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Once Europe’s largest privately developed beach resort, Vilamoura remains one of the Algarve’s most elegant and cosmopolitan seaside destinations. Developed in the 1960s around its internationally renowned marina, the town is famous for luxury yachts, waterfront restaurants, and a lively promenade perfect for evening strolls.

Covering more than 1,600 hectares near Faro, Vilamoura offers a wide range of leisure activities, including world-class golf courses, sailing, scuba diving, tennis, horse riding, and many other water sports. Modern apartments and broad palm-lined streets surround the marina, ensuring the sea is always close by.

The area also has a rich history dating back over 2,000 years, when the Romans built a nearby harbour at Cerro da Vila, creating a thriving fishing and trading settlement whose ruins can still be visited today.