The fun begins on arrival with youngsters enjoying their own check-in experience and welcome treats.

Family dining is playful and hassle-free with a dedicated dining area and personalised meal plans for babies and toddlers.

Let our caring, energetic kids' club staff excite young minds with creative fun all day – from a playroom, inspiring games, arts and crafts, to cooking, swimming and sports.

The Worldwide Kids' Football and Dance Academies provide children and teens up to 18 years old a fitness-oriented activity option, with fully qualified instructors and a progressive coaching class to improve their individual skills and techniques while having fun.

Parents can relish precious time alone with trusted babysitters available around the clock.

This is Algarve's new premier hotspot for laidback relaxation and beach club vibes. Spend hot days and nights overlooking lush gardens and crystal waters. Enjoy elevated calmness and fresh entertainment, from fine dining to live DJs.

Purobeach Beachfront Restaurant: Open February - November
Purobeach Poolside Bar: Open April - September

Note: Anantara Vilamoura provides complimentary daily shuttles to Vilamoura marina and beach between 9.30 am and 12.00 midnight, as well as complimentary access and sun loungers at Purobeach poolside or beachfront.

A host of aqua parks, open from May to September, provide a refreshing summer playground – from tropical pools with artificial waves, to slides of every shape and size, towering kamikaze shoots and roller coasters.

Ride horses in the beautiful Formosa Natural Park with experiences for beginners, youngsters and the more advanced in the company of a professional rider. Trek along beaches, through countryside and up mountains with breathtaking views.

Refresh your sense of adventure with a scenic boat trip. Cruise in search of dancing dolphins, with birds flying overhead. Admire the Algarve’s ruggedly beautiful coastline of caves and rock formations.

Sail along the Algarve coast on a yacht or catamaran, cruising past some of Europe’s finest beaches. Soak up the sun on wide open deck. Swim and snorkel, then jump back on board for refreshments, or enjoy lunch on the deserted beaches and coves of Benagil.

The Algarve is a premier golfing destination and our resort is ideally placed for days on some of the finest courses. Enjoy direct access to the Arnold Palmer-designed Victoria fairways, its driving range, putting green and a dedicated golf instructor, followed by drinks at the Club House.

Call upon our Golf Guru, Tomás Carlota, who boasts years of professional knowledge, to tailor your ultimate golfing experience.

Hop in an open-sided Thai tuk tuk for a unique Vilamoura tour. Explore historic Roman ruins, superb golden beaches and the sophisticated marina, with a well-informed local guide providing fascinating insights.

This private experience at a marine life and conservation park allows you to interact with dolphins in a large lagoon under the supervision of a qualified trainer, with a vídeo and photo album as souvenirs.

One of Portugal’s Seven Natural Wonders, this 18,000-hectare park features coastal lagoons that change with the winds, currents and tides. Discover the Algarve’s cultural origins aboard a traditional wooden boat and enjoy lunch at an incredible seafood restaurant.

The new Emo Wine Boutique is an opportunity to learn and ask questions of our Wine Guru and his team of expert Gold Pin sommeliers. Sample Portuguese and international nectars, finding new depths of flavour, rare notes and fine aromas. Purchase a bottle from our extensive wine list, given the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and continue on your journey of decadent discovery.

Delve deep into the vines of Portugal and beyond where every journey is a rich and refined experience.

Relish expert tasting sessions in our dedicated wine room. Embark on private excursions to renowned local vineyards and sample exquisite labels at local boutique wineries.

Indulge in a bespoke private dinner, enriched by a personal butler, chef and Wine Guru. 

Celebrate a special occasion, family gathering or simply the beauty of romance. Browse our connoisseur barbecue and Algarvian cuisine menus. Collaborate with your personal chef to fine tune any of the dishes. Allow our knowledgeable Wine Guru to recommend the perfect vintage from our impressive cellar.

Much more than a cooking class, this local culinary adventure begins with a chef-guided tour of the famous Loulé food market. Learn traditional techniques to craft age-old Portuguese recipes in our open theatre kitchen.

Elevate your food and wine pairing knowledge with a Wine Guru experience – selecting the ideal vintage to complement your lunch. Take home a Spice Spoons shopping bag of cooking accessories and recipe cards.