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 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 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.

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 large dormitory town. To the northeast is the commercial and administrative town of Loulé.

Vilamoura Weather Forecast

Vilamoura Events
Febuary - Vilamoura International Carnival Sailing Competition (Marina)
June - Vilamoura Dom Pedro International Triathlon

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