Area
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Nearest travel links
| Airport | Faro Airport |
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| Ferry | Faro 25.00 km |
| Train station | Loule 10.00 km |
| Car | Car not necessary |
How to get there
The easiest way to get to Vilamoura is if you take the A22 (highway). From the airport follow signs for Portimão, take the A22 (Via do Infante) in the direction of Portimão/Lisboa. Leave the A22 at junction 11 (Boliqueime/Vilamoura) and continue straight ahead following directions for Vilamoura. Follow the signs to the center (Centro), passing three roundabouts and continuing straight ahead.
Once you reach a GALP petrol station (also known as Posto Dois) to your right, follow directions to the Casino, go past the Marina and take the first turn to the right to the AMPALIUS HOTEL. Stop right at the roundabout by the beach and search for the new Crowne Plaza to your left. The condo is next to it.
Fly to Faro with either Easyjet, BMI, Flybe, Jet2, Thomson, Globspan, Monarch, Airtours, BA, Thomas Cook or Ryanair/Aerlingus if flying from Ireland.
Flight is approximately 2.5 to 3hrs. Reliable and affordable car hire companies nearby available. Cars can be collected/left at Faro Airport. Cars can also be delivered to the Apartment if required. Taxis are available at the Airport and the cost each way is approximately 35 Euros.
Activities near Vilamoura
| Sports | Golf course on site or within 15 min walk, Tennis in town, Water sports, Horse riding, Fishing |
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| Great for | Walking trips, Rural or countryside trips, City breaks, Beach or lakeside relaxation, Cycling trips |
Getting around
I'd recommend you stay in Villamoura and hire a car. From one side to the other, the Algarve is not too big to drive safely on their roads. Each one of the coastal towns is worth a visit, to get its feel and have a look at beaches, while the inland towns are worth a visit too. Albufeira is arguably the most popular, with a long beautiful beach, old town square, populated with lots of shops and restaurants. Favourite towns of mine are Lagos, Quarteira and Loule.