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Early 70's
Quinta Morgado, originally a 1600-hectare farm, is the birthplace of the Vilamoura Marina’s resort.
Its founder, Artur Cupertino de Miranda, envisioned a marina-centred resort on this land.
This vision came to fruition between the late 1960s and early 1970s.
During
70's
The excavation in 1971 marked the beginning of Vilamoura Marina’s construction.
Aerial and south-facing photographs capture the ground-breaking event, providing a unique perspective on the genesis of this iconic marina.
During
70's
In 1974, the Marina welcome its first sailboat, the “Giralda” owned by His Royal Highness the Court of Barcelona
This event was a significant milestone in the Marina’s history.
Late
70's
The first building around Vilamoura Marina were constructed in the late 1970s.
80's
90's
As the Marina expanded, so did Vilamoura, evolving into more than just a marina and becoming a major centre for tourism and private accommodation.
Today, Vilamoura boasts a wealth of internationally recognized recreational infrastructure, including five golf courses, an international college, tennis courts, fitness areas a sailing club, and conference facilities with capacities in the thousands. Enhancing the overall experience are various hotels, restaurants and bars.
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The future?
The Vilamoura Marina will continue to satisfy the growing demands of the world’s nautical community and to strengthen its position as a leading nautical destination.
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