Beaches and Nautical Sports:
The beautiful beaches of the Algarve coast line are ranked as the best in Portugal. The resort is a 10 minute drive from the main Vilamoura beach and 20 minutes away from the exquisite Vila Sol Beach Club equipped with infrastructures that guarantee maximum comfort for the entire family, including a restaurant, a kid club and a number of experienced professionals that can initiate you in a wide range of nautical sports. You can also benefit from the regular shuttle service. The majority of these beaches has lifeguards during the summer months, car parking, restaurants and bars.
One can practice all kinds of nautical sports in one of the several beaches of the Algarve's coastline and also nearby, in the Vilamoura Marina, the biggest marina in europe.kayaks, hobby-cats and parasailing can be practiced in the Vila Sol beach with qualified professionals.
The main Vilamoura beach with its diving school is a 10 minute drive away and offers a unique experience in the beautiful coastline
Gastronomy:
At the resort there are a number of restaurants and bars to chose from; they can provide anything from a light snack to the luxury and elegance of an evening meal at the L’Olive Restaurant where they serve superb Mediterranean cuisine.
The region is famous for its fish and seafood restaurants by the sea front and has several prestigious Michelin award winning restaurants, all of those a short drive away from the resort. Villa Joya (Albufeira) has two Michelin stars, whereas Sao Gabriel (Almancil), Henrique Leis (Almancil), Amadeus (Almancil) and Willie's (Quarteira) have one star each.
Local Resort amenities and SPA:
The beautiful Vila Sol Resort boasts in its 150 beautifully landscaped acres a 5 star hotel, golf, SPA, restaurants, cafes and supermarket.
Transport to Vilamoura and its prestigious Vila Sol beach club is garanteed by shuttle bus. Guests are able to enjoy privileged rates in all the resort facilities.
SPA
Don’t miss the chance to pamper yourself with SPA treatments using the finest products and techniques in the renowned Vila Sol Spa at special rates. The SPA offers guests complete relaxation with a range of soothing SPA therapies, performed by professional therapists.
Take advantage of the externally outsourced outdoors activities available nearby, such as the Aquashow family park, the zoomarine, karting facilities, paint ball, walking trips and trips on the Ria Formosa estuary.
In addition to this, the complex also comprises a modern shopping area with several shops, a supermarket and a Bank, two tennis courts and an open-air sculpture gallery.
Golf:
Portugal is a paradise where the golfer can play almost every day of the year and the Algarve is now internationally recognised for its golf conditions.
The fabulous Vila Sol 27 holes golf area is at your doorstep and guest are able to enjoy special rates. Designed by the architect Donal Steel, the golf course occupies a valley sculpted by nature and it is divided into three courses with different levels of difficulty: Prime/Challenge/Prestige. The Vila Sol golf course staged the Portugal Open (in 1992 and 1993), and its value was recognised in 1996 with the award by Green Globe of the Green Flag (certification of conformity with environmental standards) and the Best Golf Development award in 2001, which was presented by Sir Eric Pickles, a Member of the British Parliament.
Golfers are able to enjoy, in a unique natural setting, excellent conditions from the first to the last shot. A vast team of professionals is at your disposal from the 1st tee to the Clubhouse, so as to make each moment an unforgettable experience.
Other Activities:
Vila Sol Spa inside the resort at special rates - Renaissance health club
