Location: Vilamoura in Portugal
Car: recommended
Vilamoura is a well known and popular holiday and residential resort, situated along the coast, in the Central Algarve, just a short 20 minutes drive from Faro Airport. Situated in the area known as the 'Golden Traingle' which incorporates several of the most exclusive property developments including Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura benefits from 2 spectacular beaches that stretch out on either side of its famous marina, 5 golf courses of international acclaim, variety of restaurants, cinema and more. The Marina itself boasts an excellent range of cuisine, bars, designer shops & boutiques. Also on offer around the Marina are all types of water activities including sailing, fishing, wind surfing, diving & paragliding. For a keen Gollfer there are 5 Championship golf courses Pinhal, Old Course, Laguna, Millenium and the Arnold Palmer designed Victoria course which hosted the World Cup in 2005.