very interesting old town. also a beautiful and widespread beac. the underground is mostly sandy with little rocks and shells . two sunbeds cost 21€. the old town has a party mile with live music and restaurant after restaurant with low prices.a pint of beer costs 4€. a stroll through the city is easily made in three hours.

I spent a week here 17 years ago, back then it was quiet bars and restaurants with quaint shops. Now it's like it's on speed! It seems the strip has moved into old town. The one thing stopping a 5 star from me is the fact you get hounded to go into the bars and restaurants, even in the morning! That aside the place is lovely the locals are great and there are some fantastic places to eat!

The latest visit in Albufeira that I did was last Thursday in September 2025. It was windy and still had many tourists. Nothing much changed from my last visit in 2021. The beach was beautiful. The sun is warm. Souvenirs, cafes, bars, restaurants, ice creams are there to be seen.

Cool place to hangout with friend’s and family. The nightlife is amazing. Must experience the sunset. 🌅 The place needs more public toilet.

One of the best places to visit in albufeira. We went multiple times. Some things that stood out was the tunnel leading to the beach. The always lively square and lots of great places to relax and have some drinks or food

Albufiera old town has a lot to offer. From bars, restaurants, shopping, and its proximity to the beach. There are small museums, churches and lots of things to keep you busy. The main square is vibrant. Lined with lbars, but a great place to people watch. Wander around the small streets, and you can find something for everyone. Many bars and restaurants have roof terraces, with great views over the beach and sea. At night, the place comes alive, with people of all ages. Crazy karaoke bars to old-time singers. Snack bars and fine dining. Many people come in on the little train and head down the escalator into town. These lead you through a large square that often has markets or music and leads directly to the beach. From the other side, there is a glass lift that takes you down from the town to the beach too. Out of season, this is a really peaceful place, but in the summer, it ramps up with hen and stag parties. I must say. Most people were very well-behaved. Fun in the sun

It's definitely worth the visit. Very unique architecture, plenty of different kinds of eateries and shops including some local merchants. Even on a hot day, you can enjoy a pleasant stroll shaded by ever-present trees.

Lively and Welcoming Atmosphere This place is fantastic! A perfect spot for a night out with friends. It's always buzzing with great people, fantastic music, delicious food, and excellent drinks. Everything is well-organized and the atmosphere is incredibly cheerful and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Certainly NOT the cleanest of places I have been . The bottom half down to the beach is a better area, more modern bars and a lot cleaner but be prepared for cardiac hill on the way there and back we did a tuc tuk which was great fun and the nicer bars are at the beach area . Foot paths are some of the worst ones. I have walked on up and down not good for people who struggle to walk or not good on their feet .There are holes all over the place on the paths and very slippy when wet . We went down during the daytime, so I would definitely avoid it at night . Not for us .

We were there in August and the nightlife is mainly for very young people, they looked to be between 15 and 25, all very drunk, high and ready to mingle. Very noisy, all bars blast the same songs, expensive drinks, the clubs which charge the entrance are not worth it. Albufeira Old Town is a much better choice

It's like a warm Blackpool turned up to 12, packed with people during the evening. If you like loud music, cocktails and t-shirts that say I ♡ MILFS, you'll love it. If you like Antiques Roadshow and fine dining then it's probably best avoided.

Very quiet during the day and at night crazy busy. Have bars, restaurants, clubs, shops, tattoo shops, dessert places from top of the strip to the bottom. A great atmosphere.

December Christmas week not busy at all which was a dream 😍👌🏼 Christmas Day plenty of restaurants open so don’t be worried that you won’t get food because plenty around. In the summer this place is crazy mayhem all the time with sports bars, clubs, pubs and restaurants kicking. But off season I found it to be nice 👌🏼 not many people around and lots of places do close for December season but I wouldn’t be put off by this. Plenty to see and do and plenty of beautiful restaurants around too.

The strip... Well, the strip is certainly an attraction for hens and stags who want to have a fun time on a good budget. Lots of harmless fun been had and the drinks are cheap

The beach is absolutely beautiful, with crystal-clear water and stunning views. There are many great spots to take amazing photos, especially at sunset. A perfect place to relax and enjoy nature!

The beach also has plenty of nearby restaurants, bars, and cafés, so it’s easy to spend the whole day here. Whether you’re looking to relax, enjoy a swim, or explore the coastline, Praia da Oura has something for everyone. A truly special place that I’d highly recommend!

This was my favourite beach such beautiful views and relaxing vibes. Great for sun bathing and a swim handy for the cafe and restaurants for food and drink. Loved it 😍

Wonderful beach. You can tell how healthy the marine life by the variety of seashells you find on the shore. Nice soft sandy beach perfect for a holiday.

Very clean, calm and natural place. Love it.

Gorgeous beach with coves, amenities close by and beautiful views.

Lovely beach. You can walk all the way along and around to another beach and keep going! The rock formations and a few little coves or caves!

Easy Sandy Beach Not to many people before summer season Good for families water is calm and not deep

Lovely clean sand beach - you have to get sun beds from 0800hrs and pay €13 half day or €26 for the day, at peak season they all go quickly. There is a bar selling food and drinks (all heavily marked up!)

Really nice beech, clean, a few nice cliff walks in each direction.

A beautiful beach, not very long, but it still captivated me with its atmosphere. To the right and left are cliffs and rocks of various heights and shapes. I like this one the most; you can climb it and continue along the coast to another spot, or another hidden beach. It's something wonderful. I recommend everyone to explore these places thoroughly

The beach is very nice and calm, prefect for little kids. ! Be careful with the beach bed providers. It's a different price for the first row and even if you go there at 4 pm (as we did), they will charge full price, which is 2 pm onwards. This is a bit unfair, in my opinion.

I used to love this beach... But not anymore. The quality of the sand is getting worse, as sand tends to be added every year and they're probably not adding good quality sand. In addition, some strange leaves are floating on the water (similar to pine tree leaves, not seaweed).

Clean beach, there is parking for cars, a cafe

Such a brilliant place. Feels like you’re off the beaten path but this beach is well covered with eateries and souvenir shops. Visited in April so my experience is that it wasn’t too busy. Water was a good temperature too!

Village beach close to the bars, restaurants and toilets. There is quite a high tidal change so the beach can be a bit small at v high tide. Well worth a visit.

Atmospheric place to relax. Small but comfortable beach with easy access. Fresh water showers available. Nearby there are many places where you can drink your favorite drinks or eat. Through the hills you can walk along the path to the neighboring large beach Plaia do Barranco das Belharucas, enjoying the beauty of the Atlantic along the way. Lovely beach

Loved the beach! Water was so clean. Near the beach you can buy suneviers and beer

Nice place for a day. Beach is very pretty, enough places for food and drinks, but nothing too special foodwise

A very pretty little beach with a good, if not inexpensive, restaurant right on the waterfront. Free public parking a few hundred meters from the beach make this an ongoing favorite of ours. More authentic and a little less touristy than most other comparable options in the area.

Fantastic quiet beach but bare in mind I visited in late December (Christmas week). The entire week it was so peaceful, quiet and not many people around at all. An introverts dream 🥰🙌🏼 There was no sunbeds, umbrellas, rubbish or screaming humans - just peace 👌🏼✨ the beach was just fantastic and the views were amazing. Beautiful waves all around, ideal to just sit and read a book 📖 lovely sunsets at night too. Really picturesque. Christmas Day was the only time I seen the beach busy even at that it wasn’t overcrowded just Portuguese people with all their kids. Overall, highly recommend if you want somewhere peaceful to go.

Amazing food, stunning view! We had sea bass, salad, shrimp, and clams—everything was fresh and delicious. Beautiful view, great service, and top quality all around. We had a fantastic time and will definitely return!

The fish is of outstanding quality – truly excellent. Ordering fresh directly from the counter comes at a high price per person, but the quality is undeniable. There are also dishes available from the menu, which are slightly more expensive than elsewhere. However, overall the food feels overpriced. For example, a tiny plate of vegetables costs €4 and only includes a few strips of beans and carrot, while three small potatoes are charged at the same price. Regardless of the view, such inflated prices cannot be justified for very basic ingredients. Thats a big joke.. That said, the location right by the beach and the beautiful view are definite highlights of the experience.

Magic place, magic people, magic fish 🎣 dishes!! Situated right on the Atlantic Ocean the atmosphere is just right and you’ll get awesome service and great food 🍲

Fantastic spot and lovely staff. Choose the fresh fish instead of salmon or tuna.

We couldn't have asked for a nicer spot to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary. Beautiful location, engaging staff, topped off with the best fish dinner (ocean perch), that we've ever had. A hidden gem 👏👏

This restaurant is all about the setting. We sat by a window, eating nice food and drinking decent wine with the sea lapping below us. The service was efficient and friendly. Theres a decent selection on the menu although it’s definitely a fish restaurant. Our only complaint was that they sold us a dream of an amazing piece of fish for three, and it was probably only just enough for two in reality. That said - the food was beautifully prepared and presented. I played safe and had soup for a starter, and regretted it. Nothing wrong with the soup but the prawns looked amazing and my friends didn’t try to dissuade me that i should have been more adventurous.

Wonderful! Great seevice, great food. A lovely place to eat, drink & unwind.

Just off the main strip away from the loud restaurants and people standing outside trying to get tourists inside, was this place. Overall it’s a small joint and a very quiet atmosphere. The prices were all very reasonable as well as the portion sizes. All the food was great and the steaks were cooked perfectly. Would highly recommend a visit if you’re in the area. Definitely better than some of the other tourist trap steakhouses near by.

Fabulous fillet steak with garlic prawns and a peppercorn sauce on the side. Big fillet cooked medium rare, which melted like butter in the mouth. Loads of fresh prawns also. Rustic and basic small restaurant, but don't be put off, the standard of produce and chefs ability made this a memorable meal. Excellent price also, in England this would have been £45 plus! We will be back this week for sure.

Doesn't look like much from the outside but this is a gem! Such good quality meat and cooked to perfection. Chips were lovely too. Definitely recommend.

This is a hidden gem. Best steak I've ever had. Top quality food 👌 mouth watering to be exact. Family run. Top quality service. It's worth every cent the price. Can see food being cooked by the grandfather of family. As you can see from pics, I demolished my food.

Beautiful steak. Probably the best we had in albuferia. T bone steak was beautiful, great flavour and quite tender. Partner had fillet, very tender nice flavour. Onion rings were homemade and very nice. Paired with red wine sangria, a great meal overall. Highly recommended

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ For true meat lovers, this place is a top spot! The meat is delicious, and the homemade sauces make every dish extra special. The staff is friendly, and despite being a small team, everything runs smoothly and professionally. We’ve been here twice already and were pleasantly surprised each time. The only downside: there was no “special sauce” or bacon for the XL burger — that would have made it perfect. The waiter also looked remarkably like Timothée Chalamet — a fun little bonus to the whole experience! We’ll definitely be coming back!

The food was fantastic, steak was cooked to perfection. Not to exaggerate but I've never had a side of onion rings as good as those, in any restaurant. Staff were friendly, service great and food was served quickly.

Ate here in March for an evening meal with the Mrs’. Was fairly quiet due to it being off season, however, the food was amazing. I cannot express how good all of the steaks were. Perfectly cooked and the staff were wonderful. Would recommend trying the Wagu Beef, although a bit pricey it is well worth it. Please note, if the steak is priced per KG I recommend you ask what size cuts they have before you order. They had a side table for the main table which helps with the extra food we ordered and the wine and water. The dessert was something else as well. A pistachio Mille-feuille. Highly recommend this. All our steaks were cooked medium. To make the whole experience perfect, the staff were truly amazing. Thank you. We will 100% come back the next time we are in Portugal.

We had a wonderful meal here at Manzo! I want to highlight the service from the staff, it was incredible! We came with a small baby and we were well-received and taken care of. We are used to high quality meat where we are from, and we always are a bit skeptical of meat restaurants. I can genuinely say that this place delivers! The new 400g wagyu ribeye from Uruguay had a perfect texture and flavor. Would highly recommend it (medium rare).

Amazing ! Fantastic service and the best steak I have ever eaten. Starters also very tasty. Was to full for dessert. The staff here are super without being over bearing

Great little spot! The food and wine were excellent. We shared the chateaubriand, baby potatoes, grilled vegetables and a bottle of wine. Portions were great, veggies were delicious. We got 2 sauces for the steak which were both tasty. The staff is very attentive, although at times they would top up the wine glasses with a splash of wine which seems unnecessary. Everything was clean and the chairs are very comfortable!

Starter was 5 out of 5 - Wagyu spring rolls off the special board and tiger prawns between two of us The service was generally very good, but they let themselves down a bit in two ways: firstly the other waiting staff were heckling our waiter when he was trying to explain the different steak options. Secondly, they didn’t really explain the different cooking options for different cuts, it was all ‘medium rare’ for everything. We went for Australian wagyu chuck roll steak. It was a bit tough, not outrageously tough, but less tender than I would expect for the money. Asked for it medium and it came medium TBF. Tasted great and the grill leaves a fantastic finish on the outside of the steak. The sides were very nice and cheap, but on the small side, so would recommend at least 5 sides between 2 people. Overall, I feel a little harsh giving only 3/5 but in context, this is a steak restaurant. The price of the steak itself is on par with higher end restaurants in London, so expected much more in terms of quality of end product. I should note at this point, that they had great knowledge of the various meats they sold who ch were all fantastic quality rare, but I had to prompt them to talk about cooking them, which is not a great sign. This place could very easily go from 3/5 to 5/5 with a few tweaks to the cooking of the steak. Take a note from the South American restaurant franchises: all steak from rare to well done, should be cooked in a way that it can be cut with a table knife. I feel I should also reiterate, if this was a ‘normal’ restaurant, not a steak specialist, I would rate it 4/5.

Steak fantastic, sides fantastic, dessert fantastic and service fantastic. Best meal I’ve had here in Portugal I would highly recommend! It’s been a long time since I’ve walked away from a meal feeling this satisfied.

Excellent restaurant! We were 2 adults 2 children and they made us very welcome. Food was exceptional. This is an expensive restaurant but worth it in our opinion as a holiday treat! The service was great really friendly. It would be great to see a children’s steak as we had to order the fillet for our 8yr old as no steak on the kids menu. But honestly the food was fab and enjoyed by us all! Thank you.

In general food here was delicious. Creamy garlic prawns with monkfish was very delicate, full of taste and perfectly made. Duck was soft and medium rare. Only garlic cream soup was little bit too ‘fishy’ for me. It’s hidden in a small cosy street away for the party, but still in centre :)

The Staar is a hidden gem. The food is out of this world. I had the tomahawk and it was by far the best I’ve ever had. We ate here twice during our 10 night stay and I honestly wanted to visit more to try the rest of the menu. We were a party of six and everyone felt the same as me. This was the best restaurant we visited. Thank you to all your staff who made our visit’s so special.

Expensive, but worth every penny. Upscale gastronomy and you still get your fill. No frills. Probably the best tuna tartare of my life and great local cuisine with bacalhau à bras and tender steak. An insider tip in a small alleyway without the tourist crowds one street over.

A hidden gem! We had a fantastic meal here, nicely tucked away, great atmosphere, the staff were brilliant. We didn’t book but were lucky to get the last table so would recommend booking in advance as it was very popular

This was my favorite restaurant in all Albufeira. The food was amazing, all my friends enjoyed their main dish very much and we all agreed that the Chocolate Martini desert is a must-try. We made a reservation online and didn’t have to wait.

This is the Staar of albufeira restaurants. Tasty modern interpretations of local food, perfect prepared and arranged. Service is nice and personal. Good value for money judging on quality and price. Perfect for me

This was honestly an amazing find. The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and inviting and everything was unbelievably well priced. 10/10.