The area of Vilamoura is one of the largest single tourist complexes in Europe, covering some 2000 hectares.

It has been designed to be the perfect holiday destination - catering to all tastes with an enormous choice of restaurants and shops and outstanding sports facilities.

Its southern border is lined by a long sandy beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Amongst the many attractions and facilities there are 4 different Golf Courses, a large Marina, a Lawn Bowling Club, a Tennis Centre, a Sports Club, a Shooting Club, Night Clubs, an International Casino, a Cinema, a private Airstrip and an excellent Riding School.

Within the centre of Vilamoura there is a preserved Roman Site and Museum of Cerro da Vila providing an interesting glimpse into the past of the area. In Roman times this location was important in producing a fish paste known as "garum". The ruins also include the baths in which the mariners used to bathe.

As a location specifically designed for tourism it has proved to be a very successful location for all ages due to the variety of its facilities that it provides holidaymakers.