Every year the star puts a full morning aside for his loyal fans, where they can sing and chat and take a photo with him.
This year the event was also attended by Albufeira Mayor, José Carlos Rolo, who in conversation with the Living Doll hit-maker highlighted the singer’s importance in helping to put Albufeira on the international map.
Sir Cliff Richard has called Albufeira his second home for over 40 years, after first holidaying there in 1961.
A statement from Albufeira council stressed “he can often be heard complimenting Albufeira for having ‘some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, lovely people and a splendid gastronomy’”.
In return, in 2003, Albufeira Town Hall decided to honour Sir Cliff Richard by naming a city street after the British singer, who also became the first personality to receive the Key of the City in 2014.
For over five decades, Cliff Richard has enjoyed success as a singer, musician, performer, actor and philanthropist, and is now acknowledged worldwide as a true musical icon.
Throughout his career, Sir Cliff Richard has sold over 250 million albums and is still one of the most recognised and esteemed British artists worldwide.
He was the first rock artist to be decorated by Queen Elizabeth in October 1995, ahead of names like Paul McCartney (1997), Elton John (1998), Mick Jagger (2003) and Tom Jones (2006).
Sir Cliff also realised in Albufeira his dream of planting a vineyard, on his estate at Quinta do Moinho. This is where the Vida Nova wines are produced, the production of which have his own personal involvement.
Many of the singalong guests were also signed up for a customary Cliff Richard cruise on a catamaran, which departed from Albufeira Marina on Saturday and traditionally follows the annual get-together.