We stayed at the marina in a condo called Legoland. A short walk to old town. Lots of restaurants along the marina and small shops across the street. There was even an outdoor laundry facility presumably for the boat owners moored at the marina. It was nice and quiet in the evenings without the hoopla of old town. There one annoying thing about Albufeira was the restaurants and bars attacking you as one walks by to come inside..... I found it very unpleasant and reminded me of Mexico Riviera. Playa in particular. We specifically stayed away from old town eateries and bars for this reason. The Marina was much more pleasant in that regard. It was almost a small town atmosphere after all the boat tours ended for the day and the tourists left, leaving the area for us "locals" in the evenings. It was always pleasant to come "home" after spending the day driving around the algarve to come back to the marina in the late afternoon evenings to relax and not be surrounded by tourists. And the sunsets were amazing from our balcony every night.
I really love watching your videos. I think I will be buying some cheap land in the Cherry/Olive zone...but I will for sure be hanging in the Algarve. It is so beautiful. I am leaving behind the Good Old USA for 6 months every year if all goes well. I think you are gorgeous! I want to find you and say hello! Warmest Regards, Rich
We stayed at the marina in a condo called Legoland. A short walk to old town. Lots of restaurants along the marina and small shops across the street. There was even an outdoor laundry facility presumably for the boat owners moored at the marina. It was nice and quiet in the evenings without the hoopla of old town. There one annoying thing about Albufeira was the restaurants and bars attacking you as one walks by to come inside..... I found it very unpleasant and reminded me of Mexico Riviera. Playa in particular. We specifically stayed away from old town eateries and bars for this reason. The Marina was much more pleasant in that regard. It was almost a small town atmosphere after all the boat tours ended for the day and the tourists left, leaving the area for us "locals" in the evenings. It was always pleasant to come "home" after spending the day driving around the algarve to come back to the marina in the late afternoon evenings to relax and not be surrounded by tourists. And the sunsets were amazing from our balcony every night.
Thank you for sharing your experience 😊
I really love watching your videos. I think I will be buying some cheap land in the Cherry/Olive zone...but I will for sure be hanging in the Algarve. It is so beautiful. I am leaving behind the Good Old USA for 6 months every year if all goes well. I think you are gorgeous! I want to find you and say hello! Warmest Regards, Rich