Albufeira, Portugal
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Albufeira

Albufeira is a coastal city in the southern Algarve region of Portugal. It’s a former fishing village that has become a major holiday destination, with sandy beaches and a busy nightlife strip

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Activities

Local fishermen now use the modern marina, also a base for diving, dolphin-watching and boat trips. It's surrounded by candy-colored apartments, with a waterfront promenade.

Climate

Annual Weather Averages. July is the hottest month in Albufeira with an average temperature of 23°C (73°F) and the coldest is January at 12°C (54°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 12 in July. The best month to swim in the sea is in August when the average sea temperature is 21°C (70°F).

Language

Portuguese is the main langugae spoken, along with English in most tourist areas.

Money

Euros are the main currency across Portugal.

Time

Portugal is 2 hours ahead of GMT.

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