The Arabic name for the area was al-buhere, which translates to “castle over the sea”. Albufeira used to be a fishing village which is now a tourist resort. There are many hotels and restaurants in the city center. You can experience a lot here. There are many entertainment options for family. Here you can explore the impressive landscape of the Algarve. In the summer it is crowded with tourists. You can walk around the beach for a long time.