Which airport is closest to Albufeira?

Being one of three main airports in Portugal, alongside Lisbon and Porto, Faro airport serves the Algarve region. Faro airport is a popular choice for those who want to enjoy a holiday in Albufeira. So the closest airport to Albufeira is Faro. In around 35 minutes you can get from Albufeira to Faro airport and vice-versa as it is only 45 kilometres from the resort of Albufeira.

Things to see and do in Faro

Whether you are in Faro for a day or just a few hours before a flight, there is a lot to enjoy in this pretty Portuguese town. A coastal town which is also the capital of the Algarve, you can take a cruise along the Ria Formosa to see the nature reserve which protects a lagoon that runs along the coastline for 60 kilometres. Birdlife here includes flamingoes, razorbills, storks, ospreys, shanks, stilts and razorbills. Hop on board an old-fashioned tuna-fishing barge to see if you can spot some fishing done according to tradition with waterdogs used to help fishermen make their catch of the day.

Built in the 18th century, the Igreja do Carmo blends baroque architecture with gilded woodwork, stained glass and traditional Portuguese tiles, or azulejos, inside. The Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) dates back to 1816 and showcases the bones of more than 1,200 monks.

The second oldest museum in the Algarve, the Faro Municipal Museum has several exhibits dating back to the Roman period as well as religious works from dissolved monasteries and churches in the Algarve region.

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