Vilamoura Travel Guide

Loulé

Falesia Beach featuring rocky coastline, general coastal views and a beach
Falesia Beach showing a beach, a sunset and rocky coastline
Vilamoura
Falesia Beach showing a beach, rocky coastline and general coastal views
Falesia Beach featuring a sunset, rocky coastline and a beach

Yachts, golf, up-scale accommodation and restaurants: This purpose-built Algarve resort is a stylish retreat with a scenic waterfront.

Since the mid 1970s, the luxury resort of Vilamoura has attracted wealthy sun-seekers, yachtsmen, and golfers. This tourist complex covers 2,000 acres (809 hectares) in central Portugal. Vilamoura’s centre is its marina where you’ll find the majority of the resort's high-end hotels, restaurants, casinos and nightclubs. These days, there are a few cheaper accommodation options for those on a tighter budget. Water-based activities around the marina are boundless chartered deep-sea fishing, water skiing, dolphin watching and parasailing are just a few. Another popular experience is the Algarve Seafaris cruise. This takes you out from Vilamoura marina along the coast towards Carvoeiro. Here, you’ll explore sea caves by dinghy, and get to swim in them. You may spot dolphins along the route too. There is a choice of two major beaches in Vilamoura. Praia da Marina, to the east of the marina, is a stretch of golden sand dotted with beach bars and sun loungers. Praia da Rocha Baixinha, to the west of the marina, has softer, whiter sand, and offers numerous watersport activities. Some people come to Vilamoura for the golf alone. There are a number of championship courses in the resort, including the Laguna, the Millennium, and the Old Golf Course. Note that handicap certificates are required for all.Be sure to check out Vilamoura’s handful of cultural attractions. Cerro da Vila, for example, is the remains of a Roman villa, located near Vilamoura’s centre. Among the ruins are baths, fish salting stations, and remains of marble friezes and mosaics. There are many great day excursions from Vilamoura. The city of Loulé is a 20-minute drive, and has an ancient castle, plus regular markets and carnivals. Close to Loulé is the village of Alte picturesque scenes of whitewashed houses and cobbled streets await you here. The old part of Faro, about 30-40 minutes’ drive from Alte or Vilamoura, contains a number of beautiful historic sites.Peak season in Vilamoura is in the summer, between June and September. The average temperature then is 70-75 F (21-24 C). The closest airport is Faro, from where a taxi or shared minibus takes approximately 30 minutes to get to Vilamoura.


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Top hotels in Vilamoura

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

5 out of 5
Av dos Descobrimentos, Loule, Faro
The price is Rp4.798.429 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp4.798.429
Rp5.161.996 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (976 reviews)
"Beautiful resort with a very calming vibe. It’s very big but never felt like there were lots of people around or overcrowded. Staff are very friendly & helpful. Rooms were spacious and very clean. Large variety of options at breakfast. The only issue we faced is that it’s quite far away from anything, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
Tivoli Marina Vilamoura

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura

5 out of 5
Apartado 65, Marina Vilamoura, Loulé
The price is Rp6.345.562 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp6.345.562
Rp6.801.957 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel do clean excellent facilities so near to everything"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura
Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection

Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
Praia Da Falesia, Apartado 811, Loulé
The price is Rp7.459.068 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp7.459.068
Rp7.982.273 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"My daughter (aged 9) and I have just returned from a lovely week at Domes Lake Algarve and she is already asking when we can go back. The hotel is a great balance of big, but not too big. We were there mid-August (which I imagine will be one of the busiest weeks of the year) but always managed to ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG

Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG

5 out of 5
Rua Do Oceano Atlantico, Loulé
The price is Rp5.228.486 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
Rp5.228.486
Rp5.617.856 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel. Good location. Good breakfast Outside breakfast area a bit basic. Could be improved with some planting etc. Pool and bar area beautiful by contrast. First visit but will definitely be back."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG
Four Seasons Vilamoura

Four Seasons Vilamoura

4 out of 5
Rua da Holanda, 507, Loulé
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (644 reviews)
"Good base for the area, car recommended as limited options for dining in the local area. Rooms are great, cleaned daily. Pool areas are good, not crazy busy, plenty of sun loungers."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Four Seasons Vilamoura
Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa

Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Rua da Torre d'Agua, Lote 4.11.1b, Loulé
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp4.550.388 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp4.550.388
Rp4.899.072 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Loulé. Enjoy free parking, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (840 reviews)
"EXCELENTE EVERYTHING"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Vilamoura

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Cavacos

Cavacos is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Quarteira Beach or Vilamoura Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Cavacos
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Morgadinho

Morgadinho might not have many top sights, but Vila Sol Golf and Aqua Show Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Morgadinho
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Aldeia do Golfe

When in Aldeia do Golfe, you can plan a visit to Falesia Beach and Dom Pedro Golf: Old Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Encosta das Oliveiras

While Encosta das Oliveiras isn't home to many top sights, Dom Pedro Golf: Millennium Golf Course and Dom Pedro Golf: Old Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Encosta das Oliveiras
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Fonte Santa

If you're spending some time in Fonte Santa, Quarteira Beach and Vale do Lobo Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Vale do Lobo

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Vale do Lobo. A stop by Vale do Lobo Beach or Garrao Beach might round out your trip.

Vale do Lobo

Vilamoura Travel Guide