Albufeira, Algarve

Located in the middle of the south coast of Portugal, Albufeira offers holiday makers the perfect location to relax and soak up some Mediterranean sun. Popular with the young and old alike, the wide selection of beaches and facilities available has been pulling in holidaymakers to Albufeira for years. Originally a Roman town called Baltum, the name Albufeira originates from Arabic and means 'castle of the sea' - a suitable name considering Albufeira's location amongst the sea lined cliffs of the Algarve as well as it's reputation as a Mecca for holidaymakers.

Enjoy a Holiday to Albufeira

Not all of Albufeira has been modernised for holidaymakers, the old town still retains it's old fishing village charm and it is very easy for you to lose yourself on holiday amongst the charming architecture of the winding alleys and roads that make up the old town. Of course, saying that, there are also plenty of facilities for all types of holiday goers to Albufeira from the wide selection of restaurants and bars to the quieter inland with Albufeira's peaceful Orange groves and golf courses only a short trip away.

Holidays to the Algarve with Mercury Direct

Planning your holiday to the Algarve couldn't be easier with Mercury Direct great offers on cheap flights as well as the range of hotels to make your dream holiday a reality. Book with us today and you'll find that your holiday amongst the beaches of Albufeira is not as far as you may think.