went to Albufeira early Oct last year, weather was gorgeous, hot and sunny, the evenings you may need a cardi.
We stayed in Old town. Plenty of places to eat in the square, on the seafront and some hidden away in the back streets. A number of bars have singers most nights, some acts seem to do the rounds, so can be found at different venues each night ( same songs though)
The Sol-y-mar and Rocomar are on the seafront, but a bit more costly than some others.Quite a few accommodation are up hill, but you get used to the climb.
I think the Old Town might suit your age group more than the Strip in Montechero, it has more character in the Old town

went to Albufeira early Oct last year, weather was gorgeous, hot and sunny, the evenings you may need a cardi.
We stayed in Old town. Plenty of places to eat in the square, on the seafront and some hidden away in the back streets. A number of bars have singers most nights, some acts seem to do the rounds, so can be found at different venues each night ( same songs though)
The Sol-y-mar and Rocomar are on the seafront, but a bit more costly than some others.Quite a few accommodation are up hill, but you get used to the climb.
I think the Old Town might suit your age group more than the Strip in Montechero, it has more character in the Old town