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Albufeira, Portugal

Located in the south of Portugal, in the centre of the Algarve, Albufeira enjoys Mediterranean climate with pleasant air and water temperatures all year round. With its miles of golden sandy beaches it is an environment designed for the most diverse sports activities with a fascinating historical and cultural heritage. A cosmopolitan area marked by white houses in the historical town centre, where the blue ocean combines with the blue sky, and where the sun shines over three hundred days a year.

Connected by highways to the main areas of the country, Albufeira has a modern transport system, allowing fast connection throughout the region, and only 42 km away from Faro international airport.

Official language

Portuguese

Time                          

GMT

Currency

Euro. You can change your money at any bank and at the hotel reception desks. International credit cards are accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants

Electricity

220 volts (plugs used are two round pins)

Water

Tap water is completely safe for drink

Opening Hours

The shops in Albufeira open between 9:00 and 19:00. Some close for lunch from 13:00 to 15:00. Large shopping centres and department stores, however, do not generally close at lunchtime. Some shops and all the shopping centres and department stores open on Saturday afternoon, whilst all shops are closed on Sundays, except for certain special periods throughout the year when the shops have permission to open. Most of the banks open at 8:00 and close at 15:00. However, there is an extensive network of cash dispensers.

Portugal

Algarve

Albufeira

Aldeia das Açoteias

Airport

Faro Airport is the nearest to Albufeira (42 km). Faro International Airport will be the official airport for the competition. Please kindly book your travels accordingly. The Loc will ensure the transfer between this Airport and Albufeira.

Transfer time takes about between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions.

If you chose the Lisbon Airport (250km) or Seville/ESP (240 km) the transfer can be done by bus, but at the participant club costs. Please kindly contact the LOC for these special arrangements.

For the route connection you can visit: ViaMichelin