Best of Vilamoura

Vilamoura Essentials

This selection highlights the diverse infrastructure of Vilamoura, from the 1st-century Roman ruins of Cerro da Vila with their preserved mosaics to the 18-hole Dom Pedro Laguna Golf Course. The list covers the red-cliffed Praia da Falésia and the central Praia de Vilamoura. Local food culture is represented by the Mercado do Peixe and marina-side dining at Akvavit, complemented by leisure spots like the NoSoloÁgua beach club and the Roman-themed Family Golf Park.

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Roman ruins of Cerro da Vila

The Roman Ruins of Cerro da Vila are the remnants of a historical villa in the Algarve region of southern Portugal.

Praia de Vilamoura

Sandy beach located between the marina and Quarteira, featuring sun loungers and proximity to central resort amenities.

Praia da Falésia

Expansive beach characterized by its high, reddish-orange sandstone cliffs and a six-kilometer stretch of sand reaching toward Olhos de Água.

Dom Pedro Laguna Golf Course

An 18-hole course designed by Joseph Lee, distinguished by its open terrain and numerous water hazards across low-lying coastal land.

Mercado do Peixe

Traditional fish market featuring daily catches from local Atlantic waters and a variety of regional produce.

NoSoloÁgua

Waterfront beach club and bar offering lounge seating and music, situated at the entrance of the Vilamoura Marina.

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Akvavit

Fine-dining restaurant located on the marina's edge, serving a menu of international dishes and Scandinavian-inspired specialties.

Family Golf Park

Minigolf complex featuring two 18-hole courses designed with themes inspired by the history of the Roman Empire.