Vilamoura is unique. The largest leisure community in Europe, its location on the beautiful Algarve coast assures it year-round sunshine and a relaxed ambience. More an area than a town, Vilamoura has been painstakingly designed to offer the visitor and resident everything they need within one elegant and cosmopolitan resort.
Vilamoura, set in 2,000 hectares, is a complete, self-sufficient leisure city just 20 minutes from Faro airport. The centrepiece of Vilamoura is the extensive marina, the largest in Portugal, offering safe haven to hundreds of glamorous yachts, and a wonderful place for a stroll.
Because of its sheer size, the list of sports and activities available in Vilamoura is extraordinary – it’s hard to find an activity you can’t pursue! Horse-riding, bowling, tennis, shooting, fishing, karting, jet ski-ing, para-sailing, cruises, scuba diving, cycling, squash, and plenty more. Within the complex itself are no fewer than five championship 18-hole golf courses, which draw players from all over the world. Vilamoura also offers more than its fair share of superb golden beaches, for those who want nothing more than to lounge in the sun and listen to the waves.
Around the marina the visitor will find a wonderful variety of bars and restaurants, offering a dizzying selection of world cuisine. A lively nightlife is also guaranteed, with several clubs, a cinema, and the resort’s very own casino hosting top cabaret acts.
But Vilamoura has not only been designed for its 6,000 permanent residents and its host of international visitors; every effort has been made to minimise the environmental impact of the resort. Around 75% of Vilamoura is dedicated to green, open spaces, and every aspect of the resort takes nature into account. Vilamoura’s green credentials have been applauded by several environmental bodies. Vilamoura’s neighbour is the 200 hectare conservation site, Parque Ambiental de Vilamoura, home to a multitude of bird and wildlife, which offers the chance to enjoy peaceful nature walks in beautiful surroundings.