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Albufeira

City in Faro, Portugal

Overview

Albufeira, set along Portugal's southern Algarve coast, is renowned for its stunning beaches, lively nightlife, and charming old town with whitewashed buildings. The city attracts visitors with a blend of lively tourist hubs and tranquil local neighborhoods, making it a diverse holiday destination.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Faro
Population
44,168
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.09°, -8.25°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,236
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
70
English
60
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
13.2°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
3.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
543 mm
Internet Speed
159 Mbps
Upload
88 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FAO
Distance
26 km

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Neighborhoods
2 areas mapped
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Mirador Champagne Bar Praça da República

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 156 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.

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