira' has been the capital of algarve since 1970. Albufeira's golden sand and high voltage nightlife attracts tourist all overthe Europe. The small sandy coves around Albufeira are surrounded by high sandstone cliffs, providing shade in summer and protection against the wind in winter. The most important satellite developments are situated to the east of Albufeira, including Montechoro.
it has a population of approximately 40,000 residents. |
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| The city of Albufeira maintains a historical and cultural heritage that demonstrates the spirit and strength of a population that believes in the essential power of Faith. There are various physical proofs of this way of life to confirm this. |
| There are many places which the tourist would be interested in exploring. foloowing is the list: |
| 1. Torre do Relogio (Clock Tower) - This is the “landmark” of the city. With an iron crown from which are suspended the hourly chimes, it has an excellent panoramic view over the city |
| 2. Torre Sineira (Bell Tower) - Built in 1869, it is part of the Parish Church Edifice and has a belfry with 8 bells. |
| 3. Igreja Matriz (Parish Church) - Erected in the Neo-Classic architectural style in the 18th Century, it replaced an earlier church which was demolished in the earthquake of 1755. On the archway over the main door is a Cross of Aviz, symbol of the Religious/Military Order that administered Albufeira. |
| 4. Capela da Misericorida
(Chapel of Mercy) - This ancient Arab Mosque was transformed onto a chapel in 1499, with some Gothic architectural touches. |
| 5. Igreja de Sant'Ana
(Church of St Ann) - This temple was built in the 18th Century. The main nave has a wooden alter piece, possibly by the masters Francisco Xavier Guedelha and Joao Baptista.. |
| 6. Igreja de Sao Sebastiao (Church of St Sebastian) - Built in the mid 18th Century, the exterior is adorned with a dome and two doors in the “Baroque” and “Manuelino” architectural styles. |
| 7. Ermida de N. ? Senhora da Orada
(Chapel of Our Lady of the Wayside) - The original chapel dates from the 16th Century, but the present one was built in the second half of the 18th Century. It is to be found next to the Albufeira Marina. Every year, on the 13th, 14th and 15th of August, Albufeira celebrates the feast day of Nossa Senhora da Orada, with a procession by land and sea, during which a “Blessing of the Sea” takes place. |
8. Estatua de Sao Vicente (Statue of St. Vincent of Albufeira) - This monument is in the memory of Brother Vicente de St? Antonio, who was born in 1590 in the town of Albufeira. Well educated and intelligent, he left Albufeira to continue his studies in the Capital (Lisbon). He dedicated his life to the church after the death of his parents, and his faith led him to pilgrim to the East, namely Japan. There he suffered persecution by non-believers in Christianity. |
| 9. Old Castle Wall - In the Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora is a small remainder of the wall, possibly where one of the castle wall towers once stood, which was probably the North gate or Beach gate. |
| 10. Municipal Museum of Archaeology -
filled with items to exhibit which seem to have directly connected with the history of the city. |
| After landing in Faro Airport, you can get to Albufeira by car (taxi, transfer bus or rent-a-car), driving West by the EN 125 main road or the A22 freeway ("via do Infante") for about 35 Km, the road is well sign-posted making it quite easy to get there. |
Shopping malls
They open from 10am until 11pm or midnight, every day of the week.
Restaurants
Normally open for lunch at 12am until 3pm and than reopen later in the afternoon (±6pm) until 10pm or later. |
| Reffered : albufeira.com |
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