Albufeira is an attractive city tucked in Faro District of Portugal. Its greatest attraction is is its coastal region which is flocked by tourist during peak seasons. Besides that, there is a lot you can enjoy through the town at the convenience of a car hire. The town is served by Faro airport which is about 47 kilometers from Albufeira. With a well air conditioned and comfortable car hire, you can drive your way to this amazing town and enjoy the best it has to offer.

Albufeira Attractions to Visit

Tourism in Albufeira is concentrated within the old town and the main street, known as the strip or Areias de Sao Joao as known in the local language.

The Strip- this is a haven for all revelers and people looking for nice places to dine. The restaurants boast of exquisite ambiances while the serve the best of Portuguese delicacies. Since they are close to the sea, you will get a lot of sea food dipped in aromatic spices with distinctive flavors. After a nice meal, you can wash it down with a cold drink at the bars on the same strip and later on come for a night of dance at the discotheques.
The Old Town- once you have had enough of the wild partying and activity of the strip, the old town is a nice place to retreat to right at the coastal region. You will have to park your car hire at a convenient place then mingle with the many pedestrians walking the streets and entertained by street artists. You will also get nice restaurants and shops in this town plus open air discos like the famous Snoopy. What can be more fun than dancing with a great view of the ocean?
Roman ruins, Cerro da Vila- a very prominent place in the town that gives a living evidence of the ancient roman life in Albufeira. It is a great place to take a photo and indulge in the local history
International Sand Sculpture Festival- if you want to see some crazy creativity in sand sculpture, make sure you are in Portugal for this festival. It is known to be one of the largest art events in the world.

Get your car hire early in advance so you can drive around Albufeira and enjoy these many tourist delights. You can also take a nice souvenir back home to remember the places.