Vilamoura

Vilamoura, in Portugal’s Algarve, is a magnet for tourists looking to enjoy the resort’s fabulous beaches, marina and, of course, the golf. Oh, the golf… If you know your backspin from your birdie and your pitch from your plunk, you’ve probably heard of Vilamoura. The resort’s golfing opportunities are world-renowned, and it has a reputation as the finest golf destination in Europe. There are several championship courses along with a raft of other pro-designed courses of varying difficulty. The resort also plays host to a number of high-profile tournaments throughout the year. If you’re heading there, two-iron in hand, here’s

In the midst of a miserable UK winter, what’s the best thing you can think of doing for your family? How about taking them to Portugal for some fun in the sun? Vilamoura, in the Algarve’s so-called ‘Golden Triangle’, is one of the most popular resorts in the country. Its sun-drenched beaches and busy marina provide a host of opportunities for visitors to take advantage of the many water sports activities on offer. And the best thing is that, with plenty of cheap transport and accommodation deals at this time of the year, it’s not going to break the bank

Vilamoura is a little bit of luxury in Portugal and is a wonderful place to visit on holiday. One of the largest tourism resorts run on a private basis in Europe, it is a rather exclusive establishment much removed from the traditional Algarve holiday destinations. The purpose built resort has something to suit everyone and includes luxury hotels, villas and apartments, either close to the beautiful marina or on the golf complexes. Here is our introduction to Vilamoura. The Marina This is where it all happens in Vilamoura. There is a great selection of bars, restaurants and of course designer