Albufeira....?

can anyone tell me what the difference between 'the strip' and the 'centre of albufeira' are, in the algarve? im interested in going on holiday with my friends in summer, and want to stay at a hotel close to somewhere with some nightclubs and bars. any help very welcome! thanks x

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Both are great, the old town is by far the prettiest with the better beach, the nightlife is great in both, the strip is for the younger ones more than the families.. though don't get me wrong.. the center is just as great.. you will find better food in the old town as well, taxis are dead cheap so you can flit between the two easily.. have a fantastic time.. i used to live there and miss it like mad!! ...how old are you??? (thinking maybe the strip is better for you.. don't go to the janelas de mar though.. nice hotel but its not really staggering distance and the rd is dark and lonely..xxx

Hi I went last year and found that the centre was a 5 min taxi ride from the strip. The strip comes alive at night and also the old town is good too but obviously not as many clubs.

was there last year and stayed just of the strip, check globespan for valmanguide jardin, self catering with a lovely quiet pool. close to everything and you can always get a taxi if not. also day trips to gibralta? fantastic restarants in the old town, if you go try the bank, if not for a meal then a drink! beware lots of beggers tho.....