Vilamoura, an ambitious purpose-built resort on the central
Algarve coast, is one of Europe's largest privately developed
tourist havens, offering holidaymakers every form of sport,
entertainment and amenity imaginable. The resort is built around a
magnificent 1000-berth marina, alongside which are preserved some
Roman ruins that were unearthed during construction back in the
1960s. The southern border is lined by a long, sandy beach,
overlooked by quality hotels, self-catering apartments, numerous
restaurants and shops, and a host of leisure facilities including a
casino. Further inland villas nestle in lush gardens between the
golf courses. Vilamoura, which means 'Village of the Moors', is
designed for pure pleasure for everyone, of any age or orientation.
Nature has enhanced the resort with a temperate sunny climate and
beautifully landscaped surroundings. Development has been
environmentally friendly and tasteful.
