The Big Guide to Your ALBUFEIRA Stag Weekend

If you're looking for a party destination with guaranteed sun, look no further.

An Albufeira stag weekend is all about good times, good vibes, and good weather.

From mad nights out on the Strip to incredible activities, beach days and a whole lot more, you won't be short of things to do on your big Portuguese celebration.

Scroll on for the complete lowdown on a legendary Albufeira party weekend.

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Is Albufeira Right for Your Group?

Albufeira is ideal for groups looking for a sunny party destination.

Yes, you can have some relaxing 'hangover-conquering' beach time, but the majority of your weekend is going to be fast-paced activities and partying on the Strip.

It's a good option for any budget, with a lot of low-cost as well as luxury options available to you.

The Places in Albufeira You Need to Know About

The Strip

Albufeira Strip is where the party's at. Located on the Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, you won't be short of places to party along the 2km street. The Strip tends to get busy around 10/11 and will carry on partying til late (or should we say 'early').

Old Town

For a more relaxed drinking vibe, head to the Old Town which is located at the far end of the Praia de Albufeira beach. It's a great place to find a bar in amongst the iconic whitewashed buildings.

Quarteira

Quarteira is located 20km away from Albufeira, close to Vilamoura, but boasts some massive clubs and a cracking party scene. Definitely worth a trip if you're going there for a few nights.

Praia da Oura

Praia da Oura is a quieter beach a couple of kilometres to the east of Albufeira. There are a fair few bars in and around the area that are worth checking out.

Top 10 Albufeira Pubs, Bars & Clubs

The Best Time to Go

According to our stats for 2023, 83% of stags heading to Albufeira went there in April, May or June.

These are the best months to go (in our opinion) as the Strip is well and truly up and running and you avoid the price hikes of the summer holidays.

How Long Do People Go For?

The majority of groups (78%) who partied in Albufeira with us last year went there for 3 or 4 nights (4 or 5 days).

If you're going to a sunny destination like Albufeira and sitting on a plane for 3 hours each way, you don't want to be going there for less time than that.

Yes, you can do a European city in 2 or 3 nights, but for a sunny place like Albufeira, you need at least one extra day to relax in the sun.

How Soon Do People Book?

Stags heading to Albufeira tend booked 5 months in advance in 2023, which is one month earlier than most other destinations (to secure the best flights, etc.).

We'd advise booking no later than this as all the best hotels and nights out will be snapped up by other more-organised stag groups.

Where to Stay in Albufeira

We have a cracking range of options for you to choose from - from budget-friendly and luxury hotels to incredible apartments, you'll be able to find the perfect stag stay with ease.

Head to our Albufeira stag hotels and apartments page and get yours sorted ASAP.

Each one comes with great facilities as standard, including:

• Swimming pools
• Sunbeds
• Free WiFi

Plus, a whole lot more.

What to Do in Albufeira

In between those beach days and boozy nights, we have over 30 Albufeira stag do ideas to choose from to help you keep the party in full swing.

C'mon, gents, what's a stag do without a bit of healthy competition?

Albufeira has an advantage over a lot of destinations, too, in that it has a range of coastal activities as well as your classic land-based stag adventures.

Double bubble.

Things to See in Albufeira

The Beaches

There are loads of beaches along the Albufeira coastline that are worth checking out. Check out the best Albufeira beaches below.

Miradouro do Pau da Bandeira

Try saying that after a few beers. Located at the western end of the main beach, there is a cracking viewing platform where you can soak up the sights and get a great squad photo.

Albufeira Old Town

As well as a cool place for drinking, this is a great place to wander around as you recover from the night before. Don't miss out.

The Best Beaches in Albufeira

Praia dos Alemães

This is the main beach close to the centre of Albufeira. There's plenty of space. Plenty of sun beds. Plenty of bars to quench a thirst.

Praia dos Pescadores

A smaller beach close to the centre that has easy access down to the water. Less space to spread out, but still a cracking option.

Playa de Oura

Another quieter beach you might find more families on. However, there are some decent bars nearby which are worth a visit if you're in and around the area.

How to Get to Albufeira...

What Airport to Fly To...

Faro Airport is the closest airport to Albufeira. A lot of UK airports have flights out but be sure to check in advance.

How Long is the Flight from the UK?

Flights from the UK to Faro Airport can vary between 2.5 and 3 hours, but at least you can almost guarantee good weather if you're flying that far south.

Getting from the Airport to Albufeira...

It's 30 miles away and will take around 40 minutes to get to Albufeira (traffic dependent).

There will be plenty of buses and taxis waiting to take you to the city centre, but the easiest and least stressful way by a mile is to let StagWeb sort airport transfers for you.

They'll be ready and waiting for you at the airport and will take you straight to your accommodation.

No faff, no hassle - just tick the box on your Albufeira enquiry and we'll get it added to your weekend.

Tips On Getting Around Albufeira

Walking - The main party hotspots are easy to walk around, plus there's a great beach near the centre (Praia dos Alemães).

Taxis - There will be plenty of taxis dotted about the city - keep your eyes peeled for a green 'Vacant' sign on the top.

Common Albufeira FAQs

Is Albufeira good for a stag do?

100% - Albufeira is properly down to earth.

They won't look down on stags here, in fact, they welcome them.

With cracking activities to take on - from classics to outrageous water-based adventures - plus its incredible party scene, it's got everything needed for a memorable celebration.

Can we go on an Albufeira stag do in April?

Albufeira stag season starts at the beginning of March and runs until late October.

Obviously, March and April are going to be a lot quieter than the peak summer seasons, but it'll be a lot cheaper, and there's still plenty of fun to be had.

When is Albufeira's Strip season?

Albufeira Strip is busiest in the peak summer months.

However, you can still find a party atmosphere from March until October, it just won't be as chaotic as the main party months.