Albufeira holidays:
Albufeira is known as the “Tourist Capital” of the lovely country of Portugal, not to mention that it belongs to an equally famous region and destination for Cheap holidays Algarve. This city receives more than five million tourists each year thanks to its wonderful climate of yearlong sunshine, great beaches, enjoyable sights and friendly locals.

It is only 40 kilometers from the city of Faro which has the Faro International Airport. The name comes from the Arabic word, “Al- Buhera” which means “sea castle”; Moors conquered and ruled the Iberian Peninsula and in Albufeira, they built fortifications which contributed to its name as well as mosque and other structures. At present, Albufeira is synonymous to luxury holidays with massive developments for luxury apartments and resorts in the area but it is also a victim of colossal earthquakes.

Local tourism assisted in its recovery especially in its economy; tourism sparked in the 60s and in the 80s it became a city. Recent developments include its marina and the Galé and Salgados.

With the threat and challenges of natural disasters, many of its famous landmarks and sites have been ruined but there are still some that still exist. These include 16th and 18th century churches like the Church of St. Ana and St. Sebastian. Climb the Clock Tower which is a very famous landmark, to have a panoramic view of the whole city. There is the old Castle Wall as well as the old Military Battery built during the 16th century on top of a cliff; both were damaged by an earthquake. Moorish influence can still be seen in architecture of the city like the Chapel of Mercy which used to be a mosque and gates to old towns.

Lastly, never end your Cheap holidays Albufeira without indulging in some shopping, dining and a trip to the spa.


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