Albufeira, the former fishing village and just 25 km away from Almancil has become a lively holiday destination with an new marina, bars, clubs and one of the best restaurants in the country, Dieter Koschina's Vila Joya. Not just fine dining at its best, Albufeira also offers a great selection of beaches including Praia de Balaia, Praia de Castelo, Praia de Falésia, Praia de Galé. And if you get bored lying on the beach visit Paderne with its ruined castles liberated from Moor occupation in 1248 by Dom Paulo Peres Correia.