Where is the lively area of Albufeira?

Areias de São João (The Strip) This is the place to come in Albufeira if you are looking for a party atmosphere with the busiest months being in June, July and August. However even in the low season you will bump into your fair share of stag and hen parties at weekends.



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The Montechoro Strip is the liveliest part of Albuferia, where you can grab the dancing shoes and stretch those boogying muscles. You'll find it about 30 minutes' walk from the Old Town area, but taxis can whiz you back and forth to the clubs for around just €10 each way.

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Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro is known locally as 'The Strip', and it's the hub of Albufeira's nightlife, even though it's a little further out from the town centre. It's popular with young people – there are lots of open-air discos and bars, and music and dancing go on until the early hours.

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The strip in Albufeira is where all the partying happens. You'll find all the late-night bars you need, also featuring some of the best clubs in Albufeira. The bars are located all the way down to the beach, with cocktail bars on every corner.

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This part of town is extremely walkable. Alternatively, travel around on the local Giro bus system, which operates every half hour. Buy tickets from drivers.

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Albufeira is the largest resort town of the Algarve, boasting a beautiful beach and an attractive Old Town crammed full of restaurants, themed bars and shops. Albufeira is a buzzing and hectic town during the summer and has a very different atmosphere to the much more stylish Vilamoura.

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If you are planning a family holiday with teenagers, Albufeira Old Town makes a better choice than Lagos, as it is closer to all of the excitement of the central Algarve, with its waterparks, theme parks and general buzzing atmosphere.

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Sure Albufeira has some wonderful beaches, but the reason many young people choose it as their holiday destination is the lively nightlife that lasts until sunrise in the summer.

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A full week on the Algarve gives you plenty of time to split between activities and relaxing on the beach. If you're looking for a more relaxing beach holiday, 7 days on the Algarve is a good choice. If the Algarve is a part of a broader Portugal itinerary, we'd recommend between 3 and 5 days.

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