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Situated in the central area of Portugal's Algarve coast, the popular holiday destination of Albufeira attracts vacationers with its internationally renowned variety of beaches. Sitting atop the multi-shaded cliffs, this "Castle of the Sea" with the remnants of its old fortress, reminds visitors of its bygone days. With fine, clean sand, turquoise blue waters and gorgeous rocks and cliffs, it is a paradise for sunbathers, swimmers and all water lovers to enjoy long, relaxing days. For sports' enthusiasts, tennis, golf and water sports of every kind are also available. At sunset, the lively restaurants, discos and bars invite evenings of fun and excitement. ...
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Away from the beach, the green countryside sports tiled roofed houses surrounded by almond, orange, fig and pine trees. Rustic and tranquil villages invite the wandering tourist to discover local handicrafts.
Albufeira has a vast variety of restaurants offering rich and diverse cuisine. Regional dishes and international dining of Italian, French and German cuisine is readily available. Closely tied as Albufeira is to the sea, regional cuisine concentrates on delicious fresh fish and seafood dishes including sardines, bass, flounder, lobster and prawns. A common meal of the locals is "Caldeirada", a fish stew containing potatoes, vegetables and parsley.
Due to its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, the island enjoys hot, dry summers and mild winters with vary little rainfall. The spring and fall climate of Albufeira is very pleasant.
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The currency used in Albufiera, Portugal is the Euro.
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The temperatures in Albufeira range from a low of 8°C in the winter and a high of 29°C in the summer.
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The voltage used is 230V.
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The languages used in Albufeira, Portugal are Portuguese and Mirandese.
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The time zone in Albufeira, Portugal is the Western European Time Zone GMT (UTC) +0.
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Documents required to visit Albufeira
Canadian Citizens please click here
Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.
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