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The town and municipal area of Albufeira come under the jurisdiction of the district of Faro in the province called the Algarve, on the south coast of Portugal. It covers an area of approximately 140 km˛ with more than 30.000 resident inhabitants. We invite you to know a little of its history, its monuments, its churches, its people and their local customs.
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The place we know today as Albufeira is not just a “Tourist Capital” in Portugal. It is also an area full of history, with vestiges of human occupation since the remote Neolithic and Bronze ages. Contacts with Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians taught the inhabitants the alphabet, use of monetary currency, and how to conserve foodstuffs with use of salt. Initially occupied by the Romans, its original name was Baltum. The Romans were famous for their administrative skills and initiated intense agricultural, mining and commercial activities. There still remain vestiges of aqueducts, roads and bridges built by them. Commerce with the North African coast led to a gradual influx of the Moors throughout the Algarve. The name of Albufeira comes from the Arab “Al-Buhera” which means “Castle of the Sea” – this name could derive from the existence of a fortification built on the rocky outcrop that dominated the lagoon on the lower part of the town. The Arabs made great strides in the development of agriculture, introducing new cultivations, tools and techniques, such as ploughs, water wheels to raise water from underground wells and also were the first to use fertilizers. The Christian conquest of the region began at the end of the 12th Century. After decades of conflict, a tight siege of the town by the Knights of the Order of Santiago, finally drove out the Moors in 1249, in the reign of King D. Afonso III. The town was awarded to the Military Order of Aviz and became part of the kingdom of Portugal and the Algarves. King D. Manuel I awarded Charter to the Town of Albufeira on the 20th of August 1504 (date of the municipal holiday) and from that day the town was governed according to the legislation in force for the rest of the country.
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2 Bedroom First Floor Apartment at Praia da Oura, Albufeira - Sleeps 5
A beautiful modern apartment in much sought after complex just minutes from the broad golden sandy beach at Praia da Oura.
We have a number of apartments at this location...
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Prices from £375.00 (€450.00) to £960.00 (€1,150.00) per week.
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4 Bedroom Villa in Walking Distance to Praia da Oura Beach, Albufeira - Sleeps 9
This recently refurbished four bedroom villa is situated in a quiet residential area, which is nevertheless just a minutes walk from the strip.
The villa is all on...
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Prices from £710.00 (€850.00) to £1,850.00 (€2,225.00) per week.
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New 2 Bedroom Apartment, Sleeps 6, Air Conditioning - Albufeira - Sleeps 6
This brand new 2 bedroom apartment is available for the first time for the 2008 season.
With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen & a good sized lounge/dining...
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Prices from £350.00 (€475.00) to £860.00 (€1,150.00) per week.
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Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment close to beach at ALBUFEIRA OLD TOWN - Sleeps 4
This ground floor two bedroom apartment is available for the first time this season.
The apartment is spacious, modern and has access to a comunal BBQ...and has private...
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Prices from £440.00 (€525.00) to £825.00 (€975.00) per week.
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Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment just Yards from the Beach - Albufeira, Praia da Oura - Sleeps 5
A lovely modern two-bedroom apartment in a quiet residential area overlooking the beach at Oura, Albufeira (100m).
This is fast becoming one of the most sought after...
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Prices from £360.00 (€425.00) to £830.00 (€995.00) per week.
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Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartment - nr Praia da Oura, Albufeira - Sleeps 3
This attractive and very spacious one bedroom apartment, is situated on the third floor with stunning views over the town out to sea. This property is new, modern and available...
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Prices from £275.00 (€395.00) to £525.00 (€735.00) per week.
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3 Bedroom Detached Villa with Private Pool - Sleeps 8
This is a lovely three bedroom detached villa with private pool.
It is situated on the outskirts of Albufeira in Fontainhas, just a 5 minute drive from the famous 'Strip'...
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Prices from £0.00 (€0.00) to £0.00 (€0.00) per week.
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2 Bedroom Apartment Close to Albufeira Beaches - Sleeps 5
Modern two-bedroom apartment in a quiet residential area within walking distance of beach (700m).
This modern holiday apartment is just east of Praia da Oura ( Oura Beach...
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Prices from £295.00 (€350.00) to £625.00 (€750.00) per week.
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4 Bedroom villa with Pool - Castelo Beach, nr Galé, Vale de Parra - Sleeps 10
A superb, recently built 4 bedroom detached villa near Galé. Four bedrooms, bathrooms, gardens, a fantastic fully equipped kitchen and its own private pool.
This fully...
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Prices from £1,025.00 (€1,275.00) to £2,215.00 (€2,765.00) per week.
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5 Bedroom Villa in Albufeira - Games Room & TV Lounge - Sleeps 10
This luxury 5 bedroom villa is the perfect location for the family who want the best - but don't want to have to go far to find the rest!
Space, quality, convenience...
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Prices from £1,495.00 (€1,795.00) to £2,925.00 (€3,495.00) per week.
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