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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 every effort is being made to protect nature within its
continued planned development. Due to its size it offers the
visitor nearly every 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
five 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 this interesting
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.
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 Events
February - Vilamoura International Carnival Sailing Competition (Marina)
June - Vilamoura Dom Pedro International Triathlon
Vilamoura Distances
Distances between each Tourist Town in Kms (Click Here)
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 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
Vilamoura Beaches
Praia de Quarteira
Praia de Vilamoura
Vilamoura Accommodation
Hotels
· Holiday Apartments
· Holiday Resorts
· Holiday Rental Agents
Private Rentals
· Inns
Vilamoura Entertainment
Restaurants
· What to do
Albufeira Golf Courses
www.algarvegolf.net
Vilamoura Property
Estate Agents
· Developments
Vilamoura Restaurants
Selected List in Vilamoura Area
Vilamoura Sports
Lawn Bowls
· Tennis
Vilamoura Vehicle Hire
Rent a Car
Algarve Towns
Albufeira
· Almancil
· Alvôr
· Armação de Pêra
· Carvoeiro
· Faro
· Lagoa
· Lagos
· Loulé
· Monchique
· Olhão
· Portimão
· Quarteira
· Sagres
· Silves
· Tavira
· Vila Real de Santo António
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