Connection Bar

Gay bar · Albufeira The Strip

The gay heart of the Algarve since 2016: Connection Bar on the first floor of the Vilanova Resort is the meeting point where locals and holidaymakers drink caipirinhas together and dance later on.

• ★ 4.2 on Google (187)
• Since 2016
• View of the Strip
• Themed parties

Address

Avenida Sá Carneiro, Lote 1B, 1st floor, Edifício Vilanova Resort
8200-340 Albufeira

Opening hours

evenings until after midnight
varies by season

Crowd

mostly men, mixed queer, locals and holidaymakers

Getting there

on the Strip in Areias de São João, around 3 km east of the old town

What makes Connection Bar stand out

Connection Bar is on the first floor of the Vilanova Resort right above the Strip and has been the scene’s most important meeting point in the Algarve since 2016. From the terrace you have a good view of the bustle on the street.

Early in the evening people chat, later there are DJ sets with pop and dance, happy hour and regular themed parties. Reviews especially praise the warm team, the cocktails and the cheap drinks.

Atmosphere and crowd

Locals and holidaymakers mix, solo travellers quickly find company, and friends and straights are welcome too. The bar is small and the dance floor correspondingly modest.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut, Google reviews (4.2 stars, 187 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.