Location: Vilamoura in Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Faro at 20
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Nearest Train:
Loule - Quatro Estradas at 5
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Nearest Motorway:
A22 / IP1- Vilamoura / Almancil at 6
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 2.0
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Car: recommended
Vilamoura is a prestigious resort with 6 championship golf courses (the Victoria course hosted the World Cup in 2004), one of Europe's largest marinas, a casino and two excellent beaches. The marina is surrounded by an excellent selection of shops, restaurants and bars. You can book outdoor activities and boat trips from the information points along the marina. There is also a casino and nightclub behind the marina for those that want to stay out that bit longer. The Falesia beach stretches west and you can walk it for almost 7km towards Albufeira. You can walk eastwards along the beach to the local village of Quarteira (2km) where you'll find local fish, farmer and flea markets. Past Quarteira and you follow the beach to Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago. Each of the beaches are served by excellent restaurants, shops, changing facilities and offer many activities. A fantastic holiday for all the family.