Algarve Getaways Guidebook for Albufeira/Galé
Food scene
Dom Dinis Restaurant is located between Albufeira and Galé.
This restaurant offers excellent food, superb service and lovely bar area. Great steaks, speciality tiger prawns, filleted fish, lamb, duck, chops, etc. Good vegetarian options. Recommended to book in advance.
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Dom Dinis
Estrada das SesmariasDom Dinis Restaurant is located between Albufeira and Galé.
This restaurant offers excellent food, superb service and lovely bar area. Great steaks, speciality tiger prawns, filleted fish, lamb, duck, chops, etc. Good vegetarian options. Recommended to book in advance.
The Evaristo Restaurant appears in 1986 and is located on the beach with the same name where natural features are of rare beauty. This beach Restaurant is famous for its specialities, such as fresh fish, clams, tiger shrimp, scarlet shrimp, squid and lobster from the coast.
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Evaristo
The Evaristo Restaurant appears in 1986 and is located on the beach with the same name where natural features are of rare beauty. This beach Restaurant is famous for its specialities, such as fresh fish, clams, tiger shrimp, scarlet shrimp, squid and lobster from the coast.
Restaurant Pedras Amarelas is located on the left side of Galé Beach. In this restaurant you can try fried fish, squid, sardine fillets, boquerones, octopus, scallops sautéed in fennel cream and many other Chef suggestions. In the Lounge, you can enjoy light meals, typical of the beach environment, such as salads and sandwiches.
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Pedras Amarelas
Restaurant Pedras Amarelas is located on the left side of Galé Beach. In this restaurant you can try fried fish, squid, sardine fillets, boquerones, octopus, scallops sautéed in fennel cream and many other Chef suggestions. In the Lounge, you can enjoy light meals, typical of the beach environment, such as salads and sandwiches.
Restaurant São Domingos offers a variety of flavors and aromas of Portuguese cuisine and rich Mediterranean cuisine.
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Restaurante São Domingos, Galé
Estrada de Vale RabelhoRestaurant São Domingos offers a variety of flavors and aromas of Portuguese cuisine and rich Mediterranean cuisine.
The Grilled Fish Rodizio is the specialty of "A Grelha do Ti-Manel Restaurant". It also offers, however, a variety of delicious meat dishes. Very popular with the locals.
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A Grelha do Ti-Manel
The Grilled Fish Rodizio is the specialty of "A Grelha do Ti-Manel Restaurant". It also offers, however, a variety of delicious meat dishes. Very popular with the locals.
Restaurant Massa Fina is located near Galé Beach.
The menu includes artisan style pizzas, bruschettas, salads, pastas, risottos and ice cream of exclusive flavors. Standing out for its casual environment.
Massa Fina da Praia da Galé
Restaurant Massa Fina is located near Galé Beach.
The menu includes artisan style pizzas, bruschettas, salads, pastas, risottos and ice cream of exclusive flavors. Standing out for its casual environment.
Pretty little Restaurant and Coffee Shop, with all day breakfast, snacks, lunch and a mouth-watering display of home-made cakes, pastries and biscuits. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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DOÇARIA ALMEIXAR, Bistrô
Estrada de Vale RabelhoPretty little Restaurant and Coffee Shop, with all day breakfast, snacks, lunch and a mouth-watering display of home-made cakes, pastries and biscuits. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Iceland source fresh, frozen and grocery products from some of the most popular British household brands and supermarkets.
Overseas Iceland Gale
Estrada da GaléIceland source fresh, frozen and grocery products from some of the most popular British household brands and supermarkets.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pedras Amarelas by night offering unforgettable evenings.
The schedule includes the mythical Full Moon nights with saxophonists and fire performance, creating the perfect atmosphere and many DJ's.
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Pedras Amarelas
Pedras Amarelas by night offering unforgettable evenings.
The schedule includes the mythical Full Moon nights with saxophonists and fire performance, creating the perfect atmosphere and many DJ's.
Kiss Nightclub in Albufeira offers entertainment in Algarve nightlife since 1981.
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Kiss Disco Club
Rua Vasco da GamaKiss Nightclub in Albufeira offers entertainment in Algarve nightlife since 1981.
If the night goes on, enjoy yourself at the Le Club disco. Le Club is the scene of the most prestigious parties in Albufeira, hosting renowned national and international DJs. Located on Santa Eulália Beach.
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Le Club (Balaia Golf Village Clubhouse)
Balaia Golf VillageIf the night goes on, enjoy yourself at the Le Club disco. Le Club is the scene of the most prestigious parties in Albufeira, hosting renowned national and international DJs. Located on Santa Eulália Beach.
Sightseeing
Riding a Tuk Tuk is a different and fun experience to get to know Albufeira and the Algarve.
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tuk tuk albufeira
29 R. Samora BarrosRiding a Tuk Tuk is a different and fun experience to get to know Albufeira and the Algarve.
City Sightseeing, Albufeira. The city is only 15 minutes away. Take a trip around the city on the Hop On Hop Off open top bus and enjoy panoramic views.
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Paragem 2 Citysightseeing Algarve
City Sightseeing, Albufeira. The city is only 15 minutes away. Take a trip around the city on the Hop On Hop Off open top bus and enjoy panoramic views.
Shopping
Apolónia Galé, great supermarket stocked with all amenities.
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Apolónia Supermercados
Apolónia Galé, great supermarket stocked with all amenities.
Spar Supermarket
205H Estr. do CasteloWell stocked supermarket nearby.
Algarve Shopping is an excellent shopping centre nearby in Guia with a large Continente Hypermarket, food court and a large selection of shops. It also has 9 cinemas with most movies in English. Open daily 10.00 to 23.00 (midnight in summer).
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Algarve Shopping
Algarve Shopping is an excellent shopping centre nearby in Guia with a large Continente Hypermarket, food court and a large selection of shops. It also has 9 cinemas with most movies in English. Open daily 10.00 to 23.00 (midnight in summer).
Getting Around
Bus Terminal in Albufeira with a bus network which connects several areas in the Algarve, namely Galé with several zones.
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Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira
8200 Av. da LiberdadeBus Terminal in Albufeira with a bus network which connects several areas in the Algarve, namely Galé with several zones.
This Touristic Train, in Albufeira, provides a useful link between the Old Town and The Strip, operating every 20 minutes, 7 days a week. Closest stop is on The Strip.
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Tourist train
17 R. Júlio DinizThis Touristic Train, in Albufeira, provides a useful link between the Old Town and The Strip, operating every 20 minutes, 7 days a week. Closest stop is on The Strip.
Beach
The beautiful Galé Beach is located between Albufeira and Armação de Pêra. Although there are many restaurants and facilities nearby, the beach still has a sort of an undeveloped feel. The beach is a pleasant escape from some other crowded beaches.
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Praia da Galé
Estrada da GaléThe beautiful Galé Beach is located between Albufeira and Armação de Pêra. Although there are many restaurants and facilities nearby, the beach still has a sort of an undeveloped feel. The beach is a pleasant escape from some other crowded beaches.
Evaristo Beach is a pleasant sandy beach dotted with beautiful rock formations, which are great for exploring and give it a cosy feel. As a Blue Flag beach you can be sure of clean water and a good standard of amenities.
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Praia do Evaristo
Rua da Torre VelhaEvaristo Beach is a pleasant sandy beach dotted with beautiful rock formations, which are great for exploring and give it a cosy feel. As a Blue Flag beach you can be sure of clean water and a good standard of amenities.
Castelo Beach is another blue flag beach located between Albufeira and Galé. The water is crystal clear and there are lifeguards here in the summer months making it a great spot for snorkelling and swimming.
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Praia da Coelha
Castelo Beach is another blue flag beach located between Albufeira and Galé. The water is crystal clear and there are lifeguards here in the summer months making it a great spot for snorkelling and swimming.
To get to Coelha Beach involves a short walk along a footpath through assorted greenery. This beach is a popular spot with locals and is often relatively quiet during the week. There are plenty of facilities such as sun loungers, parasols, toilets, showers and a cafe right on the beach.
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Praia da Coelha
To get to Coelha Beach involves a short walk along a footpath through assorted greenery. This beach is a popular spot with locals and is often relatively quiet during the week. There are plenty of facilities such as sun loungers, parasols, toilets, showers and a cafe right on the beach.
Salgados Beach contrasts with the other beaches of Albufeira due its diversity of landscape. The backdrop of cliffs gives way to a cordon of golden dunes. Beyond the dunes is the Salgados Lagoon, where many migrating birds and a number of protected species nest among the reeds and rushes, including red heron, blue-black grassquits, caimans and curlews.
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Praia dos Salgados
Salgados Beach contrasts with the other beaches of Albufeira due its diversity of landscape. The backdrop of cliffs gives way to a cordon of golden dunes. Beyond the dunes is the Salgados Lagoon, where many migrating birds and a number of protected species nest among the reeds and rushes, including red heron, blue-black grassquits, caimans and curlews.
São Rafael's Beach is an iconic beach located between Galé and Albufeira. This beach is known for its beautiful rock formations, clear water and golden sand.
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São Rafael Beach
São Rafael's Beach is an iconic beach located between Galé and Albufeira. This beach is known for its beautiful rock formations, clear water and golden sand.
Entertainment & Activities
Water park with slides, pools & rides plus live falconry, reptile & tropical bird shows. We can book the ticket for you!
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Estação Slide & Splash
125 Vale de DeusWater park with slides, pools & rides plus live falconry, reptile & tropical bird shows. We can book the ticket for you!
Water park with slides, pools & rides plus live falconry, reptile & tropical bird shows. We can book the ticket for you!
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Algarve Charters
Rua Marina de AlbufeiraWater park with slides, pools & rides plus live falconry, reptile & tropical bird shows. We can book the ticket for you!
Experience wine tasting and a tour of Sir Cliff Richard’s’ vineyard, Adega do Cantor, in Guia.
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Adega do Cantor
Caminho dos AlámosExperience wine tasting and a tour of Sir Cliff Richard’s’ vineyard, Adega do Cantor, in Guia.
Parque Aventura is a tree-top park situated in Albufeira with various rope courses and paintball.
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Parque aventura
215 Estr. de Santa EuláliaParque Aventura is a tree-top park situated in Albufeira with various rope courses and paintball.
Great fun for all the family. Also try bowling at Albufeira Marina.
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Karting Albufeira Marina (Hot Wheels)
Rua Marina de AlbufeiraGreat fun for all the family. Also try bowling at Albufeira Marina.
Krazy World is a Zoo, where visitors will find several activities, such as live shows with reptiles, goats, birds and can experience feeding exotic animals. There is also a riding area with ponies, minigolf courses, a small popular funfair and tropical swimming pools.
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Krazy World Zoo
Krazy World is a Zoo, where visitors will find several activities, such as live shows with reptiles, goats, birds and can experience feeding exotic animals. There is also a riding area with ponies, minigolf courses, a small popular funfair and tropical swimming pools.
Vilamoura has 6 challenging courses, including the championship Victoria Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer and home of the Portugal Masters and Vila Sol, which has hosted the Portuguese Open.
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Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course
Caminho da Fonte do UlmeVilamoura has 6 challenging courses, including the championship Victoria Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer and home of the Portugal Masters and Vila Sol, which has hosted the Portuguese Open.