Your stay — CS Palm Village
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Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Vila Joya — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 420 m · ~5 min walk
Apolonia — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Good to know — Albufeira
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Albufeira112 is the single European emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire services. For non-urgent local police (PSP) in Albufeira, call +351 289 590 600. Tourist police available at Albufeira police station.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Albufeira, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at CS Palm Village
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 420 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Apolonia — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Albufeira bus terminal → Ponta Grande Resort stop (near entrance)
💡 Route 9 goes directly past the resort. Pay with cash to the driver (exact change preferred) or use the Vamus card from the terminal. Last bus leaves Albufeira around 19:30—don't rely on it for dinner returns.
Faro Airport (FAO) → Ponta Grande Resort, Albufeira
💡 Agree on a fixed price before getting in. Pre-book via apps like Uber or TaxiFaro for reliability; official ranks at the airport charge slightly more.
Faro Airport (FAO) → Albufeira bus terminal (then local bus to resort)
💡 Take the 56 or 58 line to Albufeira centre, then switch to Algarve's Vamus local bus (route 9) for Ponta Grande. Buy a 24-hour ticket for €4.50 to cover both legs.
Albufeira town centre → Ponta Grande Resort
💡 Uber and Bolt work reliably in Albufeira but cars are scarce after midnight. Download both apps—prices vary; Bolt is often €1–2 cheaper for short hops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at CS Palm Village?
Check-in at CS Palm Village is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Albufeira
💡 Go early morning to see the fish auction on the sand. Avoid midday crowds by walking west towards Praia do Peneco.
💡 Free entry on Sunday mornings (10-12). Otherwise, it's €2 – still worth it. Ask at the desk for a free guide sheet in English. Closes for lunch 13:00–14:00.
💡 Wander up Rua 5 de Outubro for quieter alleys and a bakery selling pastéis de nata for under €1.50. Best at dusk when the crowds thin.
💡 Entrance on Avenida dos Descobrimentos. Bring your own food—the small café is overpriced. Free parking spot nearby for those driving.
💡 Walk here from the old town via the coastal path (20 mins). The real reward is the view from the bench outside—sunset is superb.