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Vilamoura
Vilamoura is the name given to an area rather than to any actual
town. It is outstanding in that it is one of the largest single tourist
complex in Europe and covers some 2.000 hectares of land. The land is
variable in its vegetation, some parts covered in pine forests whilst others
open recovered marshland. The company that owns this complex is extremely
environmentally conscious and every effort is being made to protect nature
within its continued planned development. Due to the size of the resort area
it offers the visitor nearly every form of sport and entertainment, and on
its southern border is a long sandy beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Amongst
the many attractions and facilities there are four different Golf Courses, a
large Marina, a Lawn Bowling Club, a Tennis Centre, a Sports Club, a
Shooting Club, 5 Star and 4 Star Hotels, Tourist Apartments, self-catering
Villas, Night Clubs, an International Casino, a Cinema, and an excellent
Riding School. Within the center of Vilamoura there is a preserved
Roman Site and Museum of Cerro da Vila providing an interesting
glimpse into the past of the area. In Roman times this location was
important in producing a fish paste known as "garum". The ruins also
include the baths in which the mariners used to bathe. As a location
specifically designed for tourism it has proved to be a very successful
location for all ages due to the variety of facilities that it provides
holidaymakers. The municipal administration of the area falls under that of
Loulé.
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