Vilamoura is fronted by three kilometres of golden sands. The choice is wide, from quiet, secluded beaches to those frequented by the personalities, artists and sportsmen who spend the summer in the resort.
What they all have in common is unrivalled beauty and excellent water quality, as proved by the blue flags they fly. When not enjoying the wonderful Algarve sunshine or wandering along the shore, more active visitors can stimulate their adrenaline with sports such as windsurfing, water-skiing, jet-skiing and paragliding, or just relax pedalling a pedalo, fishing or enjoying a drink in one of the many restaurants and bars along the beachfront.
Opportunities for sport in Vilamoura are not confined to golf and water sports. Visitors and residents have a wide range of sports facilities to choose from: a riding centre, an Olympic shooting club, a lawn bowls club, a tennis club and several sports centres where they can play squash or badminton, or do bodybuilding or aerobics, among other activities.
And, obviously, there is the beach... with sports such as windsurfing, water-skiing, jet-skiing and paragliding, or just relax pedalling a pedalo, fishing, etc.
The Algarve is renowned for some of the world's finest championship golf courses — and Vilamoura offers five of them all within the resort. All of 18 holes or more each superbly designed. These attract dedicated players and champions worldwide — and are host to numerous prestigious tournaments, several televised. If you're a keen golfer, Vilamoura is the place to be.
- The Old Course 18 holes par 73 6254 m
- Pinhal 18 holes par 72 6353 m
- Laguna 18 holes par 72 6111 m
- Millennium 18 holes par 72 6143 m
- Victoria 18 holes par 72 6411 m
- Vila Sol 3x9 holes par 72 6335 m
Vilamoura is a delight for a gourmet. More than an hundred different options can be found around the Marina to cater for the most exigent of taste. The variety is so wide that is difficult to choose from the traditional fish, seafood and regional gastronomy with a fine Portuguese flavour to the exquisite of the “nouvelle cuisine”.
A flavours tour that goes from Portugal to China, for a romantic dinner. The hamburgueries and cafeterias are the ideal for a more frugal meal. The offer is completed by the Beach restaurants for a lovely day under the sun.
For that special evening out, aim for a touch of sophistication and mingle with the high rollers. After a superb dinner accompanied by an international floorshow, try your luck at a game of blackjack or roulette, or play the slot machines in what is reputed to be the largest entertainment centre in the south of Portugal - Vilamoura Casino.
With its magnificent location just a few metres from the marina, with extensive views over the lake and the sea, Vilamoura Casino offers days and nights of marvellous entertainment - floorshows with international stars every day and a romantic atmosphere supplied by its orchestras. |
