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Albufeira is one of the largest resorts in The Algarve and this holiday resort is the original tourist capital of the region. Although the main square is surrounded by souvenir shops and supermarkets, the atmosphere of Albufeira is essentially Moorish with hundreds of white villas streaming out from the centre and hugging the nearby hillsides. At the top of Albufeira in the Cerro Grande region there are several villas with pools, as there are to the west and east of Albufeira. VillaPlus.Com have villas to rent with pools in the Cerro Grande region of Albufeira, two of which are Villa Alegre and Villa Felicidade; also holiday villas in Praia d'Oura and Montechoro to the east, and Sao Rafael, Castelo, Vale de Parra and Gale to the west. Amongst our villas to rent in Sao Rafael, Villa Zea and Villa Marrachino enjoy excellent positions overlooking the sea.
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Albufeira was occupied by the Romans and their original name for Albufeira was "Baltum" - although the actual name of Albufeira comes from the Arab "Al-Buhera", meaning "Castle of the Sea". This was given by the Moors who were influential in the region.
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During the 19th Century the economy of Portugal was not surprisingly based around the fishing industry. Albufeira was one of the first tourist areas of The Algarve, and in the 60's started to become extremely important to the local economy. Holiday villas have since spread out from the old town centre of Albufeira, to the neighbouring resorts such as Praia d'Oura, where you will find a selection of our villa rentals including Villa Rocchi and Villa Mynando, or the resort of Sao Rafael, where you will find Villa Tarina and Villa Unami and more of our villas with private pools. |
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Despite extensive development, a great deal of Albufeira's character remains, particularly in the old town with its narrow streets and numerous small restaurants
The beautiful bay at Albufeira forms a natural amphitheatre, sheltered by bizarrely shaped cliffs. This is a lively area for a villa holiday, which has a number of bars and nightclubs yet still remains home to some of the traditional Portuguese way of life with local fisherman and their brightly painted boats still plying a profitable trade.
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Renting a villa with a pool in the Albufeira region is proving to be an attractive option for many looking for a private villa in The Algarve. Our holiday villas - Villa Canisp and Villa Alegre are good choices for those seeking a convenient base for a holiday in Albufeira, close to amenities and Albufeira Beach. Although Villa Plus say car hire is not required for these two villa rentals you may wish to explore The Algarve further a field and Villaplus can offer rates for car hire in The Algarve which must be prebooked with VillaPlus.Com in the U.K. |
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| 3 Bedroom Albufeira Villas |
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Marina Azul |
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Felicidade |
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Alegre |
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| 4 Bedroom Albufeira Villas |
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Canisp |