Villa Acacia overlooks the driving range of the Pinhal Golf Course in Vilamoura. It is situated in a quiet residential area, not too far from all amenities. There are shops, bars and restaurants within a 2 minute walk (near the Hilton Hotel) and a 15 minute walk will take you to The Old Village. The Marina with its lively atmosphere and night life is also easily accessible via the tourist train that stops nearby, or alternatively it is a 5 minute drive.
The open-plan living/dining room has comfortable furniture, a fireplace and satellite TV with English channels including BBC and ITV. From here doors open onto the garden and swimming pool area and there is a modern kitchen.
The two first floor bedrooms both have doors leading onto a lovely sun terrace, which can also be accessed via the landing, with views over the garden, pool and golf course.
Tourist licence number 20721/AL
Vilamoura, Algarve
Vilamoura is one of the longest established resorts on the coast. Situated about 25kms from Faro Airport, it has a smart marina, filled with boats and ocean-going yachts as its centrepiece. Around the marina are parades of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars overlooking the waterfront which has cocktail bars, Chinese food, pizzas, pancakes, burgers - there is even a Polynesian restaurant! During the summer, the marina has a vibrant atmosphere and this is very much the place to see and be seen. Talented artists will paint a good likeness for just a few euros, or you may prefer to stroll past the many opulent yachts. Beside the marina, there is a long, sandy beach. If you feel adventurous, there are boats to take you big game fishing or you can hire one for a leisurely trip along the coast for sunbathing and a picnic.
Vilamoura is perhaps best known for its...
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top quality golf courses and with another at the nearby Vila Sol resort there are six within a very small radius. For more information please see
Algarve Golf Desk. There is also horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, tennis, fishing, scuba diving and water skiing. Browns Health Club has aerobics, tennis, squash, a sauna, swimming pool and snack bar - temporary membership can be arranged locally. Vilamoura also has a casino, with nightly shows, and a cinema.
Pros
Perfect for families, with many of the villas close to the exciting marina. Also great for sport lovers, especially golf!
Cons
Tends to be very, very busy in the height of the summer and it is often difficult to get tee times and there can be long waits in restaurants.
