Vilamoura is reputedly the biggest private holiday estate in southern Europe. A beautiful place, full of tall sails, blue skies and golden beaches.

 

Its central point is undoubtedly the spectacular marina, which can berth over 600 craft.  Around the marina are fabulous luxury hotels, apartments, restaurants, a gambling casino with nightly entertainment and disco. A short walk away are ruins of a roman villa with lovely mosaics, baths, foundations of several buildings and a small museum.  Also, almost all sports facilities are available to make sure you have a really fun time.

 

If, however, you feel like something a bit more traditional,  visit the ‘old village’ with its charming Portuguese architecture incorporating all the elements of townhouses from long ago.  These are located in meandering pedestrian streets and squares with pools and bright, sweet smelling, colourful gardens.  Also, just inland, through fertile citrus orchards and vineyards, there are really attractive villages such as Bolequeime and Paderne – well worth a visit for their beauty and tranquillity.