Albufeira attractions

At the western end of Praia do Peneco is Gruta do Xorino, a small cave with a big history. The cave is said to have been used as a hiding place by the Moors during the Christian conquest of Albufeira in the 13th century. While there’s no signage at the cave, it’s an interesting addition to a visit to Albufeira’s most popular beach.

Housed in the 18th-century Chapel of San Sebastian (Capela de São Sebastião), the Museum of Sacred Art (Museu de Arte Sacra) is one of Albufeira’s cultural highlights. It’s the perfect place to escape the scorching midday sun and admire biblical paintings, extravagant altars, and intricate carvings of Jesus Christ.