In recent years, Portugal has established itself as one of the most popular destinations in the travel industry and its popularity is steadily increasing. In addition to a unique culture, the country on the edge of Europe also has excellent cuisine and is therefore worth an experience for tourists. In particular, Albufeira, a coastal town in the Portuguese Algarve, invites you to holiday fun and healthy food. Albufeira used to be a fishing village, but thanks to growing tourism in the area, it has now developed into a town that attracts many visitors every year with its location by the sea. It is also interesting from a historical perspective because the city in the Algarve is already around 2000 years old and even the Romans knew this city and they called it Baltum or Balteus.
Leisure activities
Due to its coastal location, Albufeira is particularly known for offering a wide range of sea activities such as snorkeling or diving with dolphins. There is also a large harbor where you can moor your boat or rent one. The various sports hotels are particularly interesting for sports tourists, as they offer not only accommodation but also many different sports activities such as diving or hiking. Also very popular are the excursions to the caves by the sea, for which Portugal is very well known in terms of natural technology. In order to view the complete program offered by the respective hotel, it is worth asking at the reception, since there you will most certainly receive a lot of other information and free tips in addition to the activities in the hotel, which will make your holiday something exciting The beach is ideal for joggers, as it leads around the entire harbor and thus gives a small impression of the city even while doing sports. However, the coastal city is not only interesting for sports fans, but also offers many leisure activities for families or a nightlife area for adults.
Restaurants and Portuguese recipes
The city not only impresses with its variety in the leisure sector, but the holiday fun does not stop in the area of food, because there are many different restaurants with various dishes. The dishes in the restaurants come from all over the world and offer a good balance between healthy and unhealthy. Mediterranean cuisine restaurants in particular abound in the Algarve, but you can also find Ind-ian restaurants, traditional Portuguese cuisine, Greek food and general European or international cuisine such as an American steakhouse.
If you’re specifically looking for healthy food, it’s a good idea to check the restaurant’s website and see the menu beforehand. Information and free tips can of course always be requested at the hotel reception, as the locals are sure to have one or two insider tips.
Conclusion
The coastal town on the Algarve convinces with its diversity, because if you love sun and beach, we will definitely find something here, because there is something for every taste and every budget. Sports tourists will find what they are looking for in the many sports hotels and families can enjoy relaxing days by the sea. The young adults, on the other hand, have the opportunity to dance and have fun until dawn in the well-known nightlife district. The city also offers a lot when it comes to dishes, because no matter whether you are looking for healthy or unhealthy recipes, you will definitely find what you are looking for and you will be full.