Elevador do Peneco
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This little spot is busy - I was here many years ago and the lift wasn’t working. I go back this year and the lift still is not working I think it’s for show, now it is an Albufeira statue or ornament at its finest. You have to take the many stairs if you want to go up and down for a view point or walk uphill. When you get to the top it’s worth it. Nice views all around too, seats that you can rest at when you walk up the 500 steps 🤣 there is nice cocktail restaurants around which is probably needed after you walk the muscles off yourself going up. Sunset views are lovely 🥰
M LM L
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Convenient stair and elevator wining over the beach and city levels. The elevator was built under the Polis Program, a government urban initiative to enhance city-river/ocean relation. Although well maintained and functional, the massive volume of the lift, which its brutalist configuration doesn't mitigate, is very imposing in the landscape, even against the big cliffs of the Albufeira's coast. The upper deck works as a viewing point over the beach and the bay, but it lacks sitting space and wider areas to fully function as a belvedere. It is, though, becoming a place for lovers to "lock their promises of love" in the handrails, similar to what happens in bridges in other locations.
João XavierJoão Xavier
10
A nice place to visit, be aware it can be difficult to find parking. Would recommend that you use the Car Parks just before you go into the town. It's a short walk but a least you are driving down very small and narrow roads. This place has some great views of the beach and also has a lift to the beach, for those people unable to walk down all the stairs. A few restaurants with some great views as well.
Paul GrayPaul Gray
10
It's an elevator to a platform with a great view over the beach. You don't need to use the elevator, you can also choose the way besides. On this area are a lot of cats (don't worry they are cared for / but they are a little bit shy). You will find also great colorfully painted junction boxes when you go somewhat further - go to the next platform which it's also called cat park :)
Numb3rsNumb3rs
10
Like so many things in Portugal this elevator was out of order early January 2025 so it was climbing the stairs from the beach to the top. Once on the top you have a good look at the beach below and you can see a string of love locks attached to steel wires. Before you go up you could follow a short path along the rocks to be closer to the waves.
Seimen BurumSeimen Burum
00
What a view! This is an unique building, an gem worth seeing (and using)! It's not only an observation point but a functional elevator that gets you directly to the beach. So convenient and so well designed. It was one of the best things I've seen in Albufeira. If you are in the Old Town, you have to come here to enjoy some great views!
Tomasz SchwiertzTomasz Schwiertz
10
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Esplanada Dr. Frutuoso da Silva 5, 8200-123 Albufeira, Portugal
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attractions: Albufeira Old Town, Miradouro do Pau da Bandeira, AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea, Praia dos Pescadores, Praia do Túnel, Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach, Baleeira Beach, Musée municipal d’archéologie, Albufeira Tunnel, Church of Santana, restaurants: Casa da Fonte, Restaurante O Catraio, Alfredo, Cabana Fresca, Restaurante Mi Sombrero, Casa del Mar, O Veleiro, La Terrazza del Mare, Taberna Vicentina, Prazeres

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