| The autumn of 2007 saw the Portugal Masters | | | | Dolphin/Whale Watching, Sailing, Surfing, |
| Golf tournament hosted at Vilamoura's Victoria | | | | Windsurfing, Water Skiing, Diving, Paragliding, |
| Golf Club, on October 18 through to 21 and won | | | | Jet-skiing, Power Boat Hire, Coastal/Deep Sea |
| by Briton Steve Webster. This was the third | | | | Fishing, Boat Trips, Tennis, Horse Riding and |
| European Tour event held in Portugal in 2007 and | | | | cycling. |
| a true acknowledgment of this country's growing | | | | Vilamoura Marina features a very wide range of |
| involvement in the world of golf. | | | | stylish bars, restaurants & designer shops |
| Now being the envy of most other European | | | | and casino whilst the whole area portrays a |
| nations, Portugal is investing a significant 50 million | | | | high-class atmosphere far away from the typical |
| Euros (about £33 million) in the international | | | | package-type holiday. After dark, the Marina is |
| promotion of its golf opportunities and Portugal is | | | | brightly lit & becomes the perfect setting for |
| fast becoming the destination for golfers the | | | | waterside dining & vibrant nightlife. You will |
| world over. | | | | experience a cosmopolitan & very high-class |
| The Portugal Masters which offered a purse of | | | | experience as you gaze upon the many luxury |
| over 3 million Euros (approximately £2 | | | | Yachts around the waters edge of this millionaire's |
| million) was amongst the richest on The European | | | | playground. |
| Tour and attracted a selection of very high profile | | | | Marina & Falesia beaches are both 'Blue Flag' |
| players, not to mention the world's press. The | | | | (Highest European standard of safety & |
| Victoria Golf Club delivered on its potential as one | | | | cleanliness possible), both feature very gentle |
| of the finest in Europe. Designed by Arnold Palmer | | | | slopes into the sea (ideal for children) & are |
| two years ago, Vilamoura's Victoria, the fifth | | | | massive - so crowding is never a problem! The |
| course to be added to the Vilamoura complex | | | | area therefore remains high on the places to visit |
| had time to mature and develop for this major | | | | list and means that rentals of holiday property to |
| tournament. However, little more than a year | | | | sun seekers and golfers throughout the year will |
| after its completion, it was hosting the WGC | | | | remain strong. Investors buying to rent out during |
| World Cup Matches and golfing television viewers | | | | the holiday seasons are still sure of their return. |
| around the world realized what a spectacular | | | | Even with the emergence of eastern European |
| course had been produced and a golfing | | | | destinations offering low cost investment, |
| destination to be visited. | | | | Portugal's Vilamoura, with it's manicured lawns and |
| However, what effect will this have on property | | | | verges, selection of high standard golfing facilities, |
| investment in the Vilamoura area? | | | | great beaches and last but not least, the weather, |
| The Vilamoura resort has always provided a | | | | will not be relegated as yesterday's property |
| high-energy environment and there is still a | | | | news. |
| plethora of local activities including Water Parks, | | | | |