Villa Lupus is in Vilamoura, a seaside town in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. The luxury area is known for its large marina filled with elegant bars and authentic Portuguese restaurants, top-notch golf courses and sandy beaches with calm waters and golden sands.
In fact, the villa is located right next to a golf course and there are four championship golf courses to the north, so it’s never been easier to tee off. You’ve got some history here, too, courtesy of the town’s Roman ruins.
Culture vulture? Just 100 metres from Vilamoura’s marina are the ruins of an ancient Roman fishing village, complete with old wall murals and a bathing complex. After a day of exploring here, you can enjoy fresh seafood at the marina. The town is also the right place for shopping, with a wide range of shops and supermarkets. As for the nightlife, there are plenty of bars and clubs here, too.
If you’re a sports fan, there are over 50 outdoor tennis courts in the club next to the marina. Horse riding, sailing, windsurfing and jet skiing are top things to do here, too. You could also hire a boat or hop on a boat trip to explore the more untouched corners of the coastline.
For beaches, Vilamoura is your go-to. There’s also Praia da Falesia with its 5km of pristine golden sands, and pretty Praia de Vilamoura beach which leads to the fishing harbour in Quarteira. The region surrounding Vilamoura is culturally rich, and can also be discovered with day trips. The historic city of Faro and the market town of Loule are both fantastic choices.