Last minute holidays to Vilamoura

Beach-hop along the Costa de Algarve

This whole stretch of Portugal is potted with scoops of sand. In Vilamoura, a couple of beaches bookend the marina — wide belts of sand with a generous helping of sunloungers and cafés. Praia Olhos d’Agua is another local gem, thanks to the boats that travel to the nearby caves.

Splash your cash in the casino

Casino Vilamoura styles itself after the casinos of Las Vegas, so armies of slot machines, roulette wheels and poker tables star. Come evening, multi-course dinners and cabaret shows light up the place, usually followed by a firework show. There’s a top-shelf club on site, too.

Explore the marina

The marina is the centre of attention in Vilamoura. Cocktail bars parade along the waterfront, overlooking the moorings of million-pound superyachts. Designer threads and diamond jewellery stock the shops, plus there are some seriously upmarket restaurants.

Have a look at our last minute holidays to Vilamoura — they show off a choice of hotels and villas, plus an arm’s-length timetable of flights.