When night falls, Albufeira transforms itself. Esplanades are by the dozen and the scents of sun-tanning lotion give way to sophisticated perfumes. As if touched by a magician's wand, the city adopts another personality, filled with more vitality, other colours and much more charm.
The different scents coming from the numerous restaurants in Albufeira confirm that we stand before the best world gastronomies. If you are keen on a family meal or with friends, there are many places you can choose from, be it a dinner for two, in an intimate atmosphere, or in a group. Traditional Portuguese cuisine is also available for those interested, side by side with the best traditional or more sophisticated world cuisine.
As the night moves on, in both the Engº Duarte Pacheco square, the Rua Cândido dos Reis and the Cais Herculano, among others, the place is awash with bars featuring different atmospheres, from the typical disco-bar to the most relaxed and calm atmosphere.
Top attraction spots are found close to the centre of the city of Albufeira, along Avenida Sá Carneiro, in Areias de São João, near the Praia da Oura. Other high quality nightclubs also hold court here. The view over the sea is simply spectacular! Praia da Oura and Praia de Santa Eulália are some of the examples where you can find some of the most elegant nightclubs that offer the visitor incredible moments.
You can dance from sundown to dawn in one of the many discos in Albufeira.
But you can also take some time off to really find other spots and leisure places worthy of a visit, some of them less famous but nevertheless charming. All it takes is a little effort! You're sure to find many spots under Albufeira's moonlit nights.
