Marina de Vilamoura
Marina de Vilamoura
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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About
Vilamoura Marina was the pioneer in Portugal and today it is still what it always was: the largest Marina in Portugal, voted the best, time after time, by the Publituris Portugal Trade Awards. These awards have only been possible because “our” Marina kept growing and developing, keeping step with the changing needs of clients and adapting in order to be able to respond to the growing demands of its users. Additionally, at Vilamoura Marina, we have made a firm commitment to offer the highest standards of service and hospitality. The supply of clear and useful information is an important part of that service. We would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone, to wish everyone an excellent stay, and we trust that the winds will continue to blow in our favour.
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Jason E
London, UK98 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We was staying in vilamoura and we went to this beautiful Chinese restaurant called Golden Marina where they do Asian cuisine and sushi fusion.
The staff was very friendly and welcoming we had a menu and we was able to choose what we wanted to eat we decided to go for the all you can eat buffet where you write down what numbers you want from the menu and they cook to order and bring this to you. The rule is you must eat everything that they bring out to you before you are allowed to order anything else. Any food that you don’t eat then they will have to charge you for at the end of your bill. If it’s a small amount then they will allow you to have that amount to take away with you.
The food that we ordered was amazing it was a lot of food we ordered Chinese as well as sushi and when I say it was a lot it was a lot worth the money spent. In total we spent 45 euros we had two glasses of wine six main dishes plus the tray of sushi well worth the money.
I would highly recommend you go to this restaurant you may have to call first so you can book a table as they was very busy when we was there. 0926053885
The staff was very friendly and welcoming we had a menu and we was able to choose what we wanted to eat we decided to go for the all you can eat buffet where you write down what numbers you want from the menu and they cook to order and bring this to you. The rule is you must eat everything that they bring out to you before you are allowed to order anything else. Any food that you don’t eat then they will have to charge you for at the end of your bill. If it’s a small amount then they will allow you to have that amount to take away with you.
The food that we ordered was amazing it was a lot of food we ordered Chinese as well as sushi and when I say it was a lot it was a lot worth the money spent. In total we spent 45 euros we had two glasses of wine six main dishes plus the tray of sushi well worth the money.
I would highly recommend you go to this restaurant you may have to call first so you can book a table as they was very busy when we was there. 0926053885
Written 16 June 2022
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Linda B
Sanibel Island, FL242 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
We have been in Portugal for six weeks and still have two to go. During our travels we have visited Lisbon for a few days, Cascais for two weeks and the rest of our time has been in Vilamoura. We rented an apartment overlooking the Marina and have a wonderful view. There are so many restaurants around the Marina is it hard to choose where to go but we have a few favorites and one or two “never agains”. But your find that everywhere. It is a pleasant walk around the Marina and there are many shops to explore, many with reasonable prices and a few with outrageous prices, again you find that everywhere. The beaches are beautiful but I found the beaches in Quarteria are nicer and the water warmer! Locals said it was due to the currents. There are plenty of sight seeing trips available for all ages. Check out the prices because some places charge more for the same tour. I found the Vilamoura Information Center had the best prices. After all of the positives why don’t I love it? The noise at night! Things don’t even get going until 9-10 at night and carry on until 1-2 in the morning. I am sure if we were staying a few blocks away from the Marina it would be quieter. We are renting a car for a week to tour several other cities near by for a change of scenery. Will I be back, of course and maybe if I am not in the epicenter of the noise I will love it.
Written 15 August 2021
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joshesplace
Belfast, UK34 contributions
Jun 2020
my wife and i stayed at the marina last march 2020 before the lockdown, we found the whole experience wonderful, this was my first time in portugal and i was not dissappointed. we were warned it was an expensive place to eat however i found the contary, the choices were wide ranging there were shops and bars with reasonable prices for both alcohol and food. there was even the obigatory irish bar. i would highly recommned it. we ate almost in a different place every evening we went out. we had a wonderful view over the marina and watched the sunset every night. there are several places in the marins to get tickets for the local sights both on land and at sea again reasonable prices. we found staff at all of the shops and restaurant we visited very friendly and helpful. we would definitely return.
Written 27 May 2021
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,567 contributions
Apr 2019
I wouldn't go all the way down to Algarve only to visit "Marina de Vilamoura". It is just a marina, as there are many others all around the world. But visiting Southern Portugal, why not a quick stop at it, maybe having lunch or just some coffee ... A broad sidewalk contours the marina, restaurants, cafés and shops are all over. Prices on the expensive side, due to the very affluent guests that leave their yachts and boats at anchor in the "Marina de Vilamoura". Nothing special, nothing very impressive or unforgettable. Just pricey! Enjoy!
Written 23 March 2020
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Emma Lauren Wilson
Coventry, UK20 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Great atmosphere with plenty of choices for food & entertainment.
Being vegetarian & vegan we usually struggle to find somewhere to eat (that isn’t pasta or salad), we were very surprised to find nearly every restaurant had something to offer us.
There are shops, karaoke bars, sports pubs & arcades so families wouldn’t find struggle to keep the kids entertained!
The harbour is a beautiful place to be at sunset & didn’t feel over crowded
Being vegetarian & vegan we usually struggle to find somewhere to eat (that isn’t pasta or salad), we were very surprised to find nearly every restaurant had something to offer us.
There are shops, karaoke bars, sports pubs & arcades so families wouldn’t find struggle to keep the kids entertained!
The harbour is a beautiful place to be at sunset & didn’t feel over crowded
Written 28 June 2023
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Virginia S
Zurich, Switzerland162 contributions
Mar 2022
The marina is packed with a variety of bars and restaurants. When the sun is out, it's a lovely place to have a drink by the water and there are very many bars. Some of the restaurants are rather over-priced, but the best is Il Lamparo which serves excellent Italian dishes at a decent price.
Written 18 March 2022
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Linda W
Michigan15 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
There’s not a lot to do in Villamoura , except walk around staring at rich peoples yachts and overpriced restaurants, and tacky souvenirs shops. Weather is not good off season when we came unfortunately. I’m sure it’s more lively in the season. It seems tired in appearance and worn out. It doesn’t look like a traditional old European town at all which surprised me. It’s very damp here and lots of mildew and mold in the apartment. I just don’t get the attraction to this place. Go to Florida. Looks the same and cheaper to fly to. Canadians like Villamoura off season because it’s reasonable rent prices and golf prices! People are very nice and food is very good. Would I recommend this place? No. Not impressed at all!
Written 26 February 2023
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acs1984
Cockermouth, UK1,669 contributions
Jun 2022
We visited Vilamoura Marina for a couple of hours from Albufeira using the hop on hop off bus service. It was nice to walk around the marina and have a look at the very expensive boats. There are various cafes and bars around the marina, plus a few shops.
Written 15 August 2022
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Strollingalong
Shropshire, UK250 contributions
Jan 2020
We have visited several times and its buzzy. We were here in January and obviously it was much quieter as quite a few businesses take their holiday at this time of year - but enough restaurants and bars open to have a good choice of food. Its not very big so not a place for constant visits, but a lovely 'hub.' There is now a lovely prom from Vilamoura straight in to Quarteria which is always lively during the day with visitors walking the prom right next to the beach and all the markets are in Quarteria. Its about a 20 minute walk along a lovely prom with benches for a rest if needed and an easy flat cycle.
Written 4 February 2020
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Anne Q
County Leitrim, Ireland78 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
I saw all negative reviews but I really don’t agree. It’s stunning and we stayed within 5 minutes walk away. The restaurants were superb that we went to. It’s definitely more expensive than other parts of Portugal but it’s prime location sitting having drinks,food whatever right on the water. I never found staff I shops or restaurants nothing but appreciated of your business. Food was terrific mainly fish and prawns and mussels were huge and delicious. Plenty of bars to suit your needs the loud music ones or the quiet ones with background music. Yes there are a lot of golfers but never saw any arguments or ignorance from them. It’s a stunning place for couples that want that time away to eat drink and relax we stayed 12 nights and we will go back.
Written 9 October 2024
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Where are the souvenir shops in Vilamoura pls
Written 6 September 2019
Around the Marina there are quite a few shops they normally sell the euro lotto as well so look out for that, some are in the front row and some just behind, I remember a good one facing the Tivoli hotel on the Marina next to the steakhouse, also on the other side by the News cafe, most supermarkets will sell souvenirs, the main Portuguese souvenir is the lucky cockerel and some of the statues of it are quite big, then there's the pens, magnets etc but there are lots of souvenir shops just ask a local if you cant find one most Portuguese speak good English.
Written 6 September 2019
Hi Could you tell me if Marina Vilamoura is near to Albuferia? Thank you
Written 12 May 2019
About 15 minutes in a taxi
Written 26 May 2019
Hi, hoping to have the day in Vilamoura tomorrow and wondered is there a beach bar where you can hire sunloungers looking out to the sea
Written 26 September 2018
Hi Puorbeach is amazing, you can hire sunloungers on the beach or around the private pool, little pricey at 40 euros each but worth it for a treat. There is a live DJ from Thursday to Sunday if you prefer a livelier atmosphere. The restaurant is also amazing and a must try! Sorry the reply is a little late!
Written 29 September 2018
Are the restaurants and bars open in January?
Written 30 May 2018
We were there in December over Christmas and there were restaurants open then so I would think some would be open January
Written 13 January 2019
Any activities for Children
Written 14 May 2018
There are lots of fun things for kids, an arcade, ice cream joints, in amazing donut place! I went with a 2 year and 5 years old
Written 27 May 2018
Hi, what time do the bars shut in the marina if an evening?
Written 23 April 2017
Summer I think 2am on winter probably around mid night yes
Written 24 April 2017
Frankie1512
Manchester, United Kingdom
I will be here in March, what is the weather usually like? And do they offer boat trips?
Written 18 November 2016
Hello I normally go in March each year its normally sunny and dry just come back and it was 24-28 but chilly at night you may get a bit of rain, weather in November and March is sameish.
There will be boat trips normally to caves and looking for dolphins don't know how frequent, google boat trips Vilamoura.
Written 18 November 2016
Hi can you tell me what it is like at the beginning of October is it quiet and what is the weather usually like?
Thanks :)
Written 19 July 2016
Sorry. We went early/mid July and it was fairly quiet. However I think it gets busy anytime now but no idea about October sorry.
Written 19 July 2016
Hi
Are there any shops in Vilamoura or its marina that sell pool inflatable toys?
Written 17 July 2016
There are a few shops just back from the marina that sell inflatable toys etc, if you don't mind walking go to Quarteira, there are loads of shops there that sell beach wear and accessories.
Written 20 July 2016
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