With a hotel name like Sol e Mar Hotel Albufeira, it is not surprising to find yourself right on the beach when checked into this hotel. This grand building is carved into the cliff overlooking the centre of Albufeira beach offering commanding views of the lively, sweeping coast. Elevators take you right onto the beach or straight into a bustling pedestrian area smattered with shops, restaurants and coffee shops. When the Sol is not around, enjoy folk music, cabaret and the friendly Rainbow Bar.