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Issue number #9 - 2017 Table of Contents 4 GETTING AROUND 8 BEACHES 12 VILAMOURA LIFE 16 ON THE OCEAN WAVES 22 DAY & NIGHT 26 PROPERTY FOCUS 30 GOLF FOCUS 38 VILAMOURA MAP 40 DISCOUNT VOUCHERS 42 ESSENTIALS The Waves Guide Vilamoura has a Map towards the rear and all advertisers have a number reference on there to help you find them. Waves Guides, Logo and Brand are subject to copywrite and produced by Summer Is Back LDA. Contact [email protected] for more information or call 00351 910092222 Many thanks to the following contributors: VILAMOURA WORLD INFRAMOURA MARINA DE VILAMOURA DCPHOTOGRAPHY 2 Waves Guide Vilamoura Issue #9 - 2017 www.waves.pt © Summer Is Back Lda 18 Getting Around BUS TAXI WWW.EVA-BUS.COM (ENGLISH WEBSITE AVAILABLE) +351 917 230 953 +351 289 389 143 There are two taxi ranks in Vilamoura. The Quarteira bus station operates many routes locations are marked by a Taxi symbol on the across the Algarve, several of these pick up in map at the rear of the guide. Alternatively Vilamoura. The easiest bus stops to find are you can call to book one, the operators speak just in front of the main Jaffers Supermarket, English. August is very busy and you can near to Patacas. (See map) Timetables can be often wait for an hour for a taxi at the ranks downloaded from the website. so plan in advance where possible. LINHA VERDE WWW.LCGLOBAL.PT | +351 289 300 160 TRAIN SERVICES WWW.CP.PT (ENGLISH WEBSITE AVAILABLE) “The Green Line” is a circular bus route +351 707 210 22 encompassing Quarteira and Vilamoura. Purchase tickets from the driver. Nearest stations Boliqueime and Loulé. Recommendations for Vilamoura. 2 4 Waves Guide Vilamoura Issue #9 - 2017 www.waves.pt © Summer Is Back Lda Recommendations for Vilamoura. WALKERS GUIDE Vilamoura covers 20km² and walking is a great way to get from place to place. Setting off from the Marina it takes approximately: 20min.-> Old Village 10min.-> Police Station 25min.-> Hilton Hotel 40min.-> EN125 15min.-> Falesia Beach 30min.-> Tivoli Victoria THE PUBLIC BIKES Vilamoura operates a public bike system allowing registered users unlimited use of the network of over 35 pickup / drop off points across Vilamoura. Currently this service is only available to property owners in Vilamoura. For more information on the services contact www.inframoura.pt or pass by their office next to the Police Station. www.waves.pt Issue #9 - 2017 Waves Guide Vilamoura 5 © Summer Is Back Lda Recommendations for Vilamoura. Getting Around 12 · High Quality Touristic Rentals · Comprehensive Property Management · Property Marketing · Arrangement of Property Refurbishment · Access to Recreational Activities: Golf, Theme Parks, Tours & Trips · Airport Transfers & Rent A Car Tel/Fax: +351 289 312 016 Mob.: +351 9277 13609 E-Mail: [email protected] THE OLD www.villagelettings.eu VILLAGE 30 The Old Village is an Idyllic location for a peaceful getaway from it all. Popular as a holiday destination with couples and families for many years, the quaint cobbled pathways lead you through a colourful maze of townhouses, restaurants and bars. The Village is pretty much self-contained LAVAMOS SECAMOS ENGOMAMOS boasting a mini supermarket and is a WASHING DRYING IRONING stopping point on both of Vilamoura’s tourist trains, adding to the convenience. People Aberto de 2ª a Sábado Clothing per Kg visiting the area generally return year after Open Monday to Saturday Roupa ao Kg year, a positive testament to Vilamoura´s most colourful corner. If you are staying in the Marina, then why not take the tourist +351 91 750 15 70 train and go exploring the area for yourself. [email protected] Return on the train or enjoy the walk, its www.aquamarinelaundry.com downhill on the way back and about 20 Marina Plaza Lj40 - Marina de Vilamoura minutes on foot to the Tivoli Marina hotel. 8125-401 Vilamoura Located in front of Luna Olympus Hotel 6 Waves Guide Vilamoura Issue #9 - 2017 www.waves.pt © Summer Is Back Lda Recommendations for Vilamoura. 28 33 CERRO DA VILA 11 Vilamoura as a resort may be relatively young but the area has been of some importance for centuries. Evidence of this can be seen at Cerro Da Vila, an archaeological site in the heart of Vilamoura dating back to Roman times. The site is well worth a visit with remains of a Roman villa, bath houses, fish salting tanks, a port area and the foundations of a funeral tower. Situated just 100 metres from the Marina, it can be a peaceful escape in the busy summer months. Opening times: 9.30am-12.30am & 2pm-6pm Entrance: €3 | Open all year www.waves.pt Issue #9 - 2017 Waves Guide Vilamoura 7 © Summer Is Back Lda Beaches PRAIA DA MARINA “Vilamoura Beach” is conveniently situated just behind the casino and stretches between the Tivoli Hotel up towards Quarteira. The area has just completed a fantastic renovation that has brought Vilamoura and Quarteira even closer together. Being the smaller of the two beaches, it is the first to fill up during the busy summer months and the ocean whilst enjoying a great and parking can be a challenge so its best cocktail on lazy afternoons. Early evenings head there on foot. and sunsets are paradise here and you can Vilamoura beach offers a selection of water even take advantage of the discount sports and sun loungers for hire. It also vouchers in the back of this guide! boasts one of Vilamoura´s best places to Vilamoura beach has life guards on duty chill: “Maresia” is an awesome beachfront during the summer months. bar where you can take in the sunshine 5 8 Waves Guide Vilamoura Issue #9 - 2017 www.waves.pt © Summer Is Back Lda Beaches PRAIA DA ROCHA BAIXINHA “Falésia Beach” is located to the West of the Marina entrance, Falésia presents you with a stunning stretch of white sand beach spreading over 3km from Vilamoura towards Olhos d’Água. With sandstone cliffs as a wonderful backdrop it makes for a great beach day experience. The size of the beach means that even in the summer months you can find some space to relax and enjoy the sand between your toes. Falésia has a large paying, and free, car park close by so if you are travelling into Vilamoura it can be the easier option. Falésia beach has several beach bars and clubs open seasonally, It also offers showers and toilet facilities. The newest edition to Falésia beach is the Vilamoura has two stunning stunning “Rocha Baixinha” beach front beaches each with their restaurant offering amazing seafood in the most perfect location. own distinct personality. Falésia beach has life guards on duty during The choice for your beach days the summer months and offers sun loungers is simple, East or West? for hire. MEANING OF FLAGS ON THE BEACHES Green Flag Yellow Flag Red Flag Swimming No swimming Do not enter allowed allowed the water Blue Flag beaches are award winning beaches with high standards, clean water, good facilities and safety records. www.waves.pt Issue #9 - 2017 Waves Guide Vilamoura 9 © Summer Is Back Lda Recommendations for Vilamoura. Beaches 26 SUMMER TIME 27 PARTY TIME Summer Time see´s Vilamoura morph into an energetic festival of bars and clubs in a party that lasts through to the small hours. The beach bars are the place to start with the famous sunset parties in Thai Beach club and No Solo. Then head towards the Marina to continue the fun with Live Bands at O´Neills and the 19th Hole, or grab some coffee and head for one of the many clubs. Agua Moments, Bliss, Seven and Puro Beach to name just a few. 10 Waves Guide Vilamoura Issue #9 - 2017 www.waves.pt © Summer Is Back Lda Beaches SUN CARE We all love the sun, otherwise we wouldn't be here so follow some simple rules to avoid ruining your holiday. • Always use sunblock especially with younger children. • Re-apply sunblock regularly through out the day. • Cover Up. Hats are a great way to protect the head and prevent sunstroke. • Hydrate. Drink lots of water throughout the day. • Avoid sunbathing 11.00 - 3.00 where the sun is at its strongest. • Take extra care when drinking Alcohol in the sun as the effects can be multiplied leading to dehydration. WATER PARKS The Algarve has a selection of water based theme parks to choose from with activities such as swimming with dolphins and sea lions to tempt you in. Guia, Albufeira (35m drive west of Vilamoura) Quarteira (10m drive east of Vilamoura) zoomarine.pt - 351 289 560 300 aquashowparkhotel.com - 351 289 315 129 Alcantarilha, Lagoa (45m drive west of Vilamoura) Alcantarilha, Lagoa (40m drive west of Vilamoura) slidesplash.com - 351 282 340 800 aqualand.pt - 351 289 560 300 www.waves.pt Issue #9 - 2017 Waves Guide Vilamoura 11 © Summer Is Back Lda Vilamoura Life Situated in the heart of Algarve’s Golden VILAMOURA Triangle, Vilamoura is one of Portugal's A PLACE TO LIVE, VISIT & ENJOY and Southern Europe's most popular holiday resorts. Vilamoura boasts Portugal’s largest and most popular Marina, five world-renowned golf courses and some of the finest beaches in Europe. Recommendations for Vilamoura. “A Culinary Landmark on Vilamoura Marina for 24 years” www.restauranteakvavit.com For Reservations (00351) 289 380 712 14 12 Waves Guide Vilamoura Issue #9 - 2017 www.waves.pt © Summer Is Back Lda VILAMOURA NEWS EVENTS CALENDAR Vilamoura 2017 Vilamoura Marina in the Algarve has been awarded the distinction of International Vilamoura is now a thriving and vibrant Marina of Distinction: 2015-2017 by the Yacht destination.