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Vilamoura
Praia de Vilamoura
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About
Praia de Vilamoura is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 26th place out of 123 beaches in the Algarve region 17.3 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Quarteira settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long bay with turquoise water and brown fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia da falesia, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Praia de Vilamoura is located in Algarve within Quarteira, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach is an amazing destination that is definitely worth a visit. The water is warm and clear, making it perfect for swimming. There are plenty of seating options available, and you can also spot some beautiful boats in the area."
Ethan Johnson
"The beach offers an exceptional location, offering breathtaking views of the marina, which is home to a plethora of charming shops and delectable restaurants. Adding to the allure, the marina is also a haven for cool and impressive yachts."
Aria Sanchez
User reviews
"The beach is an amazing destination that is definitely worth a visit. The water is warm and clear, making it perfect for swimming. There are plenty of seating options available, and you can also spot some beautiful boats in the area."
Ethan Johnson
"The beach offers an exceptional location, offering breathtaking views of the marina, which is home to a plethora of charming shops and delectable restaurants. Adding to the allure, the marina is also a haven for cool and impressive yachts."
Aria Sanchez
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Vila Galé Café• 4 min walk
- Pepper's Steakhouse• 7 min walk
- Häagen Dazs• 7 min walk
- Side Bar - Vilamoura• 7 min walk
Attractions
- Boat Charter Algarve• 11 min walk
- Praia de Quarteira• 14 min walk
- Praia da Rocha Baixi...• 17 min walk
- Quarteira Beach• 20 min walk
Transport
- FAO• 14.8km
- Via Marina• 8 min walk
- Loule• 6.3km
Localities
- Quarteira• 1.3km
- Faro• 17.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Vilamoura?
The Praia de Vilamoura is covered with brown fine sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Praia de Vilamoura?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia de Vilamoura has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Praia de Vilamoura good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Praia de Vilamoura is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia de Vilamoura for swimming is very positive.
Is the Praia de Vilamoura good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Praia de Vilamoura secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Praia de Vilamoura?
Praia de Vilamoura can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Vilamoura?
The bar is located right on the Praia de Vilamoura.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Vila Galé Café is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Vilamoura?
There are 5023 places to stay in the Praia de Vilamoura area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Vilamoura include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Praia de Vilamoura from parking?
The Praia de Vilamoura has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Praia de Vilamoura?
There are 4 attractions near Praia de Vilamoura that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Boat Charter Algarve located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Praia de Vilamoura?
The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Vilamoura is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Praia de Vilamoura (Algarve) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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