A cidade de Albufeira mantém um património histórico e cultural que representa o espírito e força de um povo que acredita no poder da Fé como valor essencial. Em representação disso, podemos encontrar vestígios físicos de tal modo de vida.

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O Artesanato Local

The artisans’ work from Albufeira and the Algarve has survived through time and is still representative of the region today. Countless shops, stalls, and markets display typical local handicraft items, from hand painted tiles to typical Algarve chimneys and houses in miniature, mats made from corn husks, beaten copper utensils, rag dolls and rush mats.

There is always a piece of Albufeira to take back to remind visitors of their visit.

A Gastronomia

In the foreground of all eating pleasure in this region is the principal activity of fishing.

Traditional Algarve dishes include a variety of fish and shellfish, such as the famous Algarvean “Cataplana “ and the delicious grilled sardines. Tuna, sea bream, monkfish, horse mackerel “alimados”, squid and many other delicacies are prepared in excellent stews, ragouts or grilled, or boiled. No one can resist a delicious selection of fish so fresh they seem to almost jump off the grill or refuse a first class shellfish rice.
Meat, although served less often, is also part of the gastronomic tradition. It is often prepared in conjunction with shellfish, making for an agreeable combination.

Deserts complete the menu, sweets such as cakes are mostly made from dried fruits, and other titbits are made from almonds, figs and carob beans. There is an ice cream of carob, the Dom Rodrigo and the ever-present oranges and sweet eggs.

We recommend you try the Almond Liqueur, Alfarroba (Carob) liqueur and Medronho.

The welcoming atmosphere in Albufeira’s restaurants enforces the invitation to taste some of these delicacies. Every year many famous restaurants participate in Albufeira’s Gastronomy Festival.

Feiras e Mercados

These are the customary means of blending religion with commerce while promoting a popular, festive atmosphere that attracts people of all ages and backgrounds.
The Municipal market is full of local alimentary produce such as fish, vegetables, dried fruits and regional sweet confectionary. A good home cooked meal, for visitors or locals alike, could not have a better beginning than at this source of fresh and healthy produce.

The monthly Fairs and Markets are a famous attraction. Often of a religious origin, they are undoubtedly enhanced by the variety if typical products and general utensils on sale, and where stallholder stock everything from handicrafts to toys, mixed in with clothing and tools. The charismatic stallholders love the customer to haggle over the price, to the happy conclusion of a good deal for both parties.

Car Boot Sales are also much appreciated, and one takes place every month in the Largo 25 de Abril (in front of the Town Hall). Here can be found traditional or collectors items, many of them of quite ancient vintage.

Click here to see which day to go top these fairs and markets on our event calendar!