Friday, 16 October 2020

VILAMOURA (ALGARVE)


VILAMOURA
 37º 4' 40'' N;  8º 6' 55'' W

Vilamoura, in Algarve, on the southern coast of Portugal, is one of the three corners of Algarve's Golden Triangle. Vilamoura comprises one of the largest single tourist complexes in Europe and with about 2,000 hectares of land. The nearest airport is in Faro.
The area previously hosted the annual Almond Blossom Cross Country competition between 1996 and 2003, and the same course was selected as the venue for the 2000 IAAF World Cross Country Championships.
Vilamoura has the largest marina in Portugal with 845 berths, two beaches, a Lawn Bowling Club with two grass greens, a Tennis Centre, a Sports Club, a Shooting Club, 5 Star, and 4 Star Hotels, Tourist Apartments, self-catering Villas, Night Clubs, and an International Casino with glamorous shows, and an excellent Riding School.
With five different golf courses, since 2016 in ownership of Dom Pedro Golf as a part of the Dom Pedro Group, Vilamoura is a very popular destination for golfers all year round.
At the heart of Vilamoura is the marina which has the capacity to berth over 1,000 vessels. The marina is surrounded by large hotels and luxury holiday homes as well as a large casino and numerous restaurants and vibrant bars. In the far corner of the marina, it is possible to charter boats for big game fishing. There are also facilities for jet skiing and parascending. Close by there are also several sports clubs, a shooting range, and many night clubs. Tourism in Vilamoura is extensive and well-developed, with many different resorts with ratings from three to five stars. This is a substantially higher average than the surrounding areas, which have ratings varying from two to four.

































































































































































































FALÉSIA BEACH 
(PRAIA DA FALÉSIA)

 37.07707º N;  8.12858º W

Praia da Falesia translates to “beach of cliffs” and it is widely believed to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire world. With golden sand, clear waters, stunning red cliffs and an abundance of things to do both on the beach and off, you should definitely make this a must-see stop on your Portuguese holiday.

Located in the Algarve, between Vilamoura and Albufeira, Praia da Falesia is 6 kilometers (km) of sheer perfection. The name translates to Beach of Cliffs and with one look at the bright red cliffs that serve as a backdrop to this sandy oasis,


































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 SEARCH IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER 
IN THE DISTRICT OF FARO




Alte  +  River Beach  +  Waterfall (Queda Vigário);

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Return to mainland Portugal & 
the Azores and Madeira islands




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