Vilamoura - A Great Place for an Active Algarve Holiday

If you're hoping to make the most of the greaton offer. You can catch the latest blockbusters at
outdoors when planning your holidays in 2011, look nothe local cinema, try your luck in the large on-site
further than Vilamoura in the Algarve for plenty ofcasino or pay a visit to one of the area's many
activity.popular nightclubs. No matter what you choose, there
Set in some 2,000 hectares of land, Vilamoura is oneis sure to be something to keep you entertained on
of Europe's largest purpose-built resorts - and it isyour holiday to the Algarve!
filled with facilities to help you make the most ofVilamoura has been designed specifically to cater to
your active break. Whether you're looking to brushtourists and is built around a breathtaking 1,000-berth
up on your golf game, learn how to play tennis, hikemarina. Here, you can sample delicious seafood at
in tranquil pine forests or indulge in a wide range ofone of the local eateries, enjoy an ice cream cone or
other outdoor pursuits, Vilamoura has something forindulge in a bit of shopping.
everyone.If you're a history buff who prefers to seek out the
In fact, you'll find an on-site lawn bowling club witharea's colourful past, you'll also find plenty to keep
two greens and a well-respected horse riding schoolyou interested in this part of Portugal - Vilamoura is
is also located within the facility. There are alsohome to preserved Roman ruins that were
numerous golf courses for you to choose from - anduncovered during the construction of the resort in
you may even find you want to try more uniquethe 1960s. And for even more history, head to
outdoor pursuits as well. You can take to the waternearby Loule, where you can explore a 13th century
to give big game fishing a go, or remain on dry landchurch and a castle.
and try your hand at clay pigeon shooting - theNo matter what you're after on your relaxing holiday
choices are virtually endless!to the Algarve, Vilamoura is sure to deliver -
When you've finished with your outdoor activities forparticularly with its agreeable climate! No matter what
the day and the sun has slipped below the horizon, ityou choose to do here, you will leave your break in
is time to check out the entertainment Vilamoura hasPortugal feeling refreshed.