Vilamoura|
Vilamoura 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 development. Due to the size of the resort area it offers the visitor nearly every form of sport and entertainment. On the southern border iare two long sandy beaches swept by the Atlantic Ocean. Amongst the many attractions and facilities there are six different golf courses, a large marina, a lawn bowling club with two grass rinks, 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 with glamorous shows, a cinema, several spas and an excellent riding school. Within the centre of Vilamoura there is a preserved Roman site and museum 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 holiday destination for all ages due to the variety of facilities that it provides holidaymakers.
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