2 Bed Flat for sale in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

Albufeira in the central Algarve region of Portugal, attracts thousands of visitors every year and it's easy to see why. Albufeira old town with it's pretty cobbled streets lined with restaurants, bars, cafes and, of course, shops; the lively nightlife in So Joo; Albufeira marina with it's sugar candy coloured apartments and last but not least the lovely, sandy beaches. Albufeira is perfect for families, couples and singles of all ages and is central for all the tourist attractions with the added bonus of a short transfer from Faro airport! In Roman times Albufeira was known as Baltum and then re-named Al-Buhera by the Moorish settlers in the 8th Century. It was finally taken from the Moors in the middle of the 13th Century by the 'Knights of the Order of Santiago'. Albufeira old town is more relaxed and has a lovely central square decorated with trees and colourful shrubs surrounded by street cafs and restaurants for a quiet meal or a cool drink. The streets leading off the square are a shoppers delight with clothes shops, leather goods (fantastic handbags!), gift shops, street stalls and of course, all the practical shops for daily necessities. There are also many more restaurants and bars in between the shops so there is never a shortage of places to eat and drink! It is worth mentioning that although English is very widely spoken and menus will normally be in 3 or 4 different languages, The bars in the old town are still open late - most will be open until 4am during the summer months but may close at 2am in the winter. It does mean that you can take a rest after a busy day on the beach before getting ready for the night!