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- Where to Stay in Vilamoura – Check Out These Fab Stays 🇵🇹
Wondering where to stay in Vilamoura? I’ve been lucky enough to stay in two great hotels in Vilamoura. Here are my reviews plus some details of alternatives that you might like in the area. Read on to get the details. Where to Stay in Vilamoura? I stayed for 3 wonderful nights in the Pestana Vila Sol review. It’s one of the places that I often think back to when I am craving a nice relaxing stay. The accommodation was cute little bungalow-style rooms with a terrace. I loved the green areas around the bungalows that featured ponds, trees and lovely… Read More »Where to Stay in Vilamoura – Check Out These Fab Stays 🇵🇹 - How to Get to Vilamoura – All the Details You Need 🇵🇹Wondering how to get to Vilamoura in Portugal? Check out all the details you need so you can start planning your visit to this lovely spot in the Algarve. How to Get to Vilamoura The main way that visitors reach Vilamoura is by flying into Faro airport in Portugal. This is the main airport for the Algarve region of Portugal. The airport is located just outside the town of Faro itself. There are lots of low cost flights available to Faro from the United Kingdom. There are direct flights from the following UK airports to Faro; Flights generally cost the… Read More »How to Get to Vilamoura – All the Details You Need 🇵🇹
- Is Vilamoura Safe? Find The Stats & Info Here 🇵🇹Are you thinking of visiting Vilamoura? Wondering ‘Is Vilamoura safe?’ Check out my post which includes my experience of visiting Vilamoura as a solo female traveller, plus facts and stats to help you with your decision. Is Vilamoura Safe? I stayed in Vilamoura as a solo female traveller, having actually arrived with a friend of mine. We parted ways after 1 night and I moved to another hotel, staying for a further 3 nights. I walked alot around the local area and I also drove all round the area in my rental car too. Walking felt safe in that I… Read More »Is Vilamoura Safe? Find The Stats & Info Here 🇵🇹
- Prime Energise Hotel Review – 4 Night Half Board StayThe Prime Energise Hotel is a fitness and wellness hotel located at the Eastern end of Monte Gordo. It has the following facilities; Check out this review based on a 4 night stay in November 2023. Prime Energise Hotel What I Loved The spacious room with a separate bedroom and two balconies. Prime Energise Hotel Professional Traveller Review I booked a junior suite package for 2 people at this hotel including half board. It was November 2023 so out of season which caused some issues. Whilst the room was good the issues with facilities and service let it down a… Read More »Prime Energise Hotel Review – 4 Night Half Board Stay
- Is Monte Gordo Worth Visiting? Yes It Is and Here’s WhyMonte Gordo is on the Eastern side of the Algarve, close to the border with Spain. It’s a popular spot with Portuguese holidaymakers, many of whom have holiday apartments in the town. Read on to decide why I think it’s worth a visit. Is Monte Gordo Worth Visiting? What Is Monte Gordo Like? Monte Gordo is a mix of hotels, apartment buildings, and residential buildings. In terms of size, it is small with only around 3,500 people living there but it can accommodate many more in the holiday accommodation. We stayed at the Prime Energise Hotel, set on the edge… Read More »Is Monte Gordo Worth Visiting? Yes It Is and Here’s Why
- Day Trips From Vilamoura – A Beautiful Scenic Drive 🇵🇹Are you looking for day trips from Vilamoura? Check out this amazing scenic driving route that I did while I was on holiday in Vilamoura. It was the highlight of the trip, chock full of great scenery and wonderful moments. Read on to find out what I discovered and the easy driving route you can easily do in a day from Vilamoura, or anywhere in that area of the Algarve. Day Trips from Vilamoura Vilamoura was the base for a 4-day holiday that I took with a friend of mine. However, a parting of the ways after the first night… Read More »Day Trips From Vilamoura – A Beautiful Scenic Drive 🇵🇹
- Is Vilamoura Worth Visiting? Yes It Is. Here’s Why! 🇵🇹Wondering ‘Is Vilamoura Worth Visiting?’ Yes it is! Read on for why I think Vilamoura is a great spot to stay in the Algarve and why I chose it for my stay. Is Vilamoura Worth Visiting? Many people head to Albufeira in the Algarve. It’s a very busy destination that attracts a large number of British visitors. As such there are lots of places catering to the British. They offer full English breakfasts and menus in English for example. That’s absolutely fine if that’s what you want but for me, Albufeira is a little too busy. Vilamoura is a quieter… Read More »Is Vilamoura Worth Visiting? Yes It Is. Here’s Why! 🇵🇹
- Pestana Hotel Vila Sol Review – Fab Resort Style Hotel 🇵🇹Looking for somewhere to stay in Vilamoura? The Pestana Vila Sol is a 5 star, resort style hotel that I stayed at. Check out my Pestana Hotel Vila Sol review based on a 3 night solo stay in 2018. The hotel cost £160 in total. Pestana Hotel Vila Sol Professional Traveller Review I stayed at this hotel for three nights in Vilamoura. I loved the accommodation and the lovely green areas to enjoy. The indoor swimming pool was great, the staff were super friendly. It was a lovely relaxing stay. What I Loved Cute little bungalow-style room with a terrace.… Read More »Pestana Hotel Vila Sol Review – Fab Resort Style Hotel 🇵🇹
- Vilamoura Garden Hotel Review – Great Value 4 Star 🇵🇹Looking for a great hotel in Vilamoura? Check out my Vilamoura Garden Hotel review – it’s a great 4 star hotel just at the top of the town of Vilamoura. A 4-night stay for 2 people including breakfast and flights from the UK cost £250 in total (2018). Vilamoura Garden Hotel Algarve Review Professional Traveller Review I stayed at this hotel for one night in Vilamoura. The location was great, with plenty of free parking onsite. The restaurant did a nice breakfast and the pool area was pretty and attractive. What I Loved Lovely suite with lounge area and bedroom… Read More »Vilamoura Garden Hotel Review – Great Value 4 Star 🇵🇹
- My Wonderful Solo Female Holiday in Vilamoura 🇵🇹Here’s how an argument led to my first solo female holiday in the Algarve and started my love for solo female travel. Several years ago I took a trip with a friend – an ex-partner. We had travelled together several times before and things were mostly OK. It didn’t start well but I am grateful for that argument because without it I may not have experienced the joy of solo travel. Solo Female Holiday in Vilamoura – A Very Bumpy Start Previously when travelling together we had stayed in adjoining rooms. This had worked well given we both live on… Read More »My Wonderful Solo Female Holiday in Vilamoura 🇵🇹
- Is The Algarve Worth Going To? Yes! Here’s How & WhenEver wondered ‘Is the Algarve Worth Going To?’ – well read on. I’ve been to the Algarve a number of times, with groups as a Tour Manager and on my own holidays. Check out why you should put this destination on your to-do list and when to go. Is The Algarve Worth Going To? The Algarve is located along the Southern edge of Portugal. It has a fabulous coastline, huge sandy beaches, great places to visit and it’s very easy to travel to from the UK. The Algarve is suitable for family holidays, solo trips, golfing holidays, beach, activity and… Read More »Is The Algarve Worth Going To? Yes! Here’s How & When
- Monte Gordo Algarve Review – Everything You Need to VisitAre you looking for a holiday in the Algarve? Monte Gordo Algarve is a wonderful beach resort. It’s close to the Spanish border making it ideal for trips there as well as exploring the Algarve coastline. Check out this Monte Gordo review including everything you need to plan your visit. Monte Gordo Algarve – Summary of Visit 1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent Comments Personal Safety 5 Felt safe walking everywhere Cleanliness 4 Scenery 5 Beautiful beach Friendly People 5 Very friendly welcome & departure Weather 4 20 degrees Getting There 5 Flights to Faro from Glasgow Prestwick Facilities 4… Read More »Monte Gordo Algarve Review – Everything You Need to Visit
- Hotel Sol E Mar Albufeira Algarve Review – Great Location!Are you looking for a great hotel in Albufeira? Right on the beach? With great facilities? Well fab. You are in the right place. Check out my review of a the 4 Star Hotel Sol E Mar Albufeira. (Since my stay this hotel is now changed to being for adults only) Hotel Sol E Mar Albufeira – Location The Sol E Mar is located in Albufeira. This is one of the main resorts in the Algarve. The hotel itself is located beside the sea in a great location for exploring the old town and beach areas alike. Sol E Mar… Read More »Hotel Sol E Mar Albufeira Algarve Review – Great Location!
- Vidamar Resort Algarve Review – All You Need to KnowAre you looking for a great resort-styled hotel with everything in one place? Then check out my review of a 3-night stay at the Vidamar Resort Algarve. It’s a lovely hotel, with great rooms, plus spa facilities, beach access and a choice of restaurants. Check out my review or just put your travel dates in below to find the best prices Vidamar Resort Hotel Algarve Vidamar Resort Hotel Algarve Address The address of the Vidamar Resort Algarve is: R. da Boca da Alagoa Lote 1, 8200-424 Guia, Portugal The telephone number of the Vidamar Resort Algarve is: +351 289 038… Read More »Vidamar Resort Algarve Review – All You Need to Know
- Vilamoura Holiday Review – Here’s Everything I Did 🇵🇹Vilamoura is a lovely holiday resort set in the beautiful Algarve region of Portugal. Not only does it have lovely beaches, it also has lots of green areas, golf courses, great hotels and a marina. Check out my Vilamoura holiday review for everything you need to plan your own trip Vilamoura Vilamoura Holiday (If you want a bit more detail check out my article ‘Is Vilamoura Worth Visiting? You might also like; Is Vilamoura Safe? Is Vilamoura Expensive? My Solo Female Holiday in Vilamoura Vilamoura Holidays Getting There From the UK The main airport in the Algarve is Faro Airport.… Read More »Vilamoura Holiday Review – Here’s Everything I Did 🇵🇹
- Azores Holidays – 9 Reasons to Visit This Amazing Place
I’ve been lucky to have visited the Azores 5 or 6 times taking coach holidays on tour there. The Azores are an amazing destination to visit. Before we jump into the list let me just explain where and what they are! Azores Holidays – What Are the Azores? The Azores is an archipelego of 9 islands set off the coast of Portugal (about 1.5 hours flying time) The Azores is an autonomous region of Portugal. They have their own President and some of their own laws. Each of the 9 islands is completely different with different dialects, cultures, food and… Read More »Azores Holidays – 9 Reasons to Visit This Amazing Place
