We stayed in this beautiful marina apartment for a month and our friends visited for a week. We didn't need to rent a car as the street side location offered taxi service, buses (local and hop on hop off), and a train trolly. Transfer services (that were booked online) transported us from and to the Faro Airport. We also used a transfer service to plan our own 1/2 day trip to Porches to visit the pottery factory. The Old Town section of Albufeira is a 20 minute walk uphill from the marina as is Fishermans Beach which offers an elevator down to the beach.
Eating was never a problem! There are so many restaurants, both at the marina and in Old Town, all within walking distance. One of our favorites was the Italian restaurant, a short walk up the hill toward Old Town.
The apartment was extremely clean. Housekeeping came in once a week to change the bed linens, towels (bring your own beach towel), and clean surfaces. The beds were firm and comfortable. The balcony was one of my favorite places to sit to watch the people and tour boats come and go.
Communication with the owner, Dr X, and Carlos, property manager, was excellent. We definitely hope to return one day. Loved this vacation!!