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Approximately three and a half kilometres to the east of the old town is the most famous area which is known as "The Strip", an Avenida of shops, bars, restaurants and clubs which runs from Montechoro to the beach at Praia da Oura. For many visitors the golden sandy beach and the vibrant nightlife offered here provide the perfect holiday ingredients. The western part of Albufeira is nowadays dominated by the brand new marina - a modern colourful cluster of interesting buildings cluttered around a busy harbour that holds the most fabulous sailing boats of all classes and prices.
First and foremost, Albufeira is famed for its beaches, for the countless shades and tones of its rocks and cliffs. This is a place where people live to the rhythm of the great holiday destinations, sunbathing during the day and at sunset flocking to enjoy the restaurants, bars and discotheques that enliven the night-time hours. Just a few miles inland and everything changes. The green of the countryside is dotted with almond, fig, orange and pine trees and decorated chimneys stand out against the ochre of tiled roofs. Bucolic villages invite you to experience a way of life rooted in the traquility of nature, to add another dimension to your holidays.
Once a peaceful fishing village, it keeps its narrow streets in the old town and whitewashed houses perched over a charming beach where, when tourism allows it, you can walk amidst colouful fishing boats ornamented with eyes, animals and stars. Shops, bars and restaurants fill every corner, but there are also the old castle, the buildings which still preserve Moorish arches and interesting churches, like the one of São Sebastião.
Bucolic villages invite you to experience a way of life rooted in the traquility of nature, to add another dimension to your holidays. Nightlife, sunshine, beaches and lots and lots of animation are just some of the guaranteed features of Albufeira. Here the life has the rhythm of a tourist metropolis and, as the sun goes down, meet the sun lovers at the many discos, restaurants and bars. Sports are also a good reason to come and stay in Albufeira. Tennis, golf, water sports and much more make the delights of the most demanding sportsmen.
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