Choose a trip length suited to their age and always check sea conditions before departure.<\/span><\/p>\n\nBeaches with easier access<\/b><\/p>\n\n
For families with younger children, Santa Eul\u00e1lia, Peneco and Salgados are among the more practical choices thanks to their access, facilities and available space.
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Where to eat in Albufeira<\/h2>\n\n
Food should also feature on any list of what to do in Albufeira, particularly if you want to try regional dishes rather than stay with familiar holiday menus. Some of the best Portuguese food in Albufeira is found away from its busiest streets. When deciding where to eat in Albufeira, look for places known for fresh fish, Guia piri-piri chicken and regional Algarve cooking. There are also several restaurants in Albufeira that continue to serve traditional dishes both in the centre and further inland.
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Guia piri-piri chicken<\/b><\/p>\n\n
In Guia, piri-piri chicken is part of the visit. Ramires has been serving the local speciality since the 1960s and remains one of the best-known names in the village. A few minutes away is O Teod\u00f3sio, another long-established favourite. The meal is straightforward: grilled chicken, piri-piri sauce, chips and salad.
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Fish, seafood and Portuguese food<\/b><\/p>\n\n
In the Sesmarias area, O Marinheiro serves fish, seafood and Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes. In the Old Town, Casa da Fonte is a good option for anyone who wants Portuguese food while exploring the centre.
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Away from the seafront, Jardim R\u00fastico is another established choice for fish, seafood and traditional dishes.<\/p>\n\n
Lunch while exploring the Old Town<\/b><\/p>\n\n
O Catraio, on Rua 5 de Outubro, is close to the Peneco tunnel and makes a good lunch stop during a visit to the Old Town.
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Inland cooking<\/b><\/p>\n\n
In Paderne, Veneza is well placed for lunch during a visit to the village.<\/p>\n\n
Portuguese and Algarve cooking is accompanied by an extensive wine selection, making it particularly appealing to anyone interested in local wines.
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For a special evening<\/b><\/p>\n\n
In Gal\u00e9, Vila Joya remains one of the leading names in Algarve gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n
On Fal\u00e9sia Beach, Al Quimia at EPIC SANA Algarve offers a fine-dining experience. For both, book well in advance and plan the evening around dinner.
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What to try during your stay<\/h2>\n\n
Start with the catch of the day. If you order a whole fish, always ask the price before confirming your choice. Cataplana remains one of the dishes most closely associated with Algarve cooking and is particularly good for sharing.
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In Guia, try the piri-piri chicken.
\nFor something sweet, look for desserts and pastries made with almonds, figs, carob and eggs. Dom Rodrigo and morgado are two names worth recognising when you walk into a local pastry shop or delicatessen.
\nAnd set aside a meal or tasting to discover wines produced in the Algarve.
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Where to shop<\/h2>\n\n
The Old Town has shops selling ceramics, cork, textiles, food products and Portuguese-made pieces. For locally connected craftwork, start at the Albufeira Arts and Crafts Centre.
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In Olhos de \u00c1gua, Garrafeira Lusitana is a useful stop for anyone looking for wine and wanting more guidance than a supermarket shelf can offer.<\/p>\n\n
Markets<\/b><\/p>\n\n
In the morning, visit Mercado Municipal dos Cali\u00e7os for fish, meat, fruit and vegetables.
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Olhos de \u00c1gua also has a municipal market selling fresh produce and other local goods.
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Markets and fairs are held throughout the year in several parts of the municipality, including Guia, Paderne and Olhos de \u00c1gua. Check Albufeira\u2019s municipal events calendar during your stay, as dates vary.
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For fashion, technology, children\u2019s items and larger shopping trips, AlgarveShopping in Guia has a much wider selection and is also useful during the hottest part of the day.
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A shorter walk<\/h2>\n\n
Not every walk needs to take half a day.
\nAt Salgados, follow the boardwalks beside the lagoon towards the end of the afternoon.
\nAnother option is to start in Olhos de \u00c1gua and walk towards Fal\u00e9sia, choosing a manageable section before returning the same way.
\nNear the cliffs, always stay well back from the edge and respect marked safety areas.
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And the Strip?<\/h2>\n\n
The Strip is in Oura and remains the main concentration of bars, music and nightlife in Albufeira. If that is the evening you are looking for, this is the obvious place to go.
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For dinner followed by a walk, the Old Town and marina offer quite different surroundings.
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What to do in Albufeira in one day<\/h2>\n\n
If you are looking for what to do in Albufeira in a single day, start early in the Old Town, walk through the tunnel to Peneco Beach and then head west along the coast.
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Choose S\u00e3o Rafael or Arrifes for a few hours by the sea.<\/p>\n\n
Later in the afternoon, continue to Salgados and walk beside the lagoon.<\/p>\n\n
Finish the day in Guia with grilled piri-piri chicken.<\/p>\n\n
In one route, you move from the town to one of the most attractive stretches of coastline, a protected natural area and one of the municipality\u2019s best-known food traditions.
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