Praia de Vilamoura
Loulé, Faro · Algarve
About the Beach
Praia de Vilamoura is one of the most cosmopolitan beaches in the Algarve, set next to one of Europe's largest marinas and surrounded by luxury hotels, golf courses and casinos. Fine sand and crystal-clear water combine with high-end amenities, making it one of the best-equipped beaches in the country. The Vilamoura marina is the starting point for boat trips and diving.
Length: 1.8 km
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Albufeira, 13.1 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Vilamoura have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Vilamoura has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Vilamoura hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Vilamoura holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Vilamoura?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Vilamoura.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Vilamoura?
The bathing season at Praia de Vilamoura runs officially from 1 June to 30 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Vilamoura?
Yes — Praia de Vilamoura has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Vilamoura?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Vilamoura specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 June to 30 September 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Loulé town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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