April visit

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   Hi All
Not sure which category to post in, or whether to post in several different ones!

We have visited Albufeira many times, but always in the summer. We are now planning to come first week in April, so just wanted to know what to expect in a few ways :-
Weather - Who can predict, but are we likely to at least get some warm sunshine?
Public Transport - Will the Giro and Taxis be running consistently?
Restaurants - Will it be difficult to find restaurants open? I guess it's been a tough time
Walking - It probably won't be beach weather, but does anyone know of any good resources for walking/hiking? Like OS maps in the UK perhaps?
Like I said, apologies for covering so much. I really would appreciate any info and advice you can offer?

Tony

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Tony1965 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23/February/2022 Location: Ipswich, UK Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tony1965 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: April visit Posted: 23/February/2022 at 14:16
	Hi All Not sure which category to post in, or whether to post in several different ones! We have visited Albufeira many times, but always in the summer. We are now planning to come first week in April, so just wanted to know what to expect in a few ways :- Weather - Who can predict, but are we likely to at least get some warm sunshine? Public Transport - Will the Giro and Taxis be running consistently? Restaurants - Will it be difficult to find restaurants open? I guess it's been a tough time Walking - It probably won't be beach weather, but does anyone know of any good resources for walking/hiking? Like OS maps in the UK perhaps? Like I said, apologies for covering so much. I really would appreciate any info and advice you can offer? Tony

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peteknopp Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Top Contributors Joined: 20/December/2006 Status: Offline Points: 3432	Post Options Post Reply Quote peteknopp Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: 23/February/2022 at 15:11
	Weather todat 21-22c and far hotter in full sun and it's onwards up upwards, so April normally very warm but is known as month of a 1000 showers but if it rains likely just short showers. Still chilly of a night and in the shade sometimes in the day All public transport running - some bus routes have been curtailed with covid but plenty running and dont forget Uber for getting around Been tough but reckon everywhere open by then. Even now the town is coming to life ready for the season. Plenty sunbathing on beaches when weather as good as it has been the last 10 days or so. As for walks other than beach, there is a nature reserve just west of Albufeira at salgados but pretty much anywhere away from all the concrete is good for a ramble.


cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 26928	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: 24/February/2022 at 08:32
	"Public Transport - Will the Giro and Taxis be running consistently?" The GIRO buses have maintaned the full service throughout the 'crisis' and continue to run normally. Buses to other towns remain reduced especially at weekends.
	Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve

Tony1965 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23/February/2022 Location: Ipswich, UK Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tony1965 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25/February/2022 at 13:32
	Thanks peteknopp and cubsur - Much appreciated!

Bunnyrunner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Regular Joined: 19/May/2021 Status: Offline Points: 157	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bunnyrunner Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 02/March/2022 at 20:37
	There's a great book of Central Algarve walks you can get at the tourist office just before you enter the tunnel at the tunnel/Peneco beach. It costs a whole 7€. You can also walk tbe coastal cliff path, say from the Marina, up the São Rafael Road, then you can go as far as your legs can take you, to Galé stop for lunch and walk or uber backs depending on how your legs feel. If you need any more info give me a shout.

Tony1965 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23/February/2022 Location: Ipswich, UK Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tony1965 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14/March/2022 at 16:55
	Thanks for this. The book sounds promising, as does the coastal path.