Areias de São João is where you will find the busy nightlife and is perhaps the most lively place in the Algarve. Because of the concentration of bars and reasonably priced restaurants, shops, tattoo parlors, nightclubs and fast food outlets, it is not surprising that “The Strip”, as it is known to the locals, is the most popular place for groups of friends, stag and hen parties and generally those looking to party until the early hours.

The most important monuments in this city are the Main Church, the Clock Tower and the Mercy Chapel where you might find a little bit of this region’s history. It’s also close to Albufeira’s centre that it’s located one of the most amusing, fun aquatic parks, with aquariums and many shows, the Zoomarine.

Did you know?

The actor Sir Cliff Richard, has a villa and vineyard just outside the village of Guia, near Albufeira. And, the former Chelsea football manager Jose Mourinho, footballers Alan Shearer and Paul Scholes, and legendary singer Bonnie Tyler are his neighbours.