Vilamoura Description
Vilamoura is the name given to an area rather than to any actual town. It is
outstanding in that it is one of the largest single tourist complex in Europe
and covers some 2.000 hectares of land. The land is variable in its vegetation,
some parts covered in pine forests whilst others open recovered marshland. The
company that owns this complex is extremely environmentally conscious and has
made every effort is being made to protect nature within its continued planned
development. Due to the size of the resort area it offers the visitor nearly
every form of sport and entertainment. On the southern border is a long sandy
beach swept by the Atlantic Ocean.
Amongst the many attractions and facilities there are six different Golf
Courses, a large Marina, a Lawn Bowling Club with two grass Rinks, a Tennis
Centre, a Sports Club, a Shooting Club, 5 Star and 4 Star Hotels, Tourist
Apartments, self-catering Villas, Night Clubs, an International Casino with
glamorous shows, a Cinema, and an excellent Riding School. Within the centre of
Vilamoura there is a preserved Roman Site and Museum of Cerro da Vila providing
an interesting glimpse into the past of the area. In Roman times this location
was important in producing a fish paste known as "garum". The ruins also include
the baths in which the mariners used to bathe.
As a location specifically designed for tourism it has proved to be a very
successful holiday destination for all ages due to the variety of facilities
that it provides holidaymakers.
Vilamoura Nearby Locations
Neighbouring the area is the once upon a time small fishing village of Quarteira
that has since the 1960s blossomed into a dormitory town. To the northeast is
the commercial and administrative town of Loulé.
Vilamoura Golf
Laguna ·
Millennium · Old Course · Pinhal · Victoria
Vila Sol
Vilamoura Map (Click Here)
Faro Airport Transfer to Vilamoura
Faro Taxi to Vilamoura
Vilamoura Weather
Vilamoura Information
289 301 954 - Town Hall
289 323 132 - Fire Brigade
289 462 782 - Police
289 313 665 - Emergency Treatment
289 323 132 - Ambulance
800 296 296 - Support to Tourists
112 - SOS
Vilamoura Events
International Sailing Competition (Marina) - February
International Almond Cross-Country Track - February
Town Holiday - 8th May
Vilamoura International Triathlon - June
International Horse Jumping Event - July
International Horse Jumping Event - September
Vilamoura Beaches
Praia da Marina de Vilamoura
Praia de Quarteira
Praia do Trafal
Praia de Vilamoura
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