Albufeira for a fabulous working summer?

only_me · 13-01-2008 9:38pm #1

Hi all, was just wondering is Albufeira any good for going over for the summer and picking up bar work for 19/20 year olds? The parents just got an appt. there so I'm wondering if there would be a good young and lively scene, or is it more for geriatrics??

Anyone been there? Or gone there for the summer? What do other people think?

BuffyBot · 13-01-2008 10:31pm

Moved to Abroad

only_me · 13-01-2008 11:18pm

I don't intend on moving there, I'm only thinking of going for a couple of months, and it will be a holiday. I don't really think moving this post to 'Abroad' is suitable.

"This forum is not for Travel & Holidays

Due to an influx of threads about holidays, I feel I should remind you that this forum is for people who're living abroad or who're going to be moving abroad. The Travel & Holiday forum is for all your questions about your short trip to wherever (that includes J1 info).

Cheers,

Faith."

Faith · 13-01-2008 11:28pm

only_me, I see where you're coming from and I had the same reservations when the thread was moved over. However, I've discussed it with BuffyBot and he rightly pointed out that you're more likely to find useful information about working here, rather than in Travel & Holidays. In T&H, most people will just have visited on a two-week package holiday, whereas here people might know more about finding jobs.

Faith · 13-01-2008 11:31pm

This is what Wikipedia has to say:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albufeira wrote:

The nightlife on "The Strip", located near the Montechoro section of Albufeira, proves especially popular during the summer with all ages but particularly the younger tourists. Going down "The Strip", the most popular bars include Erin's Isle, Linekers, Cafe Del Mar, Mustang, BJ's, Garage, Reno's, La Bamba, and Wild & Co. There is also an extremely popular nightclub - Kiss. Kadoc, located around 7 miles away between Albufeira and Vilamoura near the town of Boliqueme, is another very popular nightclub.

Most places like that will be full of young tourists over the summer, all looking to have a good time. Particularly at night, the town and bars will be full of young people. Older people are likely to shy away from that.

only_me · 14-01-2008 12:35am

Oh fair point!! Thanks very much for the help!!!

:):)

Faith · 14-01-2008 12:39am

Also, I'd say that if you start looking early enough, you should be able to find bar work fairly easily. If your parents just bought an apartment there, surely you'll visit before the summer? Go around to the bars then, when it's quiet, and ask what the situation is.

seodave · 06-04-2008 7:34pm

oldish thread i know but just seen it now. How did you get on with this? My family owns a place over there and I'm doing the whole working holiday thing too. Heading on wed for 9 months and really looking forward to it. Ive been over about 5 times with friends/family and it is a very lively place 100% suited for young people. I'd recommend it. Who can argue with 30 cent bottles of beer...

If any one is heading over there for summer, season etc. by the way and is interested in meeting up with people on the gound get in touch.

Albufeira for a fabulous working summer?

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