{"id":3601,"date":"2020-12-22T00:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T23:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.envidiaviajeradelamala.com\/?p=3601"},"modified":"2026-05-27T07:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T05:24:14","slug":"albufeira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/envidiaviajeradelamala.com\/en\/albufeira\/","title":{"rendered":"Albufeira 22-28 Dec 20 and 22-26 Dec 21:"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Albufeira 22-28 Dec 20 and 22-26 Dec 21:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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History of Albufeira in a few lines:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Origins:<\/strong><\/h3>

Albufeira traces its origins to pre-Roman settlements, later occupied by the Romans, who developed small infrastructures related to fishing and maritime trade. Its coastal location made it a strategic enclave from an early period.<\/p>

Middle Ages:<\/strong><\/h3>

During the Middle Ages, Albufeira was under Muslim rule and was known as Al-Buhera, "the fortress of the sea." After the Christian Reconquista in the 13th century, it became part of the Kingdom of Portugal, suffering pirate attacks that shaped its defensive development.<\/p>

19th Century:<\/strong><\/h3>

In the 19th century, Albufeira was a small town primarily dedicated to fishing and agriculture. The 1755 earthquake had left its mark on its urban layout, and the population maintained a slow and traditional growth well into the 20th century.<\/p>

Present:<\/strong><\/h3>

Today, Albufeira is one of the Algarve's main tourist destinations, known for its beaches, old town, and leisure activities. It has undergone a profound economic transformation linked to tourism, combining its maritime past with an international profile.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>General conclusions \u2726\u2726<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

We're back for the second year in a row, so it's definitely worth it. The Algarve is comparable to Asturias (but with good weather \ud83d\ude05).<\/p>

As we say, the landscapes are well worth it, but above all we repeat because the first year, as it was during the pandemic, it was practically free.<\/p>

The journey must be made in your own vehicle; public transport would not be possible.<\/p>

You need to spend several days, at least 2 days, although to be more relaxed 3 or 4 would be perfect, because in addition to the towns we put in the guide we are convinced that you will want to make stops in many more places.<\/p>

Note that some roads may be toll roads, but you can pay them with your electronic toll tag without any problem.<\/p>