Discover Algarve with Hilton Vilamoura

DISCOVER ALGARVE-VILAMOURA

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COME AND SEE ALGARVE THROUGH OUR EYES...

Sunlight, warm Mediterranean climate, some of Europe's most beautiful beaches from where you can admire the rustic mountains, combining the smell of the sea with the scent of wild flowers and the friendliness of the people. Everything in the Algarve is a source of energy, offering you the chance to recharge your batteries.

All year round, the region's beaches rich in variety, natural reserves, picturesque villages, world renown golf courses, castles and fortresses and great outdoors can be enjoyed in all their splendour.

History, culture, and the popular local cuisine are readily available to all those who are curious to experience the present flavours from a distant time and only a step away of the excitement of the Algarve nightlife. Bars, discos, marinas and casinos guarantee visitors the very best kind of fun & relaxation.

Amidst landscapes of stunning beauty, the old embraces the modern, as Algarve/Vilamoura reinforces it’s credentials as a key destination for Business Meetings and Incentive programmes, with the facilities, technical resources and teams of high performing professionals necessary to match even the most demanding event.

The people of the Algarve have mixed freely with other cultures for many centuries and have long been open to welcoming visitors. Perhaps this is why people always have fond memories of the Algarve….

This is the true portrait of an Algarve that you'll find waiting for you, all year round.

Discover what makes it perfect for YOU…

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ALGARVE HISTORY & PEOPLE

AN OLD SOUL IN A NEW WORLD. A UNIQUE WAY TO DO, FEEL AND LIVE

ALGARVE HISTORY & PEOPLE World Heritage and Influences from other Worlds. In the heart of the Old World, where for centuries Barbarians, Romans and Moorish have lived, Algarve carries a unique architectural and cultural legacy and was the stage where the Discoveries for the New World started..... In Algarve there is a unique way to do, feel and live.

Travel back in Time, to the past is easy in Algarve, as all this history of civilizations can be seen across the region in an eclectic architecture, several Monuments, Roman Ruins, Medieval Old City Walls, Churches, Chapels, Castles, Fortress and Museums. From the Age of the Discoveries, Sagres, today a World Heritage Centre & Lagos are a testament to Portuguese maritime expansion and marks Europe's most south-western corner which have inspired the 15th Century Portuguese explorers to set sail into the unknown, redefining the world’s map and minds.

People in Algarve. Most of all, it is our special history with people that makes Algarvian People so special too. Having dealt with different civilisations for so many centuries, what you’ll find in Algarve is some of the friendliest People in the world, with an extraordinary hospitality, tolerant and relaxed attitude to visitors and arms wide open to other cultures.

Our Identity. Hand in hand with the unparalleled friendliness of the people, this land of good Wine & mystic Fado (Portuguese most traditional music genre, classified as UNESCO’s World’s Heritage Cultural Patrimony) carries a deeper historical legacy which can be experienced through Algarve’s rich folk heritage, with old customs & art crafts becoming living traditions, celebrations and the flavours of a unique regional cuisine imbedded in the healthy Mediterranean Diet (classified as World Heritage by Unesco).

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ALGARVE HISTORY & PEOPLE

EASY TO REACH. EASY TO BE IN. ACCESSIBLE. AFFORDABLE. MEMORABLE.

EASY TO REACH. EASY TO BE IN. There is nothing better than being able to combine work with leisure. In Vilamoura, this combination is possible.

Vilamoura´s Easy Access. Only 30 minutes driving from Faro International Airport and 2.5 hours distance from Lisbon & Seville´s Inter. Airports.

Central Location. Centrally located within the region, it is easy to explore the rest of Algarve from Vilamoura, making it the ideal base for having a good time between meetings, whether for one own free time or within a group planned activities program, completing the well balanced circle that cleverly combines business with pleasure.

Good Healthy Living at International levels. With over 3000 hours of sun in the year, you can benefit from the open air and take full advantage of Vilamoura´s healthy living and pleasantly free lifestyle, which have made it the biggest & best private resort in Portugal and the only certificated destination classified as “National Quality of Life Reserve”. In no other urban complex can you have 950 hectares of treated green areas, with all the necessary residential infrastructures supporting it, with International Health Care facilities, good sports and leisure complexes, an extensive and functional network of cycle paths, footpaths throughout gardens, shops, restaurants and service companies in practically all areas.

European Quality, at Affordable Prices with Peaceful Safety. Services in Portugal/Algarve are among the lowest in Western Europe combining affordable experiences while still upholding high standards of service, infrastructures and teams of high performing professionals capable to respond efficiently even to the most demanding event. Algarve/Vilamoura area can be peacefully enjoyed, with Portugal ranking on the top 20 of the safest countries in the world, in a region where English is widely spoken and tourist services and facilities all bear the seal of quality making it an international key business destination.

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THINGS TO DO

FOR ALL TASTES. FOR ALL AGES. FOR ALL SEASONS.

THINGS TO DO Sophisticated & Natural! Vilamoura and nearby area offers a variety for dinning & clubbing all year through, with a selection for all tastes and states of mind. Venues are all close by Hilton Vilamoura, either walking distance or no more than 30 minutes driving. A short distance away, lays an unknown Algarve, in which Nature remains untouched and is ready to be discovered in many ways.

Vilamoura Marina. It is Europe's leading prize-winning Marina, providing its visitors with a prestigious atmosphere in a great waterfront that is a beautiful open sky shopping Centre, ranging from exquisite shops; Water sports & boat cruises, boutiques; top restaurants, bars and a Casino. The Marina is a major Vilamoura landmark and one of the Algarve's most cosmopolitan destinations & only 5 Minutes away from Hilton Vilamoura, with a Hotel Free Shuttle.

By Night. Throughout the year, this 20 km area offers countless restaurants, from rustic ambiances to Michelin´s star fine dinning ( one being in the back of the Hotel) and WOW venues in historical buildings/monuments, now prepared to host amazing private group dinners. After nightfall, even during the so-called low-season, Vilamoura Marina and its surroundings, maintain its allure with bars and leisure spots creating a diverse atmosphere and experiences. The Vilamoura Casino present quality shows, luxurious gaming rooms & a Club to continue dancing with friends well into the night.

Ria Formosa Natural Reserve. Standing out on the coastline, a unique ecological system of awe-inspiring biodiversity. This internationally recognised wetland of 18.400 hectares, over 60 Kilometers is continually changing because of the movements of winds, currents, and tides, is an invaluable habitat for wildlife. Visitors can enjoy Ria Formosa throughout the year, by pleasant trails or cruises on the ever calm waters of the lagoon.

Interior Algarve. Algarvian Mountain Hills offer a scenery of valleys, mountains of green forests, making way for fountain springs, typical little villages, oaks, carob, orange, fig & almond trees in blossom. Thematic Routes can be easily map out to include art crafts, wine & food experiences along the way.

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THINGS TO DO •Vilamoura Jogging & Fitness Tracking, Tennis Academy, Mini-Golf, Electric/Standard Bike rental, Vilamoura´s Roman Ruins •Private Tours for: Cities, Historical Algarve, Best of the East| West Algarve, Tradition Routes, Shopping •Jeep Safari -Interior of Algarve (Thematic Routes, Lunch/Dinner in typical Mountain restaurant also available) •Explore Algarve by: Segway, Harley Davidson, Classic Cars, Trike Experiences, Quad Biking, Buggy, 4x4 Adventure, BTT, Horse Riding •Ria Formosa Lagoon: visited by Boat or Trails (Clam Picking and Lunch in Desert Island Restaurant also available) •Lake Water Sports (15 minutes away from Hilton Vilamoura): Fly Boarding, Canoe, Kayak, Sailing, Remote Control Boat Competition •Gastronomic Experiences, Wine/Local liquors tasting. Private Dining in Monastery from 1519, inside Chapel & including access to Museum available.

•Nature Paddy, Rally Paper, Orientation Activities, Treasure Hunt ( also available in historical centres) •Karting (indoor and outdoor), Race Track Experiences in Algarve Autodromo •Team Building Games (Human Monopoly, Drum Session, Beach Games, Corporate Social Responsibility … ) •And many, many more…

Many of the activities can be combined with each other and Team Building Activities can be incorporated on them.

A tailor-made Activities Program can be prepared by Hilton Vilamoura especially for you, taking into consideration your preferences, participants ‘free time on your Event Agenda and time of the year. All to make sure you will make the most of Algarve during your stay with us.

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HILTON VILAMOURA: ACTIVITIES & SERVICES FOR ALL TASTES. FOR ALL AGES. FOR ALL SEASONS.

HILTON VILAMOURA: ACTIVITIES & SERVICES •Free 24h fully equipped gym •Fitness: Yoga, Pilates sessions and Personal Trainer also available •1 heated covered pool (also possible for remote controlled sailing competition team activity) •Wine Tastings & Workshops (Cocktails, Gastronomic ”Cataplana”, Spa.. ) •Traditional/Folk Musical Performers possible to organize in private (Portuguese Night -with Fado, Academic “Tunas”, Folklore Dancing or others) •7-Seven Spa: Portugal´s largest spa, with 2,800 sqm, open until 9 PM, with special access fee for Spa Circuit: Sauna, Turkish bath, Shower Experience/ Tropical Storms Tunnel; Ice Fountain; 2 Therapeutical Swimming Pools (one with waterbeds) & Jacuzzi: 15,00€, per person/all day •Spa Packages from 65€ p/person ( 1 hour treatment, including full access to Spa Circuit above) •Resort´s own PGA Golf Pro for Golf Tips, Swing Analysis, Golf Clinics & on-site Golf Simulator, for friendly competition. Group rates available.

•1 golf course at our doorstep (Pinhal) + 4 world renowned courses within 10 minutes with free Shuttle included •Free transfer to the Marina (open area of entertainment; shopping, restaurants & casino- 5 minutes away) AIRPORT TRANSFERS: •Faro Airport: up to 3 pax -36.00€ | up to 8 pax-85.00€ | from 15 pax-12.00€ p/person ( each way-estimated time: 30 minutes) •Lisbon Airport: up to 3 pax -390.00€ | up to 8 pax-530.00€ | from 15 pax-550.00€ (each way-estimated time: 3 hours) (Service including flights monitoring to ensure pick-up in case of delays, meet & greet on arrivals gate and full assistance during pick-up/drop)

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HILTON VILAMOURA

ALGARVE´S CENTURIES OF HOSPITALITY & BEAUTY. HILTON´S 95 YEARS OF BEST IN CLASS

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