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Albufeira, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

Albufeira is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 15,851. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

15,851 Population 744/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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People

Population15,851
Density744/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population15,851
Population Density744 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates37.0882°, -8.2503°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (528 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Albufeira

Albufeira is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 15,851. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Albufeira

Albufeira has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 474 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16.3° 55.1
Feb 13°C / 55°F 9.1° / 17° 38.9
Mar 15°C / 59°F 11° / 18.9° 44.1
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 12.7° / 20.5° 40.1
May 19.4°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.5° 22.9
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 18.1° / 26.6° 6.2
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 19.8° / 29° 1.2
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 20.1° / 28.9° 4.9
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 18.6° / 26.2° 27.8
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 16.2° / 23.3° 56.9
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 12° / 19.4° 74.5
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.9° 101.6
Albufeira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Portugal avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area21.3 sq mi (55.2 km²)
Population Density744/sq mi
Coordinates37.0882°N, 8.2503°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

426 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 77 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 79 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 107 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 148 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 77 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 90 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 125 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 70 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 150 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 37 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 100 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 84 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 99 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 115 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 62 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 56 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 101 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 85 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 108 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 139 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Albufeira has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Albufeira

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Artes e Letras de Albufeira
Escola Básica de Sesmarias
Escola Básica de Caliços
Escola Básica e Secundária de Albufeira
Escola Secundária de Albufeira
Escola Básica n.º 1 de Albufeira
Escola Básica Dom Martim Fernandes
Escola Básica Dr. Francisco Cabrita
Escola Básica de Correeira
EBSA
Escola Básica Vale de Pedras
Escola Básica Professora Diamantina Negrão
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Radio Stations near Albufeira

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alvor FM pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Lagoa local music MP3 128 kbps
RUA FM electric, groove MP3

Museums in Albufeira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa da Cultura Islâmica e Mediterrânica
Casa-Museu João de Deus
Consciencia
In The Pink - Galeria Fotografia
Minimuseu
Museu Casa Rosa
Museu da Cortiça
Museu de Arqueologia de Loulé
Museu de Arte Sacra
Museu do Traje e das Tradições
Museu Municipal de Arqueologia
Polo Museológico de Salir
Silves Archaeological Museum

Libraries in Albufeira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Municipal0.0
Arquivo Municipal de Albufeira0.0
Arquivo Municipal de Lagoa0.0
Biblioteca José Viegas Gregório0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Silves0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Lídia Jorge0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Sophia de Mello Breyner0.0

Farmers Markets in Albufeira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carvoeiro Municipal Market
Mercado
Mercado da Guia
Mercado de Alte
Mercado de Armação de Pera
Mercado de Armação de Pêra
Mercado de Loulé
Mercado de Loulé
Mercado de Pêra
Mercado de Tunes
Mercado do Fruta
Mercado do Peixe
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Munícipal das Ferreiras
Mercado Municipal de Albufeira
Mercado Municipal de Lagoa
Mercado Municipal do Algoz
Municipal Market Silves

Hotels in Albufeira

62 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albufeira Lounge KR Hotels
Albufeira Sol
Alfagar Cerro alpique 2
Alfagar Cerro Malpique
Alfagar Cerro Malpique
Alísios
Almar Apartotel
Altaoura
Apts Elma
Aqua Pedra dos Bicos Design Beach Hotel
Areias Village - Hotel Apartamentos
Auramar Beach Resort
Baía Grande
Brisa Sol
Casa Amarela
Cerro da Marina
Cerro Mar Atlântico
Clube do Mónaco
Clube Praia da Oura
Clube Varandas do Castelo
Clube Varandas do Castelo
CS São Rafael Suite Hotel
Eden Resort
Eirasol
Forte do Vale
Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club
Hotel Baltum
Hotel Cerro Mar Garden ****
Hotel Cerro Mar Garden ****
Hotel Maritur
Hotel Oura Praia
Hotel Vila Maria - Adults Only
INATEL Albufeira
Janelas do Mar
Jupiter Albufeira Hotel
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve
Kr
Lost & Found
Luna Clube Oceano
Luna Hotel da Oura ****
Luna Miramar
Mónica Isabel Beach Resort
Ondamar
Paladim Alagao Mar
Paraíso de Albufeira
Pateo Village
Ponta Grande Resort
Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa
Rocamar Exclusive
Sol e Mar
Topazio
Valmangude Jardim
Vegas Residence
Vila Catarina
Vila Galé - Cerro Alagoa
Vila Petra
Vila Petra
Vila Recife Hotel
Vilanova Resort
Villa Adele
Villa bonita
W Algarve

Restaurants in Albufeira

159 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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100 Montaditos
6º Parágrafo
A Cocheira
A Granha
A Sardinha
Adega do David
Agusto
Albufeira Gourmet Take-Away
Alfarroba Café
Alimentare
American Diner
American Diner 1
American Diner 2
American Diner 3
Ancora
Aquario
Atrium
Auramar Beach Resort
Aveiros
Bailote
Beach Caffe
Bella Napoli
Big ShangHai Chinese Restaurant
Borda d' Água
Boulevard
Buachompoo Thai Food
Café Lima
Casa Azul
Casa Da Avó
Casa da Fonte
Casa del Mar
Casa Madeira - Restaurante Madeirense
Castello di Norcia
Central Planet
Cepa Velha
Clay Oven Indian Grill
Clube Pesca e Náutica Desportiva de Albufeira
Cuicas
Curry Leaves
Daimlers Snack Bar
Divini Gelato & Pizza
Dom Capito
Dom Diniz
Dona Leonor
Doris
Eurasia
Evaristo
Festa da Praia
Figuerinha Steak House
Fredis Pizzaria
Fuji sushi
Grande Mundo
Great India Tandoori
Grill 91 Churrascaria
Hollandaise
Iguana Cafe
il cappuccino
Indian Ocean
Isa's Pizzas
Italian Planet
Jack’s Irish Pub
Jaipur
Jing Du
Johnny B. Good
Jompra
Kohinoor
La Bamba
La Cantina Mexican Grill
La em Casa
Liza‘s
Louisiana
Louro & Salsa
Luau
Mama Mia
Manel dos Frangos
Margem Sul
Maritur
Meet Me Burger
Memorias
MySushi
No solo Agua
Nosolo Italia Pizzeria Gelateria
O Alentejano.come
O Barco
O Cabaz da Praia
O Jorge
O Lavrador
O Leão
O Lusitano
O Marinheiro
O País
O Penedo
O Pic Nic
O Veleiro
O’Farol
Oh Là Latte
Os Gregos
Oura Supermarket
Palacete
Paladim
Panacee
Pastelaria Barhon
Pastelaria Snack-Bar Restaurante Alagoa
Pizza Hut
Pizzaria Casa Nostra
Pizzeria Origano
Pôr do Sol
Porto de Abrigo
Portugal
Praia da Coelha
Praia Grande
Quinta da Galé
Quo Vadis
Ramos
Ranias
Rasoi
restaraurante golden garden
Restaurant Chines
Restaurante 54
Restaurante Amendoeira
Restaurante Eduardo's
Ristorante Costa Rica
Rossio
S. João
Seasons
Senhor Frogs Pizzaria
Sitio do Mário
Snack-Bar Vieira
Solar das Oliveiras
South Amerika’s Grillhouse
Sunshine
Tamariz
Tasca D' Alkhaz
Tasca da Cascata
Thai Restaurant
The Brasserie
The Cottage
The kilt and kelt
The Royal Curry House
The Royal Punjab
the sizzling stone
The Stork
the three harps
The Waterfront Terrace
Ti Gracinda
Torre Vehla
Três Palmeiras
Trivial
urban diner
Urban Pizza
Urban Pizza Old Town
Uzonj
Verde Minho
Vista Mar
Vivaldos
Wander Inn
Yorkshire Tavern Real Pub
Ze do Peixe Assado

Cafes in Albufeira

42 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Gharb Coffee Roasters
Barhon
Bella Canela
Bora Bora
Café The Lemon Tree
Celebration Eat Cafe
Del Sotto
Delta
Doce que doce
Dulci Caffé
Flavour cafe
Florença
Gate 4 Café
Gole Haus
Guerreiro Cafe Snackbar
Helen's Coffee
Ice Cream
Kambu
Kioske Alfarrobeira
Mambo Café Bar
Mövenpick
My Cafe
Navy Sun
Net@Kafé
Nosolo Italia
O Luís
Onda Azul
Oura Doce
Panito mole
Pastelaria
Pastelaria Barhon
Pastelaria Martinique Velha
pastelaria o cantinho
Pasteleria "Ruana"
Patric’s eetcafé
Riviera
Snack Bar "O Forte"
Snack Bar Atrium (Hotel Solaqua)
Snack-Bar "O Forno"
Sol Caffe
Sugar Rabbit Kaffé
The Lemon Tree

Clinics in Albufeira

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UCC Al-Buhera
USF Albufeira
USF Sol Nascente

Dentists in Albufeira

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albufeira Health Institute
Clínica Dentária
Dental Clinic Dr. Dina Martins
Dentista Abel Vicente
nederlandse tandartspraxis

Veterinaries in Albufeira

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Veterineria da Albufeira
PT #4724513782
Vetalbu Centro Veterinario de Albufeira

Bus Stations in Albufeira

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albufeira Bus Station

Gas Stations in Albufeira

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Intermarché
Repsol
Shell

Banks in Albufeira

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Montepio
Banco Montepio
BPI
BPI
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Crédito Agrícola
Millennium bcp
Novo Banco
Santander
Santander

Shopping Malls in Albufeira

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albufeira Terrace
Centro Comercial Cerro Grande

Gyms in Albufeira

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UNIK Fitness Club

Golf Courses in Albufeira

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Algarve Golf Acadamy (Driving Range)

Breweries in Albufeira

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveja Artesanal Marafada
Cerveja Marafada

Stadiums & Teams in Albufeira

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Albufeira

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Portimão AirportPRMMedium Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Courela do Outeiro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lagos Airfield ULMSmall Airport
Martim Longo AirstripSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport
Pista do BeloSmall Airport

Post Offices in Albufeira

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CTT - Areias de São João
CTT - Cerro Alagoa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Albufeira

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Congregação Cristã em Portugal
Igreja da Misericórdia
Igreja da Orada
Igreja de São Sebastião
Igreja Evangélica Assembleia de Deus
Igreja Manancial da Plenitude
Igreja Matriz
Igreja Sant’Ana
São Vicente de Albufeira

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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Frequently Asked Questions About Albufeira

What is the population of Albufeira?

Albufeira has a population of 15,851 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 744 people per square mile, spread across 21.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Albufeira?

Albufeira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

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