Comparison
Albufeira or Malta (St Julian’s)? Which to choose for a group trip
Albufeira or Malta (St Julian’s): budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Albufeira | Malta (St Julian’s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 🇲🇹 Malta |
| Budget | €€€budget.2 | €€€budget.2 |
| Best time | May–Sep | May–Oct |
| Vibe | RelaxNightlifeAdventure | NightlifeRelax |
Which one?
- Pick Albufeira if your group is after adventure. The best time to go is May–Sep.
- Pick Malta (St Julian’s) if your group is after nightlife and relaxing. The best time to go is May–Oct.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Albufeira
Portugal
Beaches below Algarve cliffs, villas with pools to share among many and the Strip for the evenings. For groups who prefer kayaking into sea caves and seafood dinners to dancing until dawn.
- Best time
- May–Sep
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
RelaxNightlifeAdventureFrom the guide Bachelor and bachelorette parties: 6 destinations to celebrate as a group
Malta (St Julian’s)
Malta
Paceville packs the island’s nightlife into a few streets; by day there are coves, boat trips to Comino and Valletta. English is spoken everywhere and sunshine is almost guaranteed.
- Best time
- May–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
NightlifeRelaxFrom the guide Bachelor and bachelorette parties: 6 destinations to celebrate as a group
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.