Self-catering holiday homes: Vilamoura

Make a holiday rental, home, or villa in Vilamoura Portugal your home away from home

Vilamoura, Portugal is one of the largest purpose built tourist complexes in Europe. It was designed as a self-sufficient sport and leisure community, and offers every facility required on a holiday in the Algarve. The beaches at Vilamoura, Portugal are spectacular Algarve beaches, with soft golden sand and clear seas, safe for swimming and free of dangerous currents. This makes taking a holiday villa in Vilamoura a fantastic idea for a family holiday.

Things to do in Vilamoura, Portugal

The two most famous beaches in Vilamoura are the Falesia and Vilamoura beaches. Apart from sunbathing and swimming, there are a huge number of activities on offer, and the deep sea fishing is exceptional. Boat excursions leave from the marina, where you will see the largest black marlin (737kg) caught off the coast of Spain.

Golfing holidays to Vilamoura do not disappoint. With six golf courses, Vilamoura caters for players on any handicap. The Millennium, a new 18 hole course and the Laguna golf course are demanding courses which provide a challenge for any player, and the Pinhal golf course and Old Course offer spectacular views over the Costa del Sol.

Other facilities in Vilamoura, Algarve include a Lawn Bowling Club, Shooting Club, self catering villas, night clubs, cinema and a high quality riding school. There is even a preserved Roman site and the Museum of Cerro da Vila explaining the history of the area.

The evening entertainment in Vilamoura, Spain is extensive. Every taste in restaurants, bar and night club is satisfied, and the casino provides entertainment for the adults.

The nearest large town is Loule, which provides services, frequent cultural festivals and top-class restaurants for all the beach resort of this part of the Algarve coast.

Weather in Vilamoura

This part of the Algarve basks in 3000 hours of sunshine a year, which is more than the Costa Brava. However, the summer temperatures are slightly less extreme, averaging around 31?C throughout August.

Flights to Vilamoura, Portugal

Vilamoura is only 30 minutes away from Faro Airport (FAO). There are frequent deals on cheap flights arriving from London Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Manchester (MAN), Bristol (BRS) and Bournemouth (BOH).

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