The Mour the Merrier

By Courier Travel

June 6 2016, 4:00pm

Vilamoura is one of Euan's top holiday picks.

Vilamoura has become one of Portugal’s biggest tourism resorts but remains one of the most glamorous.

The town’s glitzy marina is the hub of the action in Vilamoura where impressive yachts are moored alongside chic bars and elegant restaurants.

Vilamoura and the rest of the Algarve too, boasts plenty of beaches, waterparks, world-class golfing and quaint rustic towns to explore so it’s ideal for a family holiday in the sun.

Vilamoura attracts all ages of beach lovers, golfers, wine buffs and nature lovers so you’ll be sharing the resort with everyone from 0-90!

Vilamoura lies at the heart of the Algarve and this popular region of Portugal has kept holidaymakers flocking here in their droves for years.

The weather is also a pull for foreign visitors as the country basks in around 300 days of sunshine a year.

There’s a fabulous selection family friendly accommodation in Vilamoura to suit every pocket and here’s the top five choices from our friends at talkholiday:

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura
Pestana Vila Sol
The Old Village Apartments
Vila Gale marina
Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas

If you can bear to tear yourself away from the poolside, there are some super excursions and activities in Vilamoura too.

Here’s what you could be getting up to this summer:

Slide & Splash

Cool off with some fun at the Algarve’s waterparks such as Zoomarine and Aqualand

Lisbon

A day trip to the Portuguese capital is not to be missed. Enjoy sightseeing on a tour of the city’s historic landmarks.

Wine and Dine

The marina at Vilamoura is the culinary hotspot of the resort offering a fabulous line up of international and traditional Portuguese cuisine.

Retail Therapy

Vilamoura is packed with tempting designer boutiques and sophisticated jewelers but for more pocket friendly purchases, visit the bustling gypsy market which is held weekly in the nearby village of Quarteira

Feeling Lucky?

Enjoy a night out in Vilamoura’s glamorous casino where you can play the games room before taking in the glitzy cabaret show.

If Vilamoura is on the cards for you and yours this summer, check out these fabulous prices from our friends at talkholiday.

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