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Albufeira – Discover fado

A trip to Faro (45 km) is recommended. The historic centre is surrounded by walls built in Roman times and the Nosso Senhora de Carmo church boasts spectacular gilded woodwork. In Loulé (25 km), we experience the colourful hustle and bustle of the Arabic market hall. We discover the ancient Arabic world in Paderne castle (15 km) or Silves castle (25 km). We admire traditional Portuguese handicrafts such as the 17 000 blue and white tiles that adorn the church of Almancil (30 km). Cape St. Vincent (70 km) is the southwesternmost point on the continent. The 70 m high rock plateau offers spectacular views of the Algarve and Atlantic coastline.

  • Excursions

    • Faro with its Old Town (45 km)
    • Loulé with its Arabian market hall (25 km)
    • Silves with the old Arabian castle (25 km)
    • Lagos
    • The city used as a base by Henry the Navigator (40 km)
    • Tavira, the little Venice of the Algarve (70 km)
    • Olhão (50 km) with its big fish market.


    Visit the cape of São Vicente, the most south-westerly point of the continent, situated on a 70 m high rocky plateau (70 km). And one thing: you will need more than one day for the unusual rocky landscape of the western Algarve with its many small bays!

  • Museums

    In the above-mentioned cities there are a number of small museums.

  • Attractions

    You can discover excavations from the Roman period at:

    • Estoi (40 km)
    • beside the marina at Vilamoura (25 km)


    The Arabian world is reflected in the:

    • fort at Paderne (15 km)
    • in Silves (25 km)
    • The "tiled church" of Almancil (30 km) with its more than 17,000 blue and white tiles (Azulejos) gives a special impression of this Portuguese craft


    And, of course, the capital Lisbon:

    • the white city situated on the seven hills on the river Tejo – one of Europe's most beautiful capitals! (260 km)

  • Nature

    • Explore the rocky coasts with the Hapimag boats
    • Travel on the small buses or cycle into the fruitful countryside which is filled with the scent of oranges and almonds and discover the small white villages.
    • Discover the east coast on foot with its natural park, islands and lagunas with sea salt facilities

  • Courses

    You can add interest to your days on holiday by painting tree-covered landscapes. Or perhaps you'd like to take part in a Portuguese course?

  • Culinary activities

    Discover and enjoy Mediterranean treats: The diverse delicacies of the sea, aromatic food from the adventurous Hapimag kitchen, and hearty stews from the hinterland. Also, experience an immense range of Portuguese wines from the huge Hapimag wine store: over 120 different wines are waiting to be enjoyed.