Just five minutes’ drive from the centre of Vilamoura, Moradia Amadis is a smart three-bedroom villa set beside its own private pool. The pretty walled garden includes a covered dining terrace, perfect for getting together for a meal in the Algarve sun.

Just right for a small family or group of friends, Moradia Amadis accommodates up to six adults and one child. This fully renovated villa has a homely feel, and makes it easy to feel comfortable as soon as you arrive. There is plenty of comfy seating to sink into in the living room, which offers satellite television and DVD. There is an indoor dining area and a stylish kitchen packed with all the essentials like a fridge freezer, coffee machine and dishwasher.

This well-equipped villa has both air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and two bathrooms with a bath and showers. The three bedrooms offer lots of flexibility: as well as a double and a twin room, there’s also a triple bedroom with a double and single bed, which also has an en-suite.

It’s a pleasure to relax outside at Moradia Amadis, whether you choose one of the six sun loungers lined up beside the pool, or pop yourself in the hammock for an hour or two. The covered dining terrace also has a large barbecue oven, with additional seating on the other side of the pool.

As popular as ever, the resort of Vilamoura is glamorous yet relaxed, with lots to offer visitors. Choose from countless restaurants and bars down at the stunning marina, take a boat trip or simply a walk to admire the scenic surroundings. There are two beaches in Vilamoura, Praia da Marina and Praia da Falésia, as well as a casino and a number of golf courses – something the area is particularly well-known for.

The resort is convenient for Faro Airport, around 25km away, as well as some other attractive southern Portugal destinations. Historic Loulé, just over 20 minutes’ drive from Vilamoura, often hosts festivals and carnivals, and is well worth a visit. A similar distance away to the west, Albufeira has more sandy beaches and keeps its lively nightlife separate from a charming old town.

Vilamoura has developed into one of the Algarve’s most prestigious and popular resorts, purpose-built for visitors and full of things to attract them. Around 30 minutes’ drive from Faro Airport, it’s easy to access and sits roughly halfway along Portugal’s southern coast.

Its huge marina is the centre of the action, lined not only with yachts but bars, restaurants and designer shops. Vilamoura certainly attracts the wealthy and the famous, but retains a relaxed atmosphere and feels surprisingly peaceful given its popularity. It’s easy to go exploring by bike or on foot, or take a boat trip – although some will simply be drawn to the resort’s fine beaches or the many nearby golf courses.

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