Vilamoura

Vilamoura is the area that is synonymous with the Algarve. It has grown in the last thirty years to become a very popular tourist destination attracting visitors from worldwide. The area boasts some of the finest golf courses in Europe and many other sports including tennis, clay shooting, lawn bowling and horse riding as well as a fine international marina with a host of water sport and associated activities.
Both to the East and west there are glorious beaches and the Atlantic Ocean provides some great sailing all year round and Vilamoura hosts several international sailing regattas.
Close to the marina is situated the museum of Cerro da Vila which shows a snapshot of the area in Roman times when it was an important location, producing a fish paste known as "Garum"
To the west of the marina is an area called the "Parque Ambient" a natural flat grassland that is abundant with birds and butterflies, it represents about 12% of the total area of Vilamoura, this park extends to the sand dunes and cliffs that protect Falesia Beach and provide some great walking trails just a few minutes from the bustle of the busy marina. The golden beaches stretch along the coast, sun beds & umbrellas are available at a reasonable cost along with cafe and wc facilities.

Vilamoura has much to offer, both to those who visit and those who choose to make it home but the marina is the hub of the resort and comes alive in the evening, all around the perimeter are situated bars and restaurants serving food of every description including traditional Portuguese, English, Italian, Thai, Indian and Chinese.

The magic of Vilamoura is undeniable and more than a few people who have stopped over for a few days while sailing to The Mediterranean have returned to set up home in this most charismatic town.

Neighboring Vilamoura to the east is the once upon a time small fishing village of Quateira that has since the 1960,s blossomed into a thriving resort that still retains the charm of its market town origin with fish, fruit and vegetables traded from stalls in street.
To the north is the commercial and administrative town of Loule and for those who need retail therapy "Algarve Shopping", a large retail shopping mall is situated about a 15 minute drive to the west at Guia, a free bus service is also provided for would be customers