| 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, 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 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. 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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