Vilamoura - Holiday Destination

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. Vilamoura is a special place, a unique leisure and recreation resort community where the pace of life is so easy it feels like summer all year round.

Designed from the start to be self-sufficient, Vilamoura is ideally located, features a wide choice of prime accommodation, offers the commercial structure for day-to-day needs and is bursting with sporting and leisure facilities for the whole family. It is a place for rest and relaxation but also for pursuing active pastimes and sports; a friendly and safe residential haven, but also a vibrant and exciting night-life centre. It is a luxury hotel, a private villa or a serviced apartment for the visitor, but also a home to the resident and seasonal population. It is Portuguese, but also truly cosmopolitan. Away from the hectic pace and the stress of the modern world, all who visit are revitalised by the lifestyle, the convenience and the hospitality of this truly special place.

The Marina is enormous and hosts some very glamorous vessels indeed. The waterfront is great for wandering around day or night. A number of boats, including The Condor de Vilamoura, run excursions along the coast towards Lagos and beyond. Big game fishing is also on the cards. A boat chartered from Vilamoura in 1993 caught the world's largest recorded black marlin - 737kg and 3.65m long! It's displayed on the dockside. Either side of the marina are sandy beaches with several cafes and bars. Vilamoura is especially popular with sports enthusiasts as it has excellent facilities.

Casino, those after a flutter can play American roulette, French roulette, Portuguese dice, Black Jack or slot machines at Casino, there are also nightly cabaret shows, a nightclub and a cinema.

Tennis, Vilamoura ténis Center. The sports facilities of the town are excellent, they include lawn bowling, swimming, golf, riding, squash & shooting.

Beaches
Falésia is ideal for a day on the beach with its unusual red coloured cliffs as a backdrop. You can get down to the beach at a number of points. Also close at hand is Olhos de Água, surrounded on three sides by pine-clad cliffs.

The town has its own beach - Vilamoura beach.

Gastronomy
Your visit is incomplete, as long as you have not tried the regions most delicious dishes. Naturally the Algarve's cuisine emphasis's fish and all kinds of shellfish, but for those who prefer meat there is also a good selection of dishes to choose from. Throughout the Algarve you will find good value restaurants. There is also a good choice of international cuisine restaurants, such as French, Indian, Chinese, Swiss and Italian.

Accommodation
Laguna Golf Apartments & Villas is located just a couple of minutes away by car from the marina and Falesia Beach and is a great location for you to make your stay more enjoyable. Please visit the site for more information and special deals especially with golfing holidays and free nights.