Vilamoura, Portugal: Average Review Ratings

Weather

Weather was beautiful for the full week with nice warm evenings.

Holiday

Excellent, been many holiday resorts in Europe and this was by far one of the nicest places to visit. very clean area, friendly people an7d picturesque marina area...Stunning.

Places Recommended

Marina with beautiful scenery and restuarants for sun set, also lots of local Portuguese eating places very good...i'm going back this year in September.

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes

Weather

Weather in Vilamoura can be changeable in January, February and March.

However once April starts there's a noticeable change towards the summer heat that is typical of the Algarve.

Temperature in January is warm with lots of sunshine, but also can be windy and wet at times.
February is often good but each year has brought a different mix, but always with some sunshine to be had.
March is a month of surprises, sometimes wonderful sometimes disappointing but always warmer than the UK.

A very attractive place for both a short or long break in the winter.

Holiday

Wonderful

Places Recommended

Loule Market,
Quarteira promenade,
Gaia Beach,
Carvoeira

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes

Weather

We Generally take our Holidays in November and have now for 28 years and always found the weather to be reasonable, not to hot and cooler in the evenings.

There are some days that it may rain but we always come home with a Tan.

Holiday

Having visited Vilamoura over the last 28 years it is obvious that we enjoy holidaying in the Area.

We first purchased a Time Share in 1984 very close to the Marina.

In the early days there was very little development but what we were impressed by was the friendliness of the people in the Hotels and Restaurants and some have remained very good friends.

In our Time Share we enjoy a great deal of comfort and views also seeing the development of the Marina and Casino, though nothing has been spoilt with high rise hotels as seen in other areas.

In 2006 we changed our Time Share for a little more Luxury for a Presidential Suite which had a very large Balcony offering more views and our own Jacuzzi.

We will be back again this year.

Places Recommended

There are so many places to visit, to name them all would be impossible!

Obviously, one place is the Marina with its luxury Yachts and the numerous Restaurants surrounding, some at reasonable prices however if you go up another Tier there are some far cheaper options.

There are also shops selling various goods, Clothing shops selling designer clothes and others not so costly.
There is assortment of other retail outlets.

If you want to go out of the area there are many trips visiting various places of interest in the Algarve.

Taxis and Bus Services close by to take you East or West.

A trip to Quarteira Market is worth a look every Wednesday.
Quarterier is just a short walk where you could drop by the Fish Market, there is also many more Restaurants worth a look, particularly those with Portuguese dishes.

Piri Piri Chicken is a must. Make Enquiries to the natives for the best.

Hire a Car and go inland to some of the real Algarve, the countryside differs from east to west and also further inland.

Not only do you have good Portuguese food and drink it is very much cheaper.

A trip from one end of the Algarve to the other along the Coast road either by Car or a organised tour should not be missed.

This makes Vilamoura a central point for your ventures unless you are Golfer then you are limited to a few stops.

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes

Weather

We stayed here from November 3- 21st. We had maybe three days of rain,but the temperature was around 20 every day, sunny warm days... Just beautiful!

Holiday

We Stayed at the Crowne Plaza and, because it was off season, it was very reasonable. Beautiful ocean view suite, enjoyed watching all the little fishing boats front and fisherman fishing. Walking to both Marinas. The village has many shops and restaurants... We also booked many tours that run all along the Algarve. Would definitely recommend Vilamoura to everyone: a great vacation.

Places Recommended

All the little cities,like Shagres . The interior of The Algarve, the Rock of Gibralter. Long day but worth the trip. Faro , Loule. Take tours so you know what you are looking at .

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes

Weather

Always hot

Holiday

Brilliant: plenty to do; went jetskiing and paragliding.

Places Recommended

All along the Algarve; been going now for 25 years plus. Back again in July and October

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes

Weather

Simply amazing. We stayed until the end of October and we had sunshine all along.

The beach was also great.

Holiday

Awsome. We stayed in a 9 bedroom Villa called Vilamarques (vilamarques.com) which we strongly recommend.

Places Recommended

The marina, the casino, the nice resuarants around it and of course, the golf course's.

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes

Weather

The weather was superb, sun was shining, the sea was warm and the locals were brilliant.

We enjoyed a wonderful September, it was hot all day, and stayed warm until about 7.30pm, then it cooled down abit but we managed with just a cardigan.

Holiday

We enjoyed every single minute of it, we stayed in an apartment about 10 minures walk from the harbour.

We strolled in at night and grabbed a cab back (4 euro). The food was superb right near the apartment, so we didn't have to spend a fortune around the harbour restaurants.

We had a great BBQ on the balcony of the apartment so we also had a night there.

Local supermarket was great. Fresh meats, fruits and chilled beer.

Places Recommended

We recommend the chicken house near Jaffas supermarket, best Piri Piri in the area.

La Cabana is also a great place to eat, local food, local prices and a superb atmosphere.

We stayed at Golferias Apartments, next to Honorio, about 10 minuites walk from the harbour.

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes

Weather

In August very, very hot.

October /November has been lovely also.

Once when I went in March and it rained two days but other than that always good.

Holiday

My holiday here is always fantastic.

I have been coming here for twenty-two years and have been to every town along the Algarve coast.

Carveiro is lovely, Quateira, Lagos and many more.

I always come back to Vilamoura and made great friends out here with the Portuguese.

The Old Village apartments are lovely and have three lovely pools. Everybody there is lovely can't wait to get back. I have just booked again for November.

Places Recommended

ZOOMARINE

MARINA

GO KARTING

ALAMANCIL SHOPPING

QUATEIRA

FIGOS

ALL THE BEACHES

OLD VILLAGE INN (PUB)

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes

Weather

I was quite disappointed with the weather in October. Maybe it was just bad luck but it was cloudy most days. The only time it was sunny was at about 9.00am, but as you can imagine it was a bit too cold to be sitting by the pool that early.

Holiday

Holiday was good, went to the harbour for ice creams and shopping.
There are some great restaurants for eating out at night & the pool was lovely

Places Recommended

Beach is the best place to tan.

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes

Weather

Great place, the weather was fantastic never saw a cloud in 8 days we were there in the 80s every day there is a great breeze that keeps you cool.

Holiday

Had a great time went to the beach almost evey day , went on a fishing trip , had a sail in a old ship from Vilamoura Marina, already booked return next year , stayed at the Mourastar apartments on the golf courses modern smart apartments home from home .

Places Recommended

Karting , Zoo Marine , Aquashow,Quateira

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes

Weather

Scortchin.

The sun always shined.

The sun heated up the pool so it was really warm. Lovely Jubbly.

Holiday

Fantastic, the marina is so facinating,lots of activtity. Facilities are great. It can be busy in July.

Places Recommended

Chicos, he has a very welcoming service style. Food is fantastic. But better still you can walk by during the day and enjoy a dip in the pool and a drink at the bar.

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes

Weather

The weather in Vilamoura is very pleasant : the sun is great without it being too hot for children.
It stays warm into the night for outdoor eating and the breeze is also very nice on particulary hot days.

Holiday

We have been to Vilamoura 3 times and we love it.
The shops are nice (no tat shops) the restaurants are very reasonable and there is everything you could think of to choose!!
We stayed within a ten minute walk out of Vilamoura at the old village which is an exelent place to stay with bars and restaurants on site. Vilamoura is 10/10 !!!!!!!!!

Places Recommended

Beaches Casino Marine Zoo

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes

Weather

The weather in Vilamoura is never disappointing.
The sun shines daily and is very warm indeed!
Sometimes you can get a lovely cool breeze whilst sunbathing which can be needed!!

Holiday

Our holiday was fab, we go to Vilamoura every year possible for two weeks! It's so relaxing and breathtaking!

We stay in apartments called Pinhal Da Marina, which is set amongst Pine trees and in a quiet set back surroundings away from the road!

There is plenty to do and the marina is full of life during the day and night!

Places Recommended

Zoo Marine and Guia Beach

Recommend Vilamoura to others

Yes