8 days in Albufeira Itinerary

Along Portugal's southern Algarve region sits Albufeira, a city boasting 20 beaches for visitors to choose from.

Attractions like Zoomarine Algarve and Praia da Falesia make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Albufeira: Praia Da Rocha (in Praia da Rocha), Praia da Marinha (in Caramujeira) and Lagos (Praia do Camilo, Ponta da Piedade, &more). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 31st (Sun) at Slide & Splash - Parque Aquatico - Water Slide Park. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 2nd (Tue) at Aquashow Park. There's lots more to do: race across the water with a speed boat tour, stroll through Praia do Peneco, kick back and relax at Praia Sao Rafael, and see Off-Road Tours.

To find maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Albufeira day trip app.

Gibraltar, Gibraltar to Albufeira is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of shuttle, flight, and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Gibraltar to Albufeira. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 23°C. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Sat) before leaving for home.