Overview: Vilamoura, an ambitious purpose-built resort on the central
Algarve coast, is one of Europe's largest privately developed
tourist havens, offering holidaymakers every form of sport,
entertainment and amenity imaginable. The resort is built around a
magnificent 1000-berth marina, alongside which are preserved Roman
ruins that were unearthed during construction back in the 1960s.
The southern border is host to a long, sandy beach, which is lined
with quality hotels, self-catering apartments, numerous restaurants
and shops, and a host of leisure facilities including a casino.
Further inland villas nestle in lush gardens between the golf
courses. Vilamoura, which means 'Village of the Moors', is designed
for pure pleasure for everyone, of any age or orientation. Nature
has enhanced the resort with a temperate sunny climate and
beautifully landscaped surroundings. Development has been
environmentally friendly and tasteful.
Shopping: Shopping arcades are an integral part of the Vilamoura
development, packed with designer boutiques, shoe stores, sport's
outlets, perfumeries, tobacconists, jewellers and plenty more.
Those wanting to seek out the local colour can make an expedition
to the Saturday market in nearby Loule.
Restaurants: From fine dining to fast food, Vilamoura has it all in dozens of
restaurants, coffee bars, ice cream parlours and cafes scattered
throughout the resort. For Chinese try the Golden Ming on Marina
Plaza, or opt for perfect pizza and pasta at the Casa del Forno on
the Largo do Cinema. Rosa's Cantina is the place to go for
authentic Mexican food including enchiladas, tacos and burritos,
washed down with icy cold Margaritas. For superb seafood opt for
the Ostra D'Ouro Grill at the marina.
Nightlife: Nighttime is fun time in Vilamoura, where bars, discos and live
entertainment venues abound. Everything from traditional Portuguese
Fado to striptease and karaoke is there to be enjoyed. Vilamoura's
international Casino is the haunt of celebrities, offering nightly
dinner shows in addition to gambling tables, slot machines and
bingo rooms.
Activities: It is virtually impossible not to be active in Vilamoura, with
so many tempting pursuits on offer. There are five 18-hole
championship golf courses (international tournaments are often
hosted here), lawn bowling club, tennis centre, riding school, and
even clay pigeon shooting. Watersports, of course, abound, and big
game fishing is very popular. When all else fails there is always
the cinema or casino to fall back on. Sightseeing excursions are
also available to nearby Loule with its Moorish castle and
13th-century church.
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