Vilamoura in the Algarve has long been renowned as a five star resort, largely frequented by golfers and yachting enthusiasts.

However, the changing demographics of the tourist industry are clearly visible in this up market destination.

Many of the new holidaymakers discovering Vilamoura for the first time are in their 20s and 30s, often mixed groups, sometimes girls only and often not coming to play golf at all!

There are lots of things to do and it is a year round resort now, given the greater frequency of flights and the near perfect climate averaging over 310 sunny days per year.

Vilamoura Ltd, experts in arranging golf, corporate and family breaks to the Algarve’s favourite resort, have been asked to organize a growing number of prestigious corporate golf tournaments. One notably fun event, which mixes competitive golf, business networking and high-spirited socialising, is the Professional Cricketers Association (PCA) Regus Golf Tournament, which is held in Vilamoura in October.

This is attended by a number of well-known ex and current England cricketers, their guests and other supporters.

Gladstone Small, ex-England fast bowler, fans’ favourite and a good golfer himself, organizes this action-packed trip with Vilamoura Ltd.

He says of the resort: “This will be the third year we have held the PCA Regus Golf Tournament in Vilamoura.

“It takes place in mid-October, which is usually just after a hard cricketing year in England and not long before the boys are preparing for the next overseas tour.

“Vilamoura has everything we look for in a venue. It also has great golf courses, all close to the beach, the Marina and our hotel, The Lake Resort.

“The weather in the Algarve then is usually good for golf, often sunny and mild. Our tournament has grown in popularity each year and our guests enjoy themselves, because everything is taken care of for them, during their stay.”

Vilamoura is also tremendous value, particularly out of season and unlike summer only resorts, everything is open all year and the place has a real buzz nearly all the time.

Vilamoura Ltd (www.vilamouravillas.com) specialise in Vilamoura, renting villas, apartments and hotels for families, golf groups and corporate events.

Their staff in the resort are just as busy between January and March as they are July to September.

Mark Jeffries, Vilamoura Ltd

Contact for information and booking:

Jeff Warren 0208 2552900