Albufeira amongst best holiday destinations in the world

25/7/2009

Tourists have elected Albufeira as the third best holiday destination in the world, according to travel experts Trip Advisor, an Internet site with more than 10 million members and which has 32 million visits per month.

The website, which is based in the USA and, as well as contributors, is made up of 14 leading tour operators, publishes opinions and advice from tourists on hotels, restaurants, and destinations that they visit.

The "beauty and diversity of its beaches" as well as its "exciting nightlife" are what made Albufeira stand out to Trip Advisor's members, who described it as a "modern city resort". Its cultural heritage was also highlighted, with one visitor writing "it is easy to imagine Albufeira in the eighth century when the moors decided to call the city the Castle on the Sea".

Ranking first amongst beach destinations were the Canary Islands, followed by Amalfi, Italy. And by ranking third, Albufeira beat off competition from destinations such as Corfu (Greece), the French Riviera and the Island of Cyprus.

Albufeira Mayor Desidério Silva acknowledged his satisfaction at the International recognition. He said "It is an improtant international acknowledgment. It is an important destination based on the opinions and comments of the people who visit us.

This demonstrates that the investment that was been made in infrastructures and entertainment is being paid back".

Source The Portugal News