Location: Vilamoura in Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Faro at 12
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
vilamour at 10
Minutes
Car: not necessary
Vilamoura is one of Europe's largest resorts and is situated between Faro and Albufeira. Its stunning marina has an exciting waterfront with a wide range of restaurants, shops and cafes. There are five golf courses, indoor and outdoor sport facilities, riding, big game fishing and major events. It has a south -facing coast with sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and hidden grottoes. Vilamoura's nightlife includes an exciting casino with slot machines and bingo, gambling room for black jack and roulette and nightly dinner shows. Vilamoura has an environmental park next to the marina which feature acres of wetlands suitable for walking , cycling and observing wildlife. It is an ideal centre from which to explore Monchique and Caldeirao mountains , famous for cork oak forests.Vilamoura is ideally situated for exploring the region's interesting past. Near the marina itself is Cerro da Vila, a Roman bath complex with mosaics.