Vilamoura hotels

Hotels in Vilamoura

A luxury seaside town with a large marina full of expensive yachts and lined with bars and restaurants, Vilamoura is situated in Portugal's breathtaking Algarve region. A coastal paradise, Vilamoura has it all: sun, sea, sand, high-end golf courses, historical attractions and more. The perfect spot for a short stay or longer break, there are a number of Vilamoura hotels from which to make your base for exploring the area.

History

The first settlers in the area were the Romans, who brought with them their signature architectural touches, accented with pillars and arches. The ruins of Cerro da Vila is all that is left of Rome's occupation, and it can still be visited today.

Sport

The real heart of the town of Vilamoura is undoubtedly the vast marina, the largest in Portugal with well over 1,000 berths. The marina is surrounded by large hotels, luxury holiday homes, restaurants, bars and charter boats available for deep-sea fishing. The adventurous can hire a jetski or try their hand at parasailing, scuba diving or kitesurfing, while golfers have a choice of four immaculate Vilamoura golf courses, making the area very appealing indeed for golfing holidays.

Sightseeing

Visit traditional markets in Loulé and Quarteira and enjoy day trips to Lisbon, Fatima, Gibraltar and Seville for shopping and sightseeing. 

Take a tour around the preserved Roman site and the museum of Cerro da Vila, the remnants of a Roman villa and bathhouse in the area close to the marina. Hire a car and explore more of the Algarve. With castles, churches, monuments and areas of stunning natural beauty, the opportunities for sightseeing in the Algarve are endless!

Family fun

Families and the young at heart will love a trip to Aqualand Algarve, a waterpark full of thrilling waterslides, from the hair raising Kamikaze to the lazy Congo River. With plenty of refreshment stations and shops, you'll find everything you need for a fun-packed day.

Head to Zoomarine, a marine park plus waterpark. Here you can learn about many different species of marine and animal life, watch a fantastic dolphin or sea lion show, or be lucky enough to swim with a dolphin. There is a big wheel, pirate ship, flume ride and mini roller coaster as well as plenty of refreshment areas.

Food and drink

There is an extensive selection of cuisines available to try in Vilamoura, including authentic Portuguese dishes and sumptuous international meals.

Try Oliveira Dourada for some traditional Portuguese dishes such as fish curry, wild boar and Portuguese steak in an extremely friendly atmosphere. A Carpa also has excellent fish and seafood and other traditional dishes.