Vilamoura Hotels

There is a touch of purpose-built affluence about Vilamoura and if not for the nearby Ruins of Cerra da Vila, you might never know that this was once a quaint seaside settlement of the Roman Empire. Where once the allure of the Algarve coast was a livelihood for men of the sea, today of course, the area is Portugal’s tourism dynamo, a manic magnet of beach resort after beach resort and heady strips of pubs, clubs and bars. Thankfully for those who want it, the Algarve still preserves some venerable heritage in towns like Faro, Silves and to a certain extent, even Lagos and Albufeira. Vilamoura offers easy access to all of this but admittedly, the charms of the Atlantic make it hard to leave the confines of Marina Beach. Praia Dunas Douradas and Praia da Falésia however, are two other coastal gems a short distance from the main drag. Additionally, if you love to tee it up, pack your clubs when you visit. No less than ten golf courses reside within a 20 km radius of Vilamoura hotels.

Attractions

• Roman Ruins of Cerro da Vila
• Vilamoura Marina
• Ria Formosa National Park
• Estádio Algarve
• Cave Tours

Activities

• Faro International Motorcycle Rally
• Golf
• Carnival of Loulé
• Praia Dunas Douradas
• Praia da Falésia

Restaurants

• Casa del Forno
• Braganca Mar
• O Colonial
• Casa do Pescador
• Restaurante Akvavit

Nightlife

• Sete Bar
• Black Jack Disco
• Atlantic Piano Bar
• The Hole in One
• Rui’s

Climate

Vilamoura has a Mediterranean climate, with mild, rainy winters and warm, dry summers.

• Winter (December to February) 7-15°C
• Spring (March to May) 10-21°C
• Summer (June to September) 16-28°C
• Fall (October to November) 11-22°C