albufeira

ALBUFEIRA
A coastal dream on the Algarve
Welcome
WELCOME TO
ALBUFEIRA
Bem-vindo in the Algarve is one of Europe’s most
sun-drenched holiday regions, with over one hundred idyllic beaches. One of them, Marinha, was
even voted among the ten most attractive beaches
in the world. However, the Algarve offers you far
more than bathing fun and sunshine: see one of
Europe’s most bizarre rocky coasts, take trips inland,
hike in fascinating mountains and stroll through
whitewashed villages. And a varied children’s programme awaits our young guests every day.
You don’t need to leave the Hapimag Resort to
experience the splendour of Mediterranean flora:
a sweeping garden with diverse Mediterranean
plants invites you to linger a while. Even vines are
part of the landscape. Portugal remains an insider tip
on the European wine map. Try fine Portuguese
wines and enjoy the country’s cuisine at the “Vista
Mar” restaurant or at the “Garden Grill” with a view
of the Atlantic.
We look forward to welcoming you in Albufeira and
hope you have an unforgettable stay.
Resort Manager Philippe H. Weibel and Team
Philippe H. Weibel
Resort Manager
Albufeira
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CONTENTS
Location 5
History 6
Reception 7
Leisure consulting 8
Excursion ideas 9
Sports activities 12
Area map 13 | 16
Resort map 14
Entertainment 17
Holidays with children 18
Treat yourself 21
Indulgence 22
Supermarket 24
The Hapimag range 25
Important telephone numbers 26
Online 27
Location
ALBUFEIRA:
A COASTAL DREAM
ON THE ALGARVE
Albufeira is located in the golden middle
of the Algarve coast, right by the sea.
The Hapimag Resort is situated slightly
above the Atlantic.
The little town of Albufeira is a 45-minute drive away
from Faro international airport. A few kilometres to
the west, the Hapimag Resort nestles harmoniously in
the coastline. You can get to four picturesque bathing
bays direct form the resort; in a few minutes’ walk,
you will also arrive at a six-kilometre-long sandy each.
Albufeira can be conveniently reached by bus or
hire car. The bus station is 150 metres away, and you
can get to the railway station by car in 10 minutes.
Around three-quarters of an hour’s drive away there
are various towns with old town centres, market halls
and picturesque ports.
Hapimag Resort
­ lbufeira is in a ­fabulous
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location: at the heart
of the p
­ rotected coastal
zone with access to
­several secluded bays.
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History
HISTORY AND
CULTURE
The name of your holiday location
reaches far back into history. Today,
­Albufeira is the Algarve’s tourism
capital.
Al-Buhayra – Albufeira. The place name originates
from the Arabian period and means roughly “saltwater lake”. Various signs of the town’s long history,
which reaches back to the Roman era, can still be
seen today – even though the great Lisbon earthquake in 1755 destroyed Albufeira.
Fishing and processing of fish, dried fruit and cork,
as well as trade, were the region’s most important
economic sectors following rebuilding. In the 1970s
Albufeira rose to become the “tourism capital” of
the Algarve and is now a modern, pulsating holiday
location.
“Where the land ends,
the sea begins and you
feel the spirit of faith and
adventure that guided
Portugal’s caravels to new
worlds for the world.”
From: Luís de Camões,
“The Lusiad”
Reception
WE ARE HERE
FOR YOU!
How can we help you?
Our reception staff are happy to help.
Our reception staff welcome you to Albufeira.
­Reception is open all day from Monday to Sunday,
and our staff will be happy to provide information
and answer all your questions. Please drop by, we
are always happy to see you!
Services
–Reservation of excursions, activities, transfers
and wellness treatments
–Street maps on sale
–Loan or hire of items such as bathrobes, sauna
towels, sun loungers
–WLAN throughout the resort
–Loan of tennis racquets and table-tennis bats,
­tennis court booking
–Car rental from April to October
–First ever Hapimag cookbook on sale
Infocenter
–Library
–Internet corner
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Leisure consulting
LEISURE
­CONSULTING
Do you want to bring some variety
to your holiday? Let’s go! The
leisure c­ onsultant can give you tips
for a p
­ erfect holiday.
Do you yearn for a tranquil day, or want to be out
and about and a bit more active, or are you looking
for an adrenaline kick? However you want to spend
your holiday, the leisure consultant is happy to
give you the best tips for excursions and possible
activities. Make your holiday an unforgettable
­experience!
Meet the leisure consultant in the Information
Center opposite reception. It also has a well-stocked
library. The leisure consultant organises talks, film
showings and other events about Portugal too. He
also conducts Portuguese cookery courses, wine
and port wine tastings and offers a weekly excursion.
The leisure consultant’s
holiday tip
In the summer, take the
ferry from Faro to the island
off the coast: four kilometres of exquisite beach
for swimming, looking
for shells, sailing, kayaking
and trying out stand-up
paddling.
HEAD WEST
BY ­WATER
Take a boat trip and discover fascinating
grottoes and caves. Or set off to the last
place before A
­ merica and Europe’s most
south-westerly point.
Boat trips
In the summer season, join fisherman Fernando for a
tour on his traditional Algarve fishing boat and sail
along the Algarve’s spectacular rocky coast. You will
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discover hidden beaches, grottoes and hollowed-
Depending on the season,
try one of the following
excursions:
Albufeira and the Algarve:
–Boat trip in the Ria
­Formosa
–Loulé: market hall and
gypsy market
–Idyllic bays of the west
coast and Cabo de
São Vicente
–Monchique mountains
and Silves
–Algarve mountains with
Tavira
–Lisbon – the white city on
the seven hills
out caves. You can book further excursions on different boats in the nearby Albufeira marina. Angling
and high-sea angling are also part of the range.
Explorer sites on the west coast
The bays and rock formations between Lagos and
Sagres are among the most beautiful and idyllic
in the Algarve. On this excursion you will visit the
explorer city of Lagos, Sagres as the “last place
before America” and Cabo de São Vicente, the continent’s most south-westerly point, with its 70metre-high rocks and one of Europe’s brightest lighthouses.
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Excursion ideas
TOWN, COUNTRY,
PEOPLE
Small, tranquil mountain village –
great city by the sea: Get to know the
contrasts on two excursions.
Over the mountain high roads
This excursion leads you to largely unknown
mountain landscapes – the Serras of the Algarve.
In Cachopo, a typical village on the border of
the Alentejo region, visit a small, carefully curated
regional museum about the work and people’s
everyday lives. Enjoy a typical regional meal here.
In the afternoon, return via the “Serra high road”.
Enjoy wonderful views of the Atlantic and the
coastal landscape during the journey. To round
off the trip, visit the town of Tavira, the “Little
Venice” of the Algarve.
Lisbon
Explore Lisbon, the city of explorers, and spend a
day in one of Europe’s most picturesque capitals. It
is the city of fado and “saudade”, old electric trams
and pretty cafés. Stroll across the lively squares
and through the narrow alleyways of the old town.
Times and prices for all
excursions can be found
in the current weekly
programme. More information is available atreception. You can also
register for all excursions
here.
Excursion ideas
WITH HANDS
AND FEET
Do you want to get moving? Then a hike
and a harvest experience on the orange
plantation are exactly the right thing.
Guided hike
The hike on the Serra uplands lasts approximately
2 to 2.5 hours. After a slight climb you reach the
landmark of the Serra de Caldeirão region, the almost 500-metre-high Rocha da Pena. In this nature
conservation area, you will enjoy a magnificent
view out across the sea. Further hikes are on offer
Sport, Play, Fun
during the winter.
−Football pitch
–Boccia / boules
–Two floodlit tennis courts
–Beach volleyball court
–Early morning and water
aerobics
–Cycle hire
–Nordic walking
–Playground and covered
children’s play area
– Tree house
– Barbecue area for guests
– Multi-function room
Pick oranges
In the Algarve, when spring already begins in
winter, the almond trees and mimosa are blooming
and the rock roses are a delicate pink and white,
the orange harvest also starts. On this harvest excursion you will explore the hinterland with itslittle
villages. On an orange plantation you will be shown
how to pick ripe fruit correctly. Your reward: Take
away as many oranges as you can carry!
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Sports activities
SPORT IS
TOPS
Sailing, bicycle tours, golf, horse riding
or water sports – you can keep fit
and active in and around Albufeira.
Ria Formosa bicycle tour
The tour starts at São Lorenço golf course and
heads off towards the island located off Faro. It then
continues through the dunes and marshland of the
Ria Formosa nature conservation area. Marvel at the
variety of birds and plants. On the return journey,
see the flamingo colony of Quinta do Lago. The tour
is o
­ rganised by Hapimag.
Golf, sailing and horse riding
More than a dozen courses within a radius of 30 kilometres, some of them world famous, are available
to golfers for a great game. Every week you can experience sailing trips on modern boats or on a ship
that is almost 100 years old. Close to the resort there
Good to know
is also a stable, “Quinta de Saudade”, that offers
− Ria Formosa bicycle tour,
including transport to
the nature conservation
area and bicycle helmets.
– Golf: Ask for our golf
pro at reception. He will
be pleased to help you
with choosing a course,
practice sessions and
introductory lessons.
– Register for these activities at reception.
practice sessions and rides out.
Water sports
Stand-up paddling, kayak trips, surfing, waterskiing,
diving: learn these water sports on one of several
coastal stretches and in the Ria Formosa water conservation area. Diving can be booked directly at
the resort in partnership with a diving school. Surfing on the west coast is also offered in winter.
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HAPIMAG
RESORT
ALBUFEIRA
Resort entrance
To the beach
Cash dispenser
Underground parking
Parking
Refuse containers
Glass, paper
Plastic bottles
Boccia / boules
Sunbathing lawn
Swimming pool
“Garden Grill” restaurant
Playground
Volleyball
Tennis
Main building/Basement
Football pitch
Indoor
pool
“Tinho” children’s club with tree house
Sauna,
massage, hairdresser
Theatre
Viewpoint (roof, building 2)
Massage, physiotherapy,
acupuncture, Block 4,
­Apartment 101
Vila Coelha Beach
Washing
machines, dryers
Bus stop (H)
Multi-function
room
Main building
“Vista
Mar” restaurant and bar
Supermarket
Information
Center & Library
Reception
Leisure
consultant
Car
hire
Internet
ALBUFEIRA
Hapimag Albufeira
Vila Coelha car park
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Praia do Hapimag
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Praia do Castelo
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Praia do Evaristo
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Praia Manuel Lourenço
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Praia da Galé
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Praia da Coelho
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Praia de São Rafael
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Coast road to Albufeira
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Coast road to Galé
“Vila Joya” restaurant
Apolónia supermarket
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(2 stars in the Michelin Guide)
Pay-Shop (motorway charge)
Oceano supermarket
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EVA bus stop
Filling station
Post office – Guia
Pharmacist – Guia
Cash dispensers – Guia
Albufeira yacht harbour
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Entertainment
CLEAR THE
STAGE, IT’S
SHOWTIME
Comedy or dance shows:
The Active Team is passionate about
­entertainment.
The Hapimag Active Team know how to take care of
variety, both day and night. Rehearsing their own
evening shows and programmes, they slip into the
roles of comedians, dances or actors. The Active
Team are particularly proud of the big puppet theatre, which captivates guests young and old.
You are warmly invited to our outdoor theatre. If the
weather is bad, reception will be turned into a cosy
cabaret theatre.
What’s more: even in winter, many sports and exercise activities, entertainment and evening events
await you. Play, sport and excitement – for our
guests, the whole year is showtime!
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Holidays with children
YOUR CHILDREN
AND TINHO – THE
PERFECT TEAM
In “Tinho’s Caravela” mascot Tinho
awaits your children with a varied
­programme.
Tinho is a young pirate, an explorer, and he lives in
the “Caravela” Mini and Maxi Club. He is equipped
with a telescope and compass. With Tinho, your
children learn all about the adventures of sailors and
explorers. And what happens when Tinho spots an
object he’s looking for? His wild hair stands on end!
Visit him and see what he spots!
Holidays with children
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ADVENTURELAND
At the children’s club, on the playground
and on family excursions – young guests
have a great time in ­Albufeira!
A tree house is every child’s dream. So – get
climbing up to the “Trinidad”, our tree house built
directly in a mulberry tree. There is also plenty
of space for playing on the ground: the resort offers
Please see the current
weekly programme for
times. More information
is available at reception.
young guests a p
­ layground, a generously sized children’s paddling pool and, of course, the outdoor
children’s club, with a recreational surface and a pergola. We ­rehearse together for the little artistes to
proudly perform to their parents afterwards.
For family excursions there are theme parks and
water parks such as “Zoomarine” (6 km), ­“Atlantic
Park” (30 km) and “Slide & Splash” (25 km) or even
the riding stables (6 km).
Our childcare facilities are available from April
to October up to six days a week, catering for four
­different age groups.
Plenty of entertainment
−M
ini Club (4 to 6 years)
− Maxi
Club (7 to 10 years)
and Cool Club (11 to
15 years)
−Y
outh Crew 16+
−C
hildren’s pool, playground
−B
ig tree house
−B
illiards, table tennis and
table football
– Theme days on the four
elements earth, water, wind
and fire
−S
hows for children and
young people
− Tournaments
− Theatre, variety, children’s
disco
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Holidays with children
SAILBOAT
AHOY!
Set sail on a family excursion and enjoy
a trip on the historic ship “Gageiro” or a
sunset cruise on the “Sun Odyssey”.
Sail along Europe’s most beautiful and sunniest
coast on this historical boat, which was built in 1926.
You will sail from Portimão towards Armação de Pera
or Lagos and pass the big smuggler’s grotto and
other bizarre rock formations, as well as a big rock
labyrinth that changes colours as the sunbeams
play on it.
The modern, fast “Sun Odyssey” takes you west
­towards Cabo São Vicente. The sun slowly sets into
the sea in front of you and conjures up bizarre
cloud and wave configurations before your eyes.
An unforgettable sailing trip!
Ideas for activities
− Leisure parks
− Riding school
− Bicycle tours
− High rope course
− Diving centre
− “O Cavalo Marinho”
diving school
Treat yourself
A LITTLE TIME
FOR MYSELF
Cheers! Treat your body to a holiday too
and let us pamper you.
Do something for your health, enhance your wellbeing and vitality, release blocked energy or
More information is
available at reception.
activate your self-healing forces. The “physio and
well-being centre” at Hapimag Resort Albufeira
offers a large selection of treatments by experienced
masseurs – who have training in Chinese medicine
too. In summer, a special wellness experience also
awaits you: the sea view massage in the open air
with a view of the ocean. More information is available at reception.
Choose from:
–Vitalogy (relaxation for musculature, spinal
column and nervous system)
–Reiki
–Various massages such as relaxation massage
(partial or full-body, also with hot stones
and aroma oils), sea view massage in the outdoor
tent, sports, back and localised massage
–New energy work
–Acupuncture
–Physiotherapy
–Mesotherapy and aesthetic mesotherapy
–Lymphatic drainage and pressotherapy
–Oxygen therapy
–Lipolysis
–Pilates
Lovely and relaxing
− Indoor and outdoor
swimming pools
− Hairdresser, manicure
and pedicure
− Small Finnish sauna
(on request, we will
put on the sauna at
any time for you, key
and towels are available
from reception)
− Sunbathing lawns and
parasols
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Indulgence
CORK AND
­CUISINE
Discover Portuguese delicacies in the
market halls or find out, on location, how
cork is processed.
Loulé: Market hall and gypsy market
An excursion to Loulé is on offer on many Saturdays.
The old Arabian town showcases genuine Portuguese everyday life. Visit the gypsy market and one
of the Algarve’s most attractive market halls. The
market hall is packed with lively rural crafts. Vegetables and fish are on sale, ham from black pigs is
sampled, there is gossip and shop talk and the bica
is “diluted” with a pomace brandy.
São Brás: History of cork and “porco preto”
This excursion leads to the eastern part of the Algarve. In São Brás de Alportel you will visit the
museum that highlights the region’s cork history.
The excursion continues into the mountains, which
abound in cork oak forests. We visit a farmer who
still cuts cork himself and keeps the famous black
pigs (“porco preto”) and have a hearty snack. After
the black pigs we continue to a change of scene –
two small, whitewashed villages.
Times and prices for
all excursions are available in the current
weekly programme.
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available at reception.
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Supermarket
SHOPPING
WITH TASTE
In the supermarket you will find every­
thing for your daily needs, P
­ ortuguese
specialities and souvenirs. For example,
the Hapimag cookbook, containing
many recipes from Portugal’s cuisine.
More than a thousand products await you in the
“a Mercearia” shop next to the main entrance. These
include many typical regional specialities such as
Portuguese cheese, sausage and ham, wines and exclusive products such as old port wines, “Flor de
Sal” and olive oils. Maps, books, beach accessories
and hygiene products complete the range.
You can also obtain the first Hapimag “cookbook
and reading book” in the store and at reception.
In it you will find 50 typically Portuguese recipes
from the resort, written up by our leisure consultant
and enhanced with many photos, anecdotes
and i­nformation. Take Portuguese delicacies home
with you!
Seven days a week,
from 8 a.m., get your
freshly baked rolls at
the supermarket for an
excellent start to the
day.
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IMPORTANT
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
When making a phone call, please dial
a zero (0) before the number. For mobile
calls, please dial the country code +351
and then the required telephone number.
Hapimag Albufeira289 540 500
SOS112
Albufeira police
289 590 790
Albufeira fire station
289 586 333
General practitioner
Dr. van Dijk
969 072 006
Faro hospital
289 891 100
Hospital
Particular Alvor (private)
707 282 828
Hospital
Lusiadas Albufeira (private) 800 201 000
Internal telephone numbers
(no dialling code):
Reception500
Restaurant552
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Hapimag Resort Albufeira
Rua da Torre Velha | Praia do Castelo | Apartado 2341 | 8200-918 Albufeira | Portugal
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