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 Introduction to Vilamoura
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 has
made every effort is being made to protect nature within its
continued planned development. Due to the size of the resort area
it offers the visitor nearly every form of sport and entertainment.
On the southern border is a long sandy beach swept by the Atlantic
Ocean.
Amongst the many attractions and facilities there are seven
different Golf Courses, a large Marina, a Lawn Bowling Club with
two grass Rinks, 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 with glamorous shows, a
Cinema, 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 holiday destination for all ages due to the
variety of facilities that it provides holidaymakers.
Vilamoura - Nearby Locations
Neighbouring the area is the once upon a time small fishing village
of Quarteira that has since the 1960s blossomed into a
dormitory town. To the northeast is the commercial and administrative
town of Loulé.
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Vilamoura
(Area Map)
Vilamoura Events
February - Vilamoura International Carnival Sailing Competition (Marina)
June - Vilamoura Dom Pedro International Triathlon
Vilamoura Restaurants
Selected list for Vilamoura area
 Useful Vilamoura Telephone Numbers
Town Hall (Loulé) - 289 515 000
Fire Brigade - 289 323 132
Police - 289 462 782
Emergency Treatment - 289 313 665
Ambulance - 289 323 132
Useful Vilamoura Facts
Distance from Faro Airport - 28 Kms.
Town Holidays - 8th May
Postal Code - 8125
Algarve Towns
Albufeira
· Almancil
· Alvor
· Armação de Pera
· Carvoeiro
· Faro
· Lagoa
· Lagos
· Loulé
· Monchique
· Olhão
· Portimão
· Quarteira
· Sagres
· Silves
· Tavira
· Vila Real de Santo António |
