Self catering holidays in Albufeira - a large town in the Faro district of the Algarve. It is renowned for its lively nightlife and stunning beaches attracting many toursits each year. As well as the lively strip with bars and restaurants on the beachfront, there is also a more cultured scene in the Old Town of Albufeira. If you're looking for top class beaches then Albufeira boasts some of the best including Praia da Oura and Praia do Tunel. There are 26 beaches along the 30km of Albufeira coastline which means you can always find a spot.

Golf is another big attraction for tourists and people looking for villas and apartments to buy and rent in Albufeira and the surrounding region. With several world class golf courses to choose from in quite breathtaking scenery it is not difficult to see why. Golf courses of note near Albufeira are Balaia Golf Village and Quinta do Lago North which offer top quality golfing facilities for visitors. If golf is not your thing, Albufeira offers a whole host of other activities such as mountain biking, water sports and safari tours. It is well worth paying to go on a boat excursion taking in the local caves at Benagil.