Balaia is a small village situated in the Algarve region of Portugal located just between Albufeira and Vilamoura. Here’s a visitor guide to Balaia to help tourists who wish to explore this peaceful village.

1. Accommodation: Balaia has several accommodation options, ranging from luxury resorts to self-catering apartments. One of the popular resort options is the Balaia Golf Village Resort, with its beautiful golf courses, swimming pools, and restaurants. Alternatively, Albufeira and Vilamoura's nearby towns offer many more hotels and apartments.

2. Beaches: One of the reason's tourists head to Balaia is for the quiet and beautiful pristine beaches. Praia da Balaia is a small yet peaceful beach located in a calm cove. Other nearby beaches include Olhos de Água beach, Praia da Falesia, and Santa Eulália Beach.

3. Activities: Balaia is a calm village with not much on the way of activity, but visitors can take a short taxi ride to nearby towns for activities like water sports, golf or Horse riding. A popular option is the Balaia Golf Course, with a 9-hole, Par 3 course, suitable for all levels of golfers.

4. Restaurants and Dining: Balaia has several small restaurants and cafes offering traditional Portuguese dishes, seafood, and international cuisine. But visitors can also head to Albufeira and Vilamoura for an exciting nightlife and wider range of dining options.

5. Special festivals: Although Balaia itself does not have an abundance of festivities, during the summer, visitors can expect to find fairs, festivals, and events in nearby towns like Albufeira, Vilamoura, or even Loulé.

6. Shopping: Balaia has a small gift shop, a mini-market, and souvenirs, but visitors can head to nearby towns like Albufeira or Vilamoura to find a wider selection of shopping options.

7. Transportation: Visitors can take a taxi from Faro airport to reach Balaia or hire a car at the airport to explore the Algarve region by themselves. Buses also go to Balaia, but this would involve a connection at Albufeira or Vilamoura.

Balaia is a beautiful small village with stunning beaches and a calm atmosphere. Though with its proximity to Albufeira and Vilamoura, tourists can have the best of both worlds in terms of sightseeing, entertainment, and dining.