Winter In Albufeira 🇵🇹 The Algarve Portugal 2024
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2024
- What is it like in Albufeira since our last visit in 2020, let us show how Albufeira Portugal looks now in 2024. We stay long term in Albufeira for the winter, is this right for you?
For North Americans, Albufeira, The Algarve Portugal has become a popular cheaper destination than Florida, with rents for apartments in Albufeira starting at €800 ranging to €2,000 per month for accommodation with cooking facilities.
Weather in Albufiera during wintertime in mid January to February is a comfortable sunny 18°c or 65°f warm enough for shorts and t-shirt with the famous Algarve blue skies.
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Great to see you again Tina and Norm. What great weather to have in February. Albufeira is a beautiful city, and that beach! Wow! Take care ❤️🇨🇦
Our pleasure! Enjoy your weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
Me and my granddaughter we enjoyed the top terrace back in October , and yes I brought some pastel de Nata with me to USA and put them in the freezer and than I saw at Costco that are made in Portugal frozen I took out the one I brought from Portugal and one I bought at Costco such a difference the custard is so grainy not near as good as the original,and supposed to be made in Portugal. Have a great time
Glad you had a nice time on the terrace and enjoy your Pastel de Natas 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹🙂
@@ThisIsOurRetirement Actually I have to thank you , if it wasn’t for You I wouldn’t have never been there it’s a beautiful place and at that time in October it wasn’t so many people either so it was perfect ,heard from the local people the worst time to come in to Albufeira is in August that at that time is just like a zoo . So one more time thank You . And I wish you all the best.
Thanks! Another great video, very informative and colorful, loved it!
Glad you enjoyed it! enjoy your weekend Bob Cheers 🇺🇸🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹🍷
Give us a tour of your apartment. Maybe a mass transit video on getting around, like to the airport and other cities? Cheers 🍻
We have done that in the past have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
Thank you for the tour! Looks like a wonderful place to be and you both look happy and rested. Maybe some day I will see it in person!
I fly to Faro on Sat 17th. 2hrs remains from my Home in Belfast. And as I've already stayed in Tavira, Faro, Vilamoura, Quarteria, Ferragudo, Praia Da Rocha, Alvor &Lagos... Over the past few years. Ive decided to try, Olhao. Around 20 mins drive from the Airport. It looks Beautiful. And has a Train Station, right in the City. You Two will probably have returned Home, by then. Love your Algarve Vlogs on UA-cam.
Take Care... George.
Thank you have a great stay George Cheers 🍷 🇮🇪 ☕️🇨🇦🇵🇹
Back in the day, shopping and eating when traveling was an adventure. It was exciting to discover new tastes and interesting local shops. Seems like the Algarve is catering to "familiarity" for American travelers and the like. Pitty the locals don't yet understand how that will change their culture and overtime create "sameness."
The globalization of American fast food is everywhere virtually every country , and it’s very popular with the locals Maria . In addition there are a large number of Indian restaurants in every town along the Algarve have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹🍷
I agree Maria!
I am very glad that such places like BK, TB etc. are to be found everywhere... most importantly for the young generation. It is a good place for them to meet friends and not spend much money. Here in Zurich I love to meet young people just in such places. Please believe me, no country does have these food-palaces because of American travelers and the like. The locals are not naive at all and they know well how to cultivate their culture...
Lunch with Tina and Norm! Cheers!
Enjoy your lunch Valda we are on Happy Hour here Cheers ☕️🇨🇦🍷🇵🇹
You're doing a good job of rebranding Albufeira as a more desirable base for the Algarve. It's reputation for being a party town infested with drunken foreigners kept me far, far away from there last time I visited. I now see that it there is much more to the place than that single aspect. Great video and you're not lying about the blue sky, wow!
I agree with the above. As an expat living in northern Portugal, I have shunned Albufeira for the reasons cited here but generally love Algarve. Have you (Norm and Tina) ever been in Albufeira in-season (when the yobbos flock) and if so, how was that experience?
No we haven’t and wouldn’t want to LOL 😂😂
Thanks Marty 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
You don't want to be in Albufeira in the summer....
Good morning, Tina and Norm. 😊
Beautiful Portugal sunny blue sky and glorious ocean view. You can’t beat that. ☀️
Yes, Portuguese pastries and food are especially delicious in their native land. 😋
I was intending to ask if you were going to the Loulé Carnaval?
Enjoy your weekend and Carnaval Tuesday there.
💃 🕺 🎊 🎈 🎉
🌷Sam
Not sure if we are going to get there Sam the weather forecast is 3 days of rain , the last two days we have lots of rain and big wind 💨 gusts . We hear you have had a nice couple of days Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🌞🇵🇹
@@ThisIsOurRetirement oh no, not rain. 😔
Yes, Willie’s early spring prediction seems to be correct, so far. 😆
Well, I know you’ll find something fun to do if you’re not able to go.
Take care and stay dry. 😆
🌷Sam 🇨🇦 🇵🇹
Hi Norm and Tina: The coffee break was the highlight for me. Beautiful video. Cheers.
Thanks Paul it was delicious have a wonderful weekend enjoy the superbowl we will be in bed sleeping LOL 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
Was nice meeting you. I'm the guy who interrupted your shoot while you were sitting on the new stairs to the beach. Cheers!
Yes we remember you and enjoyed our conversation, we hope you are getting to see lots of the area.
We are just leaving Albufeira after a 1 week stay. Thank you for your videos. My husband and I are almost retired and your videos convinced us to visit on our vacation to explore The Algarve for a place to go in the winter. We did arrive during the very rare tropical storm last week and even though the weather has not been as sunny, we enjoyed exploring Albufeira (our home base), Sagres, Lagos, and Portimao. We kept looking for you at the Albufeira Terrace and on the beach! We were not as fortunate as others from the comments 😂. Just a quick question , why did you choose Albufeira over Lagos and Portimao (both we liked as well)? We look forward every weekend to watching your latest video. Thank you and Happy Valentines Day from another southern Ontario couple!
Sorry we missed you yes the rain ☔️ last week wasn’t fun but it’s the rainy season here , we pick Albufeira as it’s in the middle easy able to go left or right 😂Happy Valentine’s to you both 💕🤗
You have chosen some beautiful vistas to show us! Pastel de nata is a Portuguese delicacy.
Another great video Norm snd Tina. Always a pleasure to hear you.
Thanks as always for sharing. Love those clear blue skies.
Nice to see yous back in Portugal enjoy
I’m so glad you got back on the Portugal travel after the plague. You really seem to have a spring back in your step.
Love the gorgeous scenery guys! many thanks !!!
Our pleasure! glad you enjoyed it have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹🍻
Hi Norm and Tina, thank you for showing us around Albufera. The weather looks so welcoming, enjoy and stay well.,
Brilliant to meet you both today on the ‘Continente Sun Terrace’ in Albufeira😀. Wonderful to share experiences of the area and old times back in the UK. Hopefully see you both again, if not enjoy the remainder of your stay. Lindsay and Sue from Chesterfield, England😀😀. Look forward to your next video😂.
Hi Lindsay, Yes we enjoyed meeting you and Sue and chatting especially on such a nice afternoon, yes hopefully our paths will cross again. 😀😀🇨🇦🇬🇧
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That sunshine looks glorious.
I enjoyed seeing the area. The mall looks lovely and the stairs and beach are amazing. It also looks like a very clean place, and I look forward to seeing more in the coming weeks.
Lovely.❤Enjoy! 🍻🇨🇦-Mike from Ottawa
Thanks Mike we will have a great weekend Cheers ☕️🇨🇦🇵🇹🍻
😍 I loved the video of the area near the stairs/elevator. We were there a year ago and fell in love with that green-tiled building. What a bold pop of color in all the white! So fun to see that area again in your video ♥️
Thanks!
Thanks so much Stephen 🙂
That outdoor terrace is amazing!
It really is gorgeous have a great weekend guys Cheers 🇺🇸🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
Hi Tina and Norm, thanks for this latest video from my fav city. So many things have changed. I was there in 2021 & 2022 loved it. I also remember the old stairs they were not very safe at all, loving the new ones. At times one had to walk down or up because the elevator did not work. The more I see of your videos the more I want to move there for good. Albufeira is so central you can be in Lisboa or Sevilla in under 4 hours. Be safe and keep the videos coming. The renovated Continente mall is beautiful…….🤗🇨🇦
Great video ! We loved that area.
Great video! Glad you're living it up in Portugal!
Thanks! 🙂
My wife and I have a home in Albufeira. Always impressed how the local government invests back in the community. As others have mentioned, there is much, much more to Albufeira than a bar scene. In fact there is essentially something for everyone, whatever your interest. Another huge bonus for us is that virtually any service you need is within walking distance! That is truly a lifestyle changing attribute.
Beautiful view!
It really is Tracy Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
It looks wonderful. Appreciate the good overview. Understand why you go back.
Thanks Ben it’s wonderful have an awesome weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
Thank you so much for another interesting video. It looks so beautiful! I am on my way there tomorrow! Just love you guys!
Our pleasure! have a wonderful time Maureen Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
Great video! We have been going to portugal every year for one month now that we are both retired. Have a good time!
This was really interesting! I really enjoyed it. Nice and relaxing to watch, and your descriptions of the surroundings are great! Love from 🇨🇦.
Awesome, thank you!🙂
Looks like a lovely place to visit. Must go sometime. Especially to escape the Canadian Winters.
Hey Tina and Norm! I am very impressed with the improvements in Albufeira. That terrace in the shopping area was spectacular. It is an amazing place to eat and take everything in. The new walkway/steps down to the strand are lovely, too. You're becoming ever more famous. Well deserved. Keep on sharing your adventures with us. All the best!!! 😊
Thank you so much! yes the improvements are great have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
Love the changes at the Alberifura Mall..Looking forward to seeing it next year.
We are sure you will like it Denis we were very impressed with the changes enjoy your weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
I love Portugal. I really loved the Algarve and we stayed in Albufeira which was a great place to use as home base to explore.
Gorgeous views! Beats 13” of snow that we got overnight here in CO! 🇨🇦🇺🇸😊
Yikes too much snow ⛄️ LOL 🇺🇸🇵🇹🇨🇦☕️
Lovely video.
Now the rain is pouring, but we can enjoy the shopping!
It was a good day in Albufeira today! And we took the same escalator up and down, and did some shopping at the Continente supermarket! Didn't see you there! :)
It’s interesting seeing all the redevelopment since we were there last year. I so miss those Portuguese tarts and fresh orange juice
We loved it there also!
Glad you had a great time 🇨🇦🙂🇵🇹
Happy Saturday Tina and Norm, we shopped there a few times when we were in that area last year, it’s a pretty nice shopping centre but the outdoor parking is a bit tight. There is also a Pingo Doce right across from Continente.
Thanks for sharing your experience, enjoy your stay.
Thanks so much we did show the new Pingo in the video , it’s really changed we think it’s great have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹🍻
@@ThisIsOurRetirement Guess I missed it, I need to watch it again.
Hi Tina & Norm good to see you again and pleased you are having a wonderful time I think it is excellent that they are investing so much money there .
Regards. Christopher Barker 😊🥂
It is great Christopher all the new things they have done which we are now enjoying have a great weekend Cheers 🇬🇧☕️🇨🇦🇵🇹
The Algarve Shopping Centre is a great place to visit also. We are currently staying near the’Strip’ for February
So nice seeing you enjoying your time. It certainly has changed since my first visit in 1987. LOL. The fake wall was a real cliff we had to climb down. There were no escalators or Marina.
My husband and I were there last year, and don't recall those steps going down the cliff. I'll have to go back and look at my videos. Your last shot on the beach looking up is where we stay at Cerro Blanco. Almost two months March and April are 2400 Euro. So affordable for a beautiful spot.
We hope you have a lovely time Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
Ok, wow! I want to come:) thank you
You should! great place to see 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
I would love to see you do a video with some of your subscribers who you meet in Portugal if you have a few minutes !
Hmm all though we are meeting them they might not want to be on camera LOL 😂😂
I like those stairs. They'd be wonderful for High Intensity Interval Training.
Impressive, I could spend all day up there on that dreamy new terrace. X:)
It is a lovely place to relax Cheers ☕️🇵🇹🇨🇦🍷
Hi Tina and Norm. Wow, the views of that beach are amazing. I would kill to be able to walk down a beach that goes on and on. It's (6c) in Montreal. We are gonna drop down to (-15c) in the coming overnights. So brutal Montreal February is not over yet. However, it has been in the dingle positives during the days and we've had the windows pen each day since. Unseasonably warm here as of late. The snow is all mostly melted. I started our building property Spring clean outside yesterday.
The beach is lovely Jeremy we heard Southern Ontario was really warm the last couple of days too have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
I wonder what it took to have the terrace put in. My small town is on the st clair River and there's a strip mall across the street from a board walk. A terrace on top would have a great view of the river n ships going by .
I'll be returning in April... I'll need to work on my timing if I'm to casually run into you while filming!
Thanks for the video. We are in Albufeira now and are wondering where you purchased your senior bus pass?
At the main bus station 🚌great deal it’s for a month 🙂
Hey Tina and Norm - so nice to see you folks enjoying yourself. Can you tell me if any of the restaurants or food places have Gluten Free options as I have Celiac. I would love to be able to dine out but so many places even here in Ontario have very limited Gluten Free options. I think you'll have to start your own tour group! Many thanks! :)
We don’t know Terry they do have Gluten free in the grocery shops Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
@@ThisIsOurRetirement Okay thanks guys. I'll do some research. Cheers from Ontario!
I have been in Albufeira for 10 days now, just love it!! I am staying in a condo which is amazing but expensive. I know you have said that you stay in aparthotels which seem to be much less expensive, but so many to choose from! I am wondering if there are any that you would recommend.
We don’t want to recommend anywhere Maureen , the cost has gone up hugely this year in Aparthotels and we think they are now expensive to stay in , enjoy your stay 🇨🇦🙂🇵🇹
Hard to believe , but it was 13-15 C in Southern Ontario just yesterday 👍
Oh wow! that’s awesome 🌞enjoy while you can Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
Great video as usual. Are public restrooms available? And is there a public shower facility by the beach ?
Yes and yes!
I like this vid. Good insight into Albuferia.. How did you get your senior buss cards.
Go to the main Bus station you show ID card is 5 Euros and month is 12.50 Euros Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
@@ThisIsOurRetirement ...Great thanks.
Thank you for sharing your video on Albufeira. My wife and I are planning a month stay do you have recommendations for accommodations?
We find it difficult to recommend places as we don’t wish to mislead you, but we do hope you have a great trip.
Looking great! Will you be staying in Lagos for a couple weeks after Albufeira?
No plans for Lagos this trip Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹🍻
Can you let us know where you are staying and the cost involved love your vlogs xx
Love your videos guys! Very helpful. Do you rent a car the whole time you’re in PT?
Not this time, just public transit which is awesome 🇵🇹
may I ask who you've previously used for car rentals in Faro? @@ThisIsOurRetirement
Have a sunny VALENTINE...
Thank you Florence, you are so kind 💕🥂
cheers... you too... @@ThisIsOurRetirement
stairs & benches down to the beach looks great but what about people with mobility issues?
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Your pronunciation of Portuguese is getting much better, Norm. Now if you Master the pronunciation of ão, at the end of word you will sound like a local. 😂 Happy Valentine's Day on Wednesday lovely couple. ❤
Thanks Tony we are having a nice time , thanks for the good wishes Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹❤️
I love ya'lls videos. How long are you in Portugal total? And what different places do you stay?
We are here for a couple of months Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹🇺🇸
Would you consider Albufeira similar to the Dominican Republic? Flights from Canada to Faro do seem to have several hours of stopovers.
Toronto to Faro is direct ✈️ with AirTransat no stop overs 🙂
Beautiful without the summer crowds and drunks. Thanks.
Good to see you again 😃
I was wondering how much 2 coffees and 2 pastries cost now?
Have a great stay in Portugal 😍
They are the best Pastel da Nata two coffees all for €5
@@ThisIsOurRetirement Wow! That's awesome 😋
@@ThisIsOurRetirement 1 Pastel is SFr. 2 and one coffee is minimum SFr. 4.50 so totally in Zurich its SFr. 13.--
Really pleased you’re having a good time. We have a holiday home in Guia, just 15 minutes from Albufeira. Where did you get your senior bus pass from and how much did it cost please?
Got the pass from Albufeira bus terminal, was €5 for the card and €12 for the rides for a calendar month €17 total, you need proof of age they asked for a passport.
Thank you so much for your swift reply, it’s worth knowing about the passes. I really enjoy your videos, very informative and interesting. Enjoy the rest of your stay.
Hey what temperature are you to expected around 12th april looking at booking for 2 weeks
Hi Tina and Norm, thank you for sharing what’s new in Albufeira. I’m from Wisconsin and moved to Madeira island 2.5 years ago. And now I’m thinking of moving to The Algarve, to give me more flexibility for traveling. Albefeira has been crossed off my list because of the reputation it has for partiers. As a fellow retiree, that’s not my scene. But you’ve got me rethinking Albefeira. Could you see living there full time?
No Nancy we couldn’t, summertime would be wild and extremely busy, but living outside in the country like Ferreiras or Silves might work for us. Good luck with your move.
Thank you so much! Enjoy the rest of your winter break!
Appears to have safe walkable areas. Doesn’t look too touristy right now either.
Who goes across the pond for Pizza Hut? no way! Give me wood oven pizza.
What would be your recommended apartments/condo facility for a retired couple who want to stay for a month (first time visitors)?
Is there a part of that town that is better to stay in? Or likewise areas that might best be avoided? I am seriously thinking of going there next winter.
It’s a great place but we are not recommending anywhere as everyone has different needs , however near the strip would be noisy 🍷🇨🇦🙂🇵🇹
Can I ask you if Continente provides bags for groceries or should we bring the reusable from Canada ?
They sell plastic bags, we bring reusable ones.
Certainement pas il y a 8 heures. C'était que de la pluie et l'Algarve était en alerte orange.
For those of us who don't do well on stairs or climbing hills, how does one enjoy the old city, or does one stick to the new city?
They have two sets of escalators one going down and the other up 🙂to the old town and beach 🏝️
Hi Tina and Norm.
Lovely video thank you.
Good to see the investment.
How does one obtain the Senior Bus Pass please?
Go to the main Bus station you show ID card is 5 Euros and month is 12.50 Euros Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
@@ThisIsOurRetirement Thank you very much.
400 million euro for those stairs ?! OMG
Hi. Have the prices increased significantly within last 18-24 months? My main concern is the accomodation, even in the off season. I read the war has brought a lot of Russians/Ukrainians into the region, so difficult to find something reasonably priced on the Airbnb even during the winter. What is your experience ?
Hotel prices are more and rising again for next year, we mean the aparthotels that we stay in. Some people we have met said they got Airbnb apartments for €800 per month but we couldn’t find any, the going rate seems to be €1500 to €2000 for a one bedroom. Good luck
How do you avoid looking like American/Canadian tourists while you stay long term in winter
We don’t really it’s so obvious we are not Portuguese , and this year there are a lot of us Canadians 🇨🇦and Americans 🇺🇸 here ! Cheers Barbara ☕️🇵🇹🇨🇦🇺🇸🍷
They need Harves
Have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
Where are the bus passes procured please ?
At the main Bus 🚌 station in Albufeira 🙂
@@ThisIsOurRetirement tks
Regarding Burger King and Taco Bell, I travelled to a few countries in the last year and noticed the spread of US chains like Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell in countries like Albania, Dominican Republic, Croatia, and of course France, Spain. I just wish they would open more Taco Bells and Burger King locations in Toronto. Plus in some countries you get beer with your combo - for the same price as a coke!
You can get Beer 🍺 here at Macdonalds with your Burger Cheers ☕️🇵🇹🇨🇦🍻
Would like to be thought of something other than a resource of capital for the less fortunate, but maybe I am wrong!
Very nice . Too bad the American franchises..show up..have fun
Stairs look beautiful. I think your figures are off. 400 thousand euros. You said 400 million 😅
Take that sun in small doses!!! CHEERS from HERE!
Thanks Darryl Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
Not for me. I like to shop at the farmer's market in Lagos on Wednesday evening abd Saturday morning or the Saturday market in Olhao. Not interested in shopping malls. I hope the traditions can remain.
Beautiful outdoor patio to take away from the disease giving N American junk food options. Type 2 diabetes and obesity welcome to Portugal. Very sad the diet is moving away from Mediterranean fresh vegetables and fish options. Invariably means a person with type 1 diabetes and coeliac ( no tostadas possible!) always has to eat at home or take an insulated picnic hamper. 😢
Hope you are enjoying your stay Jane in Tavira Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹
Visited Albufeira this year. Did not really like it.
Hopefully not so affluent that the average person cant afford. Trying to talk my partner into going so wanting it to remain affordable for us.
So gorgeous. I can imagine it is a huge draw for ex-pats.