Hilton As Cascatas Golf Spa & Resort Vilamoura travel guide

<b>Location.</b> The Hilton Vilamoura as Cascatas Golf Resort and Spa is located in Vilamoura, Portugal, adjacent to the 18-hole Pinhal Golf Course. It is two kilometres from its own private beach, and 18 kilometres from the city of Faro. <br><b>Hotel Features.</b> This five-storey hotel is designed in the style of a Moorish castle. A full range of spa and beauty treatments is available at the Seven Spa, including aromatherapy massage. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange, concierge services and the use of a safe-deposit box. The services of a porter are available, as is 24-hour room service. The public areas have high-speed Internet connections, and complimentary parking is also offered on site. <br><br>O Cilantro Restaurant serves traditional Portuguese and Latin American dishes, made using locally farmed ingredients. The Moscada Restaurant serves buffet and à la carte meals, and features show cooking, views over the pool, and a terrace for al fresco dining. Restaurant Aquarela offers Mediterranean specialities, including fresh seafood and salads, and has poolside views. <br><br>Business services and meeting and conference facilities are available. <br><br> There is fitness centre with fitness equipment and massage treatments on site, and six heated outdoor swimming pools with a children's pool. The hotel also has a golf simulator centre, and the 18-hole Pinhal Golf Course is next door to the resort. The private beach is two kilometres from the hotel. <br><br><b>Guestrooms.</b> The 160 guestrooms have light contemporary decor, smart, modern furnishings and balconies. All are equipped with satellite television with pay movies, climate control and complimentary wireless Internet access. Other standard amenities include safes, minibars, complimentary toiletries, bathrobes and hair dryers. <br><br><b>Expert Tip.</b> Local delicacies to look out for include Moxama de Atum, sun-dried marinated tuna, thinly sliced, and Xarem com Coquilhas cockles prepared with cornmeal.
Please note: The hotel spa will be closed on 25 December 2008 and 1 January 2009.

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