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Vacation rentals in Albufeira

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Stay near Albufeira's top sights

Praia da Falésia76 locals recommend
Zoomarine Algarve213 locals recommend
Balaia Golf Village27 locals recommend

Family friendly vacation rentals in Albufeira

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Condo in Villamoura
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews

Beautiful Apartment in Villamoura

NeilRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Have stayed at this accommodation before - modern, clean & very well equipped - in a quiet development that is easy to find & suited our trip (golf) The marina is nearby where there are countless good & varied bars & restaurants to try. If you want somewhere quiet but with lots of life within 10 mins then this is a good Algarve location - great base to explore a selection of high level golf courses. A great host & no doubt will stay again.
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Condo in Lagos
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 180 reviews

A great vacation with sea view

KelvinRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Great place loved it.
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Townhouse in Portimão
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews

Location and Charm

MichaelRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
I cannot understate how much we enjoyed our stay at here in our first trip to the Algarve region. Mario was very friendly and an excellent host. He gave us great recommendations for local restaurants, helped us find parking, and provided everything we needed to for our toddler to feel at home. The house is in a perfect location to walk to the beach and a variety of restaurants also. We would 100% recommend Mario and this location.
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Home in Lagos
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews

A large villa with pool and garden.

AngelaRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
The villa was conveniently located in a residential neighborhood about a 10 Min drive to old town Lagos where the restaurants are. Easy for going out to dinner & quiet for sleeping. The pool looked super inviting but the water was too cold for a dip during our stay. The only things we wished they provided were top sheets on the beds (beds only had fitted sheets on them), and face cloths. The welcome items were much appreciated and Nicolas was very responsive. We had a wonderful stay.
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Home in Albufeira
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews

Charming Sunny Villa Near Beach

SueRating, 5 stars1 month ago
I’d love to write a review but due to an error with my passport, we weren’t able to fulfil our holiday. What I do want to do though I’d thank Helena for her understanding and communication. She was genuine and sincere and I know if we had of made our holiday, it and Helena would have exceeded all our expectations. We look forward to booking again once we sort out passport issues. Thank you Helena for all our communication.
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Apartment in Olhos de Água
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

Nice and charming apartment near the beach

HilaryRating, 5 stars1 month ago
The apartment was in a great location, very clean, comfy beds and Miguel was very friendly and communicative. Would highly recommend.
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Villa in Almancil
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviews

Algarve Traditional Mansion & PRIVATE HEATED Pool

RickyRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
If I could give Carmen 10 stars I would she was a real super host , I loved her property and Carmen went over and above to make our stay,with all her helpful recommendations and local spots it was a joy staying at her property
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Home in Silves
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviews

Garden in the City

VanessaRating, 5 stars4 weeks ago
Thyl is a good host, he welcomed us warmly. The property sits behind another owner with a common gate. The other property has an exclusive outdoor zone quite near the kitchen whilst the outdoor area for this property is private in the back garden. We didn't use it due to mostly inclement weather during our stay. We were comfortable and liked the space. The property is well stocked with everything you would need during the stay. Silves is lovely and I'm glad we chose to stay there.

House rentals in Albufeira

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Home in Bordeira
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 71 reviews

Casa das Flores

StefanieRating, 5 stars1 month ago
We had a great stay at Colin's place. It is just super quiet in this small village. The kids loved running through the alleys. And we enjoyed the outdoor space with the many plants. Colin took great care of us and gave us tips. If we go back to Portugal we would definitely stay with Colin again.
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Home in Olhão
4.68 out of 5 average rating, 281 reviews

*Algarve Olhão* 400 meter from the Sea

UrsulaRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Lovely traditional fisherman's cottage. Beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you might need. Two bathrooms are very welcome . The outside space is lovely at any time of day. . .The stairs could be challenging for people with mobility issues but we had no problem. The air-conditioning worked very well. The wifi is excellent and great to have Netflix. Norbert is a thoughtful and responsive host
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Home in Loulé
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews

Casa moderna no campo.

VincentRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Pleasant stay in Algarve! Accommodation matches the photos and is well located if you want to visit the Algarve. Access to the highway (free) is easy and quick without the traffic jams of coastal towns... The covered parking space in a private courtyard is a plus. Our host Ana is available and pleasant. We recommend it!
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Home in Lagos
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Lagos Retreat.

KarstenRating, 5 stars9 months ago
It was like a home away from home. Would have loved to stay.
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Home in Faro
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 520 reviews

Modern Traditional Mix Townhouse at Faro Downtown

KariRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
We enjoyed staying here and felt right at home throughout our visit. The space was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, making it easy to relax after a day out. The location is fantastic — it’s very close to mini marts and a great selection of nice restaurants, which made everything super convenient.
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Home in Vila do Bispo
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviews

Godmother's house (fiber internet)

JohnRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
We are walking the Rota. The place was well located and equipped and our brief stay was very comfortable. Ema was very helpful and made a special trip to help us with our problem in starting the stove. Nice person and very easy to approach
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Home in Olhão
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews

Sunflowers house

MattRating, 5 stars2 months ago
Teresa is a brilliant host, she is very responsive and is very happy to help with anything you need. Thank you Teresa for your kindness and hospitality.
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Home in Carvoeiro
4.74 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviews

2 bedroom apt, villa with private pool

LauraRating, 5 stars8 months ago
Recommended accommodation without hesitation. As soon as we arrived, Mickaël was there to welcome us. He is very friendly. The house is impeccable, the entire private ground floor with private pool. A tenant lives upstairs but has their own access to the outside so no worries, they are discreet so if you see them once it's fine. The pool is bigger than in the photos so really interesting with barbecue and terrace. We loved our stay at Mickaël's and will come back without hesitation. As for the dog mentioned in several reviews, yes the neighbors have dogs, they are behind the wall on the barbecue side in kennels but during the day they are not there... you hear the barking a little in the evening and at night but it's really not all night or others in any case it can't ruin I think your stay unless a barking bothers you. House really lived up to our expectations.

Family friendly houses in Albufeira

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Home in Faro
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 410 reviews

DREAM HOME IN HISTORIC CENTER

JackieRating, 5 stars1 week ago
A lovely, light and modern house in a fantastic location. The house is located minutes from bus and rail stations in a quiet cobbled street and so is perfect if you want days out from Faro. It was great to come back to such a bright and spacious house. comfortable bed and great shower. The retractable glass roof and roof terrace gives this place the wow factor! We loved our stay here and would return next time we're in Faro. Great communication from Ida. Thank you!
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Home in Estômbar
4.74 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews

Big Vacation House, Quite Area

BobRating, 5 stars8 months ago
Fabulous house for a group or large family. Everything is so beautifully done and Melina is obviously an interior decorator because the small things mattered. Same single problem as every other reviewer is "the bells" {of the church, Igrela de Mexilhoeira} but Melina cannot do anything about that. Great accommodation, great location, great hostess.
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Home in Faro
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 214 reviews

Praia de Faro, Faro Beach, on the dunes house

NadineRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
The house to disengage, in simplicity, refreshing. It is very well equipped with dishes, linens, we have the impression of arriving at friends who have left everything available. The big plus is this beautiful beach 2 steps away . It just went too fast
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Home in Carrapateira
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviews

Beach house

FranziskaRating, 5 stars1 month ago
We had a great time - thank you!!
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Home in Albufeira
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviews

Modern rustic villa with beautiful gardens.

NellRating, 5 stars1 month ago
We stayed here for a week and it was perfect! The beaches are only a 15-20 minute walk away or a 10 minute bike ride! Definitely recommend that. The house is great and the garden is beautiful! The plunge pool was perfect for the hot days! I would 100% recommend this place :)
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Home in Lagos
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 308 reviews

Garden House

ChristineRating, 5 stars4 weeks ago
We had a wonderful stay at Pedro and Joana's place. It was quiet, clean, and perfect for 5 people. The location couldn't have been better - everything was so walkable, yet we were on a quiet street which made our stay very enjoyable. Pedro and Joana were super friendly, responsive and helpful. Couldn't recommend this place enough!
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Home in Sagres
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews

Traditional Restored House "Casa do Poente"

MartaRating, 5 stars1 week ago
The house is top, the costa vicentina is top in algarve. Left a piece of heart, i hope to come back.
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Home in Pêra
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews

Villa Charme

JoyceRating, 5 stars1 month ago
We had a fantastic time with two families at Fernando's house. The house is spacious, clean and equipped with all comforts – perfect for a relaxing holiday. The central location made it easy to discover nice towns and attractions in the area. One of the highlights was definitely the heated pool, which we enjoyed daily, whatever the weather. Fernando was a thoughtful and helpful host, easily accessible and clear in communication. In short: recommended for anyone who wants to stay comfortably and centrally with family or friends. We'd love to come back!

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Albufeira

  • Total rentals

    6.6K properties

  • Total number of reviews

    149K reviews

  • Family-friendly rentals

    4K properties are a good fit for families

  • Pet-friendly rentals

    1K properties allow pets

  • Rentals with a pool

    5.1K properties have a pool

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    1.6K properties have a dedicated workspace

Your guide to Albufeira

All About Albufeira

Located on the Algarve coast in southern Portugal, the city of Albufeira is a popular getaway known for its lively atmosphere, modern Moorish architecture, and pristine beaches. Warm aquamarine Atlantic waters lap against golden sands ringed by magnificent red limestone cliffs. Vacationers and sun worshipers have been flocking here since the 1960s, transforming the once-sleepy fishing village into a seaside paradise. Whitewashed cliffside villas and tiled pedestrian streets weave through the 12th-century Old Town before giving way to stunning coastal vistas.

Away from the water, the action happens around Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro and the Montechoro district — known locally as the Strip. As the largest city on the Algarve Coast, Albufeira makes for an excellent jumping-off point to explore the surrounding communities of Portimão and Faro. You’ll also find plenty of wilderness opportunities in Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, one of the area’s few remaining stretches of untamed coast.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Albufeira

This part of southern Portugal experiences pleasant weather throughout the year, with nearly 300 days of sunshine. The warm summer months are long and bright, with clear blue skies and balmy Mediterranean evenings. The winters are slightly colder but still mild, with a modest uptick in rainfall. While beachgoing may not be ideal during this time, the area’s museums and art galleries are great winter activities. The shoulder seasons can also be excellent times to look for holiday rentals in Albufeira. The slighter cooler temperatures are more conducive to exploring inland regions like Rocha da Pena National Reserve. Some of the more notable events throughout the calendar are the New Year’s Eve celebration — with live music, beach parties, and fireworks — and Festa do Pescador. The latter, also known as the Fishermen’s Festival, is a celebration of folk dance, music, and the area’s renowned seafood.


Top things to do in Albufeira

Paderne Castle

This 12th-century Berber fortification, about 30 minutes’ drive from Albufeira, makes for an excellent day trip to explore some of the area’s history. Constructed with limestone blocks, the castle’s remains sit above the meandering Quarteira River below — itself adorned with Roman-era bridges and aqueducts. Visitors can explore the medieval site with crumbling walls and stone ruins set among wild olive trees and brushlands.

Old Town Albufeira

Geographically, Albufeira’s Old Town is only a few minutes away from the neon lights and energy of the Strip, but the areas couldn’t be further apart in terms of the vibe. The laid-back district is a well-preserved window into Albufeira’s past, with streets that vary in width from just a few feet across to wide tree-lined boulevards with open-air cafes and restaurants. Travelers wandering the area can find hidden pubs, seafood eateries, and handmade artisan goods mere steps from the ocean.

Marinha Beach

Surrounded by towering orange cliffs and dramatic rock formations, Marinha Beach is a stunning coastal destination with soft golden sands, warm turquoise waters, limestone archways, and hidden coves ripe for discovery. Beachgoers flock to the area for its calm ocean conditions and pleasant breezes that make for excellent swimming and beach lounging. The rock formations also provide plenty of opportunities for water-based exploration of sea caves and hidden inlets with a kayak or paddleboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is the weather in Albufeira?

    Albufeira typically has a warm Mediterranean climate. Summers are sunny and hot, often reaching 86°F (30°C), while winter temperatures rarely fall below 50°F (10°C). Rainfall is most likely in the winter months, while summers are generally dry.

  • What are some of the best things to do in Albufeira?

    In Albufeira, you can explore beautiful beaches, hike on scenic trails, and enjoy water sports such as surfing and diving. You can also wander through the Old Town or visit the Albufeira Marina, and enjoy local seafood at numerous restaurants.

  • What is the best time of year to visit Albufeira?

    The most popular time to visit Albufeira is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is warm and perfect for beach activities. During this time, the town also hosts the Festival Al-Buhera, a local cultural event featuring folk music, traditional dance, and local gastronomy.

  • What are the best places to stay in Albufeira?

    Popular areas to stay in Albufeira include the lively Praia da Oura, the traditional Old Town area, and the peaceful Gale region. For a luxurious retreat, consider staying around Albufeira Marina.

  • What are the best places to visit in Albufeira?

    In Albufeira, you might enjoy exploring the vibrant Marina de Albufeira, with its colourful buildings and plethora of activities. Soak in the sun at Praia da Falésia, a long, sandy beach lined with orange cliffs. Discover the historic charm of Albufeira's Old Town, complete with whitewashed buildings and cobbled streets. Or, delve deeper into local history at the Municipal Archaeological Museum.

  • What are some hiking trails in Albufeira?

    For hiking enthusiasts, trails around Rocha Baixinha offer stunning sea views. The Algarve Cliff Trail is another popular route that takes you through multiple beaches. The Via Algarviana, a long-distance trail, also passes through the region, providing a more adventurous option.

  • What are some family activities to do in Albufeira?

    Families in Albufeira may enjoy visiting Zoomarine, an educational theme park with marine animals, or Krazy World Zoo, a fun and interactive animal park. Spending a day on the beach building sandcastles or exploring the local markets in the Old Town are also great family activities.

  • What are some of the best day trip ideas in Albufeira?

    Day trips from Albufeira can include exploring the neighboring town of Lagos, visiting the historic city of Faro, or discovering the natural beauty of Ria Formosa Natural Park. For a unique experience, you can also visit the Benagil Sea Cave, a natural wonder along the Algarve coast.

  • How much does it cost to stay in loft rentals in Albufeira?

    Experience the best of Albufeira with our loft rentals, starting at about $30 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.

  • Are there hotel rentals with a dedicated workspace in Albufeira?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 170 hotel rentals in Albufeira featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

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