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All about Vilamoura
Vilamoura attractions include five different golf
courses, a large Marina, tennis club, riding school, sports centre, shooting
club, International casino, cinema, bowling club, night clubs, a private
airstrip and a wide variety of water-sports. Also within the heart of Vilamoura
there is an ancient Roman site and the Museum of Cerro de Vila which provides
interesting information into the history of the place. The area is suitable for
all ages of holidaymakers due to the wide range of activities available. It is
easily accessible - just 2 hours from the main European capitols and a 20 minute
drive from Faro International airport.
Accommodation is varied and
luxurious - ranging from 3 and 4 star hotels to self-catering villas and
apartments. Our Algarve Villa Agency specialise in villa holidays in Vilamoura -
We have good availability for private Villas and apartments at this prestigious
location.
As a principal holiday destination,
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excellent availability, and for all types of accommodation. If you specifically
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Vilamoura is the name given to an
area rather than to any actual town. It is outstanding in that it is one of the
largest single tourist complex in Europe and covers some 2.000 hectares of land.
The land is variable in its vegetation, some parts covered in pine forests
whilst others open recovered marshland. The company that owns this complex is
extremely environmentally conscious and every effort is being made to protect
nature within its continued planned development. Due to its size it offers the
visitor nearly ever form of sport and entertainment, and its southern border is
lined by a long sandy beach and its Atlantic Ocean. Amongst the many attractions
and facilities there are four different Golf Courses, a large Marina, a Lawn
Bowling Club, a Tennis Centre, a Sports Club, a Shooting Club, 5 Star and 4 Star
Hotels, Tourist Apartments, self-catering Villas, Night Clubs, an International
Casino, a Cinema, a private Airstrip and an excellent Riding School. Within the
centre of Vilamoura there is a preserved Roman Site and Museum of
Cerro da Vila providing an interesting glimpse into the past of the area. In
Roman times this location was important in producing a fish paste known as "garum".
The ruins also include the baths in which the mariners used to bathe. As a
location specifically designed for tourism it has proved to be a very successful
location for all ages due to the variety of its facilities that it provides
holidaymakers. The municipal administration of the area falls under that of
Loulé.
The Algarve is a province
separated geographically from the rest of Portugal by the Monchique Mountains.
The cost of living is inexpensive and there is a wide variety of local produce
as well as imported goods available to buy. Fresh fish and good, local wine are
also freely available, and fish is eaten within hours of being caught.
The Algarve boasts over 3000 hours
of annual sunshine, and therefore virtually guarantees blue skies year round.
The climate is great for outdoor activities and golf, horse riding and tennis
are widely practiced throughout the whole year. The local people are some of the
most hospitable in the world, and many Algarveans speak English or German as a
second language.
On the 17th December 2005 the 'Portugal News'
published the following article:
Reproduced from
'The
Portugal News, Portugal's National Newspaper in English'
The
Algarve has been voted best established golf destination in the world,
receiving the golf tourism industry’s most prestigious award.
The 2008 gala
Awards evening took place last Thursday at Las Palmas on what was the last day
of the International Golf Travel Market.
IAGTO, which hands at the
awards each year, is the global trade organisation for the golf tourism
industry, comprising more than 860 companies in 66 countries, including over
240 specialist golf tour operators in 38 countries.
IAGTO's Chief Executive, Peter
Walton, said, "The annual golf holiday is the highlight of the golfing year
for many of the world's 50 million players, and the IAGTO Awards serve to
reward a few exceptional contributions to this world of golf travel.”
The Algarve, in claiming the
prize, beat of the challenges of California, Dubai, South Africa and
southern Spain.
Following the announcement of
this year’s winner, the Algarve Tourist Board has revealed it would be
launching a promotional campaign on CNN, Eurosport, specialised golf sites
and regional media to highlight the Algarve’s latest distinction.
In terms of golf courses, San
Lorenzo was voted 38th best and the Vilamoura Old Course rated 84th on the
annual rankings compiled by Golf Digest.
Golf is estimated to attract
around 300,000 visitors each year to the Algarve, who in turn generate an
income in region of €350 million, with 74 percent of this total spent away
from the golf course.
The Algarve currently has 31
courses, representing five percent of the European quota.
The number of rounds of golf
up until November in the Algarve had reached 953,000, up nine percent from
2004 and is expected to breach the one million mark for the first time by
the time figures for December are calculated.
As you
arrive in Vilamoura, prepare to soak up the elegant character of the Algarve’s
most fashionable resort.
As you arrive in Vilamoura, prepare to soak up the
elegant character of the Algarve’s most fashionable resort. There’s plenty to
enjoy in this charming location, and glamorous Vilamoura certainly knows how to
keep you happy. Start by choosing one of Vilamoura’s excellent hotels and then
seek out the simple and refined flavours of traditional Algarve cuisine.
The Vilamoura Marina offers you the most
sophisticated modern facilities from where you can plan a sailing trip off the
Sotavento (leeward side) of the Algarve.
Hire a boat and set out to discover the hidden
islands off Faro, with their golden sands and warm clear waters, in the heart of
the Ria Formosa Nature Park. Sail to the town of Vila Real de Santo António,
near the Spanish frontier, to discover the wonders of the Casto Marim Marshland
Nature Reserve, and of the River Guadiana, as you go up stream to Vila de
Alcoutim. Soak up the originality and character of the region’s fishing
villages, and enjoy the friendliness of their residents.
And when your trip draws to a close and you’re
back at the well equipped Vilamoura Marina, you’ll find you still don’t want
your adventure to end! Back on dry land, the shopping mall is the pride of the
town, and a must for shopaholics. Apart from the local handicrafts, you’ll also
find the most prestigious international brands. Experience the Vilamoura
nightlife in the bars and discothèques with their top DJs, and get your heart
racing with a visit to the Vilamoura Casino. In the morning, give in to
temptation and enjoy a game of golf on one of the many spectacular courses
overlooking the sea. If you’ve never played before, don’t worry - just reserve a
class in a ‘Golf Clinic’ and have fun!
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Villas in Vilamoura - please contact us.
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