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Albufeira Tourist Train Blue Line - Old Town to Marina Tour. Is It Worth €6?

Albufeira Tourist Train – Blue Line Route After exploring the Red Line Sunrise Route, we decided to spend another day discovering the Blue Line, the second route operated by the Albufeira Tourist Train run by Turístico. Together, the Red and Blue routes connect ten stops across the town, making this little train one of the simplest ways to explore Albufeira without worrying about parking or navigating the narrow streets of the Old Town. Tickets cost €6 per person for the day, which allows you to hop on and off either route. For visitors wanting an easy overview of the town, it’s excellent value. Our journey on the Blue Line began at Stop 3 in Albufeira Old Town, just a short walk from the beach and the lively historic centre. From there the train wound its way through town toward the marina. Blue Line Stops The Blue Line focuses more on the western side of Albufeira and connects the Old Town with the marina and surrounding areas. Stop 1: Albufeira Marina A colourful and modern marina filled with cafés, restaurants and boat tour operators. Dolphin watching trips, coastal cruises and fishing charters depart from here, including our own boat tour operator - AlgarExperience. Stop 2: Igrega de Sao Sebastino St. Sebastian Church, Parish Church, Shops, Restaurants, Beach. Stop 3: Old Town / Centro Histórico The historic heart of Albufeira with narrow streets, restaurants, Archaeology Museum, Old Town, Old Castle Site, Archeological Deposits. Stop 4: Miradouro Samora Barros Magnificent view over Albufeira inlet and hotels. One of the main streets linking the Old Town with other parts of the city. Our Stop was Albufeira Marina (Packed full of cafes, restaurants and of course hundreds of boats and yachts) Albufeira Marina, one of the most colourful and lively areas of the city. Exploring Albufeira by Tourist Train. The marina is instantly recognizable thanks to its rows of bright pastel buildings that line the harbour. It’s a very different atmosphere compared to the Old Town; modern, open and relaxed. We spent some time wandering along the waterfront, watching boats come and go while browsing the cafés and restaurants overlooking the harbour. Many of the Algarve’s most popular boat tours depart from here, including dolphin watching trips and cruises along the dramatic coastline to the Benagil caves. The marina also offers beautiful views back toward the cliffs surrounding Albufeira. The Return Journey:- After exploring the marina for a while, we returned to the tourist train stop and simply hopped back on the next Blue Line service. Within a short ride we were back in Albufeira Old Town, right where our journey had begun. In total the trip took just over a couple of hours including our stop at the marina with lunch, and it proved to be a relaxed and enjoyable way to see another side of Albufeira. Why the Tourist Train Works Well . . . What we liked most about the tourist train is the flexibility. You can choose either the Red Line or the Blue Line, jump off whenever you want, explore for a while, and then catch the next train back. At €6 per person, it’s also one of the cheapest sightseeing options in the Algarve. For visitors staying in Albufeira without a car, or anyone wanting a relaxed overview of the town, the tourist train is an easy and surprisingly enjoyable way to get around. And yes, it's worth the 6 euros per person. For more details on the Red Line check out myreturnticket.ca.