'I went to Portugal's worst holiday resort: it was a holiday hell'

'I went to Portugal's worst holiday resort: it was a holiday hell'

Young Brits looking for an even rowdier experience than Benidorm have fallen in love with the Portuguese resort of Albufeira – but not all locals are happy with the change

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