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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Algarveaddick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09/July/2019 at 12:31
Because many people are of limited intelligence. 
And in fairness the lack of any clear indication on what will happen post Brexit - or indeed if it ever happens. People like to know what they are getting into.  
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Chloe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09/July/2019 at 12:55
The scare stories around Brexit haven't helped. You got airlines saying that they wouldn't be flying from the UK to Europe and people feared that if they travelled before Brexit happened then they could get stuck where ever they happened to be at the time.

On a slightly different note, the shops in the UK haven't been as busy as they usually are. You can go into any supermarket at any time of the day and there not be a lot of people around. Town centres are the same. I think confidence has been knocked with the rubbish that is Brexit. Last summer was good in the UK weatherwise and I think a lot of people are banking on that again. Plus there have been a lot of closures resulting in people losing their jobs. All this comes together to make for a not pretty picture. Still doesn't solve the questionof stags and hens turning some areas into mobile porn shows.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote cheekygirl Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12/July/2019 at 09:40
Been on Albuferia 5 days now. Only been on Strip in daytime. Was fairly quiet. Been old town daytime and evening very busy. No sign of any trouble. Just glad to be back here after about 4 years 🙂
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote pyrman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13/July/2019 at 12:09
Welcome back ... we missed you ...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jayjan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13/July/2019 at 18:38
Just read this in The Algarve Resident online paper...   https://www.portugalresident.com/2019/07/13/sex-drugs-and-violence-brits-in-albufeira/
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Andrew Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13/July/2019 at 22:48
But those of us that live in Albufeira or visit very often, know this is garbage. That article quotes first names only, that in itself makes it questionable, as in its integrity as in reliable reporting.
Yes there’s a very disturbing photo, but that happens all over the globe, doesn’t make it right, equally it shouldn’t condemn one resort.
I also should point out all these “shock horror” events that people are saying are cause for us to abandon the place and run to the the hills are from one specific area if not street.
Having read, and read again this thread, I think some of those contributing are giving a very unfair take on Albufeira, maybe there’s an ulterior motive but I have to question some of the motives of some of the posters on this thread.
Tens of thousands visit the resort, hundreds post on here and now we have two or three posting negativity and it’s become a major thread. What a shame.
Ho hum, I’m off to enjoy the beautiful, family friendly town that is Albufeira. 👍👍👍
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote Jayjan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13/July/2019 at 23:43
Andrew it aint garbage, loads of photos on facebook albufeira pages over the last few weeks of the same thing happening. How often do you visit the strip, daytime or evenings, as  it's true these things are  now happening.So sad this is happening. We have been on the strip area in daytime and occasionally at nightime and this is happening. Last year we passed Matts Bar on the strip, a guy  falling off the bull machine near enough naked, not nice to see if you have families with kids, luckily we didn't have our grandkids with us as I would have been horrified. One of the main reasons we now very rarely visit the strip and stay outside the area..I know its seasonal with stags and hens but it is getting out of control and the authorities need to get it sorted. Seems they are all coming from Magaluf  since the authorities banned this problem. Send em back I say, we don't need them.
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Originally posted by Andrew Andrew wrote:

hundreds post on here

Just a tad little bit of exaggeration there Andrew. I assume I am one of the two or three posting negativity..Why?
The original poster asked for honest opinions as to whether Albufeira is family friendly place....In my honest opinion no. I would not bring my family to Albufeira if I wanted to be in the mix of things. Some peoples opinions may differ they may not be bothered about going for something to eat lets say and then being surrounded by cussing yobs. Walking down the streets battling through drunks even during the day for at least 3 days of the week.Going sunbathing at the hotel for the loudmouths to appear and take over the pool area.
Yes this happens all over the globe but the original poster wasn`t asking about that they were asking about Albufeira.
A lot of tourists think they are coming to a romantic Portuguese holiday resort where they are going to sit eating sardines in the moonlight while gentle music plays in the background....You know like 20 years ago.
One thing I will say the new newspaper report that has appeared slating the Brits has forgot to mention the Dutch German French and the few Spanish that spend money are not far behind in the nuisance stakes.
At least this thread has led to a bit of discussion on here for the "hundreds" of posters.I have had my say I am finished.
Off to swimming baths now with Grandaughter then hopfully watch England thrash the Kiwis!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote Andrew Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14/July/2019 at 09:04
Thanks for the last two posts which I think do confirm this is all about one street, The Strip.
Why tar the whole of Albufeira with that brush? There is far more to Albufeira than The Strip... Old Town, Sesmarias, Gale, Vale Rabelho, Olos de Agua, Pateo... and many, many more where you can eat your sardines in peace under the moonlight with nice background music.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Algarveaddick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15/July/2019 at 10:48
Originally posted by Super__Ally Super__Ally wrote:

Originally posted by Jock Jock wrote:

Taken over by drunken idiots? really? That hasn't been my experience in the main although I do visit outwith July & August.  Certainly I have seen some but where will you not?  The strip I can't speak of as in the evening I stick to the old town.  I did see one clown wearing a mankini and, as has been said, that was too much.  For me Albufeira is still a pleasant and safe place to visit.

 
Yes I agree Jock, Albufeira is as you say pleasant and safe most of the time
The problem is when you eventually bump into the stags and hens it becomes the opposite. 
Our worst experience was a few years ago when we stayed in the Forte do Vale. There were 12 blokes all dressed as women, which they did all day every day. Dresses, high heels and make up. How they thought it was amusing or funny I will never know. 
We have never tried AI and never will. We prefer to eat out at our favourite restaurants. 
Roll on October when we will be back for visit number 4 for 2019.     
 

I have just caught up with this post, must have missed it before.

Whilst more than a tad odd to do it everyday, if this was the worst holiday experience you have ever had Ally, I don't see much to complain about? A few blokes in frocks? Get over yerself man... LOLWink
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Originally posted by Jayjan Jayjan wrote:

Andrew it aint garbage, loads of photos on facebook albufeira pages over the last few weeks of the same thing happening. How often do you visit the strip, daytime or evenings, as  it's true these things are  now happening.So sad this is happening. We have been on the strip area in daytime and occasionally at nightime and this is happening. Last year we passed Matts Bar on the strip, a guy  falling off the bull machine near enough naked, not nice to see if you have families with kids, luckily we didn't have our grandkids with us as I would have been horrified. One of the main reasons we now very rarely visit the strip and stay outside the area..I know its seasonal with stags and hens but it is getting out of control and the authorities need to get it sorted. Seems they are all coming from Magaluf  since the authorities banned this problem. Send em back I say, we don't need them.
 

I have seen the same half a dozen photos many times over, not loads. And as Andrew says, whilst not great, it's the Strip. 

I have not seen one bloke in a thong this year so far, and I am here 24/7/365... 

Like some of us have said, it's easy to avoid if you want to, but it would be better if it wasn't there at all...    
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Super__Ally Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15/July/2019 at 21:24
Algarve-addict. 
Our first holiday in Albufeira was in 1988 and we have been coming back nearly every year since then. We now visit three or four times a year since we retired.  And yes the stags in drag was our worst ever experience in Albufeira. They caused disruption wherever they went and they had no thought for the other residents in the hotel or in restaurants. They left one woman in tears when she joked about one mans striped dress.
But I think you completely miss my point. My wife and I worked very hard all year to save for that holiday and the ambiance and peace and quiet of the hotel was ruined by these people. 
We had to stay out of their way, whether at the pool or eating out, we would just move on.
These guys deserved to enjoy their holiday BUT NOT at the cost of ruining everyone elses holiday.
So do you really think we had nothing to complain about. 
If that is the case your credibility is in question. 
I look forward to your reply.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote Algarveaddick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16/July/2019 at 09:09
No - you didn't mention anything about them causing any bother at all Ally - all you wrote was: "There were 12 blokes all dressed as women, which they did all day every day. Dresses, high heels and make up. How they thought it was amusing or funny I will never know." 

How were we to glean the extra information that you gave in your last post from those three sentences? 

Now we know that I can see how it spoiled your enjoyment. The hotels need to deal with this sort of behaviour.    

  
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Point taken 
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18 years ago, when we first visited, we took the decision to avoid the Strip as it wasn't to our taste. We were back in the Old Town every year after with our children until we eventually bought our own apartment, in Old Town. We are now there for a couple of weeks every couple of months. We get the noise from the bars day and night in the peak months - not just the summer - it's part of the deal if you want to be that close to the beach and other attractions. In my opinion has the place been taken over by drunken hooligans? No. There have always been these elements and there may be more stag and hen groups than before but they haven't taken over. I can't speak for the Strip, I doubt it is any better than 18 years ago. Am I changing our holiday plans based on how the social mix of the city has changed? No, and I doubt I ever will.
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