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Albufeira

andrew_glasgow

2008-01-07 03:34:18

Finally decided after lots of deliberation to book up flights for myself and my girlfriend to go to the Algarve on 26th August till the 9th September. I know it's ages away but I'm really looking forward to it. Flights were only £135 for the two of us return from Glasgow

Struggling to find affordable accommodation however, ideally want to be close to the beach, and within walking distance of the strip (5 or 10 mins).

Can't find much about self-catering privately owned apartments, can anyone point me in the right direction? Looking to secure something for around the £450 mark for 2 weeks, is this very ambitious? Can get hotels for around about this price but really would prefer to have more of a choice.

I have been using ownersdirect and holidaylettings but not found much.

Thanks very much

Andrew

Algarveaddick

2008-01-07 11:11:09

Re: Albufeira

Hi Andrew,

August is high season, and when all the Portuguese take their holidays, you will be looking at more like £450 a week I am afraid. The September week might be a bit cheaper. I suggest you book something straight away.

Perry

doe

2008-01-07 11:35:16

Re: Albufeira

Have you tried any of the following

http://www.freedomdirect.co.uk

http://www.findmeaccom.com

http://www.hotelopia.co.uk

http://www.travelrepublic.co.uk

http://www.wsh.com

I used the last one for my self catering accommodation in Lagos last year and they were fine to book with (ie when I got there the apartments were expecting us and they had us down for a pool view which I had paid extra for). But they were not the cheapest so try some of the others as well.

Good Luck, but am not confident that you will get two weeks for 450 as Perry says its peak season. Let us know how you get on.

Doe

cubsur

2008-01-07 11:36:05

Re: Albufeira

I don't know about privately owned apartments but you might take a look at some of the well-known self-catering apartment complexes.

Brisa Sol is about 10 minutes walk from both strip and beach (old town beaches) - large apartments recently refurbished with two large supermarkets within 100 yards.

Albufeira Jardim is nearer the old town beaches but a bus or taxi ride from the Strip. A bit more basic but you pays your money...

People I know have stayed in both during 2007, no real bad comments.

You must book early as that last week of August (just before schools go back) is one of the busiese all year down here.

There are many others in which I am sure members have stayed and can recommend.

diydaz

2008-01-07 18:14:40

Re: Albufeira

If you want to be near the strip and the beach, the Santa Eulalia Beach Club Hotel is £461 if you book through Travelrepublic and use the 'getsomesun' code.

andrew_glasgow

2008-01-09 11:40:29

Re: Albufeira

Thanks for all your help and suggestions. I ended up booking the Auramar for £547 for us B+B for the 2 weeks. Some bad reviews, some great reviews, most bad commenting on lack of choice for All Inclusive food, lack of entertainment and poor decor, but for location and views, price also, this seemed great!

Can't wait to go now

bluboy

2008-01-13 19:13:41

Re: Albufeira

Hi
The Auramar is fine providing you accept it for what it is,a 3 star hotel.Rooms are ok,all the things you would want to eat for breakfast are available,and then some,and location and views are excellent.
Have a great holiday

Bluboy

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