Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

Vilamoura offers a wonderful marina with an array of restaurants and bars.

Vilamoura

Vilamoura is a golfers paradise, with courses a plenty. In the centre of the resort you will find top quality hotels and a bustling marina. Catch a cabaret show or gamble the night away in the 5 star casino. Vilamoura is popular with golfers, families and couples of all ages. Transfer time approx 20 - 30 min.

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Vilamoura Hotels (37)

This self catering complex offers holiday apartments and townhouses overlooking the Laguna Golf Course. ...

This complex of self-catering studios and apartments offers good value for money and is located between the resorts of Vilamoura and Quarteira, and just a short walk from the beach....

The Do Golf Apartments are situated on the outskirts of Vilamoura, a short drive from the marina and resort amenities. The beach is just over 4km away....

Overlooking the Vila Sol Golf Course, the Pine Hill Residence is a complex of modern and well equipped apartments, with an on-site swimming pool and childrens pool....

A luxury self catering apartment complex offering a wide array of facilities and activities, with several pool areas, a kids club, golf centre and a spa....

The Cegonha Country Club Hotel is a a complex of low rise apartments situated around 5km from the centre of Vilamoura....

The Browns Sports and Leisure Club is a great choice for those who are particularly keen on keeping active whilst on holiday....

The Mouraliz is a small self-catering complex in the centre of Vilamoura, just steps from the marina and within easy reach of both Falesia and Vilamoura beaches....

A family friendly 5-star hotel with a choice of outdoor pools, a spa centre, access to a beach club and five golf courses within a 2km radius....

Situated in the golf course area of Vilamoura, the Alvaflor Apartments is a self-catering complex of one-bedroom apartments with access to a shared pool....

The Vilamoura Golf Aparthotel is located on the outskirts of Vilamoura, within 4km of the marina and resort amenities. The complex features an outdoor pool and separate childrens pool with lawned bath...

Overlooking the lake and the marina, the Lake Resort offers a choice of accommodation with hotel rooms and suites, and luxury apartments. The complex has three outdoor pools, a kids club and a spa wit...

This hotel provides guests with first-class services, leisure and entertainment facilities as well as panoramic views over the fairways of the Victoria Golf Course....

Luxurious hotel in landscaped grounds overlooking the Vila Sol Golf Course, providing a wide selection of relaxation and sporting activities....

Surrounded by greenery and just 500m from the Pinhal Golf Course, this self-catering complex offers one and two bedroom apartments with access to a large shared swimming pool. ...

Close to the beach and marina, the Dom Pedro Vilamoura Resort is well situated in the resort of Vilamoura. The hotel is just a few minutes drive from several of the leading golf courses and the hotel ...

Surrounded by the Pinhal Golf Course in Vilamoura, the Four Seasons is a family friendly complex just a 15-minute walk or short land-train journey from the marina. Offering a range of well equipped se...

The Marina Plaza Apartments offer good value for money in a central location beside the marina in Vilamoura, within easy reach of the beach and resort amenities....

The Dom Pedro Marina Hotel overlooks the marina at the heart of the resort, with easy access to the beach, casino and resort shops, bars and restaurants....

Within 3km of the resort centre, the beach, marina and several golf courses, the Zarco Apartments are well situated to enjoy the leisure and recreation facilities of Vilamoura....

The Old Village Apartments are a self-contained complex featuring a mix of traditional and modern features, perfect for those looking for a laid-back family holiday. ...

The complex offers good value for money within a 30-minute walk or short drive of all the facilities, nightlife and entertainment found around the marina....

These simple apartments offer a central base for a self catering holiday, located close to the marina in Vilamoura....

Pinhal da Marina Apartments is a 3 star complex set amongst pine trees and lawned gardens. The complex is 1.5km from the marina and features a swimming pool, childrens pool and playground, a poolside ...

The Vila Gale Ampalius Hotel is situated on the seafront, next to the casino and just minutes from the marina with its bars, restaurants and shops....

The Vila Gale Marina is situated across the road from the Marina and just a 5-minute walk from the Vilamoura beach....

Situated in the resort of Vilamoura, the Algardia Marina Parque offers comfortable self-catering apartments within easy reach of the marina and the beach....

Luna Olympus is just 400m from the beach and is centrally located in Vilamoura with the marina shops, bars and restaurants all on its doorstep. ...

Located on the beachfront, the Crowne Plaza hotel is a relaxing five-star hotel with stylish accommodation, spa facilities and stunning restaurant views. A perfect choice for a laid-back break to Port...

The Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Hotel provides guests with direct access to the beach and is located in the heart of Vilamoura, close to the marina with shops, restaurants, bars and year round entertainme...

Offering a good location within walking distance of the beach and the marina....

The Park Mourabel, Pe do Lago and Oasis Village offers 180 apartments spread over three complexes with access to two swimming pools and a children's pool....

The Dom Pedro Portobelo offers the privacy and comfort of staying in your own apartment whilst enjoying the best the resort has to offer....

A self-catering complex with simple one-bedroom apartments, situated 15-minutes walk from the marina and 5-minutes from the old village....

Situated beside the Old Course golf course, the Moura Golf Village is a self-catering complex of 50 two-bedroom villas with access to a shared swimming pool....

Situated beside the Victoria Golf Course, The Residences At Victoria Clube de Golf is a complex of self-contained two and three bedroom apartments equipped with all the amenities for a comfortable sta...

Offering modern and comfortable accommodation, the Vilamoura Garden Hotel is situated in the heart of Vilamoura, surrounded by golf courses and just a short drive from the Falesia Beach and Vilamoura ...

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Beaches

There are two beaches in Vilamoura, Praia da Rocha Baixinha which is to the west of the marina and Praia da Falesia which is really just an extension of Praia da Rocha Baixinha. There are plenty of bars to be found on the boardwalk and plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby. Falesia beach has been awarded a Blue Flag and both beaches are accessible via walkways and ramps.

There are plenty of watersports here for those who fancy doing something other than lying about the beach all day.

Things to Do

Vilamoura is a golfers paradise and there are many golf courses both in Vilamoura and in the surrounding area. The scenery is just great and that only adds to the enjoyment of playing a round of golf.

There is also the Roma mini golf park which is home to an 18 hole mini golf course and play area for children.

Many people can spend many a happy hour at the marina, just watching the world go by or you might prefer to hop on board one of the many boats and go on a cruise to explore the area from a different angle. The dolphin spotting boat trips are also popular and well worth it to see the dolphins playing.

Or if you prefer to see what's going on under the sea, then you can hire some diving or snorkelling equipment from the beach area or the marina.

Golf is not the only sport here, there is also cycling, hiking, horse riding, tennis, squash, lawn bowling and even a shooting club.

Out and About

There is a such a wide range of restaurants in Vilamoura and whether you are young or old, there is something to suit. There is a good range of European food as well as Portuguese cuisine and many of the restaurants will offer a good mix of everything. There are quieter restaurants and some larger, noisier restaurants too. A lot of the restaurants offer nightly entertainment too so you may get more than you bargained for.

The bars here are also very lively and some of them not only sell great food but also provide some great live entertainment. There are many lively bars situated in Vilamoura but some of the best are said to be situated down at the marina. There is everything from Karaoke to Jazz Club so you may as well visit them all to see what's best.

If you don't want to go back to the hotel after the bars close, visit one of the many nightclubs in Vilamoura. There are many nightclubs that open until the early hours of the morning and are used by both visitors and locals. If you don't want your night to end when the bars close but you don't want to dance the night away, then why not pay a visit to the casino. Although there is a disco in the casino, there are over 500 slot machines and a gaming room with at least 20 gaming tables eg poker and roulette.

The marina in Vilamoura is home to many, many shopping centres where you can just about find anything. You will find some beautiful jewellery, local handicrafts and many fashion boutiques so I'm sure you will be able to spend many an hour just wandering round the shops. There are of course many other shops to be found in Vilamoura but the majority are at the marina and you may just want to stop of at one of the cafes/bars for a light refreshment in between all that shopping.

So whether you are visiting Vilamoura as part of a large group or as a family with young children, there will be plenty to do to entertain everyone.

Nearby Attractions

Zoo Marine in Guia is a very popular choice for families with children and is the highlight of many a holiday. Visitors will be able to see dolphins, sea lions, seals, tropical birds and various birds of prey. There is also an aquarium with exotic fish and sharks and there is a 4D cinema too so there is plenty to keep everyone occupied.

Another good day out for the family is Krazy World at Algoz which has a small zoo, animal petting area, pony rides for younger children, crazy golf, playground and swimming pool. There is also a bar/restaurants for a spot of lunch.

For the more adventurous, there is Aquashow water park near Quarteira. The waterpark is part of a complex which also features a theme park and a hotel and the waterpark is only open in the summer months. There are lots of rides to suit all ages and there is also a lazy river if you prefer to just relax. There are restaurants, snack bars and even a gift shop for a little reminder of a great day out.

If you fancy a day out, take a trip to Faro, it's only half an hour away. There is lots to see here, such as the Praca de Dom Francisco Gomes and the Moorish Old Town or you could simply wander round the shops and markets to see what is on offer. Faro is also home to the dance world cup where the streets come alive with many colorful dancers.

You may want to visit Loule which is just a 20 minute drive away. There is a market every day apart from a Sunday and a big gypsy market on a Saturday morning. You may also want to visit the strangely shaped modern Church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade which is situated on the hill to the west of the town. A section of the 13th/14th century castle walls still exists and you can walk along part of it.

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