The former small fish he considers Albufeira looks back on a steeped history whose beginning was a Roman settlement. Here, protected by rocks in the middle of a beautiful Bay, the Romans enjoyed the Sun of Portugal. A castle on the cliffs provided the necessary protection of the settlement and entered impregnable the attribute locally. The town's name is reminiscent of this fortification, because Albufeira derives from the Arabic Al-buhere and means something like Castle overlooking the sea. The Moorish era of the town ended in the 13th century. Unfortunately, today, no buildings from the time of the Moors are preserved by earthquakes and floods. It awaits the town with white typical Portuguese House that picturesque nestling on the slopes. Visit this picturesque town on the sea and discover the hinterland with your rental car in Albufeira.
Only about 40 km away from the famous city of Faro in southeastern of Portugal Albufeira. On the coastal highway 22 reached in less than an hour with your hire car from the airport of Faro from Albufeira. At the airport of Faro, see also car hire locations of from different suppliers. Also offers the car hire in Albufeira offers but also car hire locations in Albufeira. Due to its location between the rocks and their age, the street layout of the city is meandering and characterized by narrow streets. The largest car park of the city is located in the expanded port of Albufeira. This is close to the pedestrian zone behind a Rocky Ridge. Here, you can easily Park your rental car and on foot, strolling in the city. Here you cross the Ridge, from which you can enjoy beautiful views of the Bay of the dream of Albufeira. You will find some golf courses, which are located directly on the sea around Albufeira. Also a ride with a hire car to the pine cliffs at the Praia Falésia do is recommended. Here the rocks in the back of the beach shimmer white and red, which harmonises wonderfully with the intrigue of the Algarve. But also in the West of Albufeira you reach a beautiful sandy beach the Praia de Pera with your rental car quickly. This beach has green dunes and a lagoon, the Herdade dos Salgados, in which you can watch flamingos.
In the pedestrian zone, which extends around the Rua 5 do creation, you can discover many little shops and cafes. It can be wonderfully verbummeln a day. Discover the beautiful tile images to the houses and fountains in Albufeira and climb to the landmark of the city, the Torre do mini Relogio. From up here, you have a wonderful panoramic view over the old town and the coast. If you are interested in the archeological finds from the Roman and Moorish times, should look again at the archaeological museum not far from the tower. Admission is not only free, get a German-language short treatise on the history of the city, as well as a proposal for a historic city walk. Along the Rua da battery, you reach the fish market. A staircase leads also to one of the most popular vantage points of the city. Here you have a magnificent view over the beaches and the port of Albufeira. Convince yourself and visit Albufeira with the car.
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