Having A Flutter At Hotels In Portugal.

A new type of tourist is now visiting the Algarve and booking into hotels in Portugal. They are drawn here by the casinos which have recently appeared in spite of the strict gambling laws. Once regarded as dens of vice, the modern casino offers a full evening’s entertainment complete with superb food, entertaining cabarets and the chance to win a fortune on the gaming tables.

Famous for having the longest beach in the Algarve and the warmest waters, Monte Gordo has certainly evolved from a sleeping fishing village, which it was in the 1960s. Skyscraper hotels have sprung up, most with their own hotel beach and the casino is still the biggest attraction in the town. The Casino Monte Gordo, opens every afternoon and has 320 slot machines for you to try your luck on. If slot machines aren’t your thing, try the gaming tables where Blackjack, Poker, American Roulette and Portuguese Dice are on offer? The Oceano restaurant here, has seating for 200 people and serves good food; the ideal place to celebrate your big win. Most nights, the casino hosts a cabaret show featuring some big-name international stars.

The golf courses and nearby marina entice people to Albufeira hotels, who then discover the Casino Vilamoura with its full entertainment package. Handy for the Faro International airport which is only 25 km away, the casino lures tourists in the evenings with its gala shows and good food served in the a la carte restaurant. For those that want a gamble, there are 566 gaming machines or you could try your luck on the Blackjack, Poker, Portuguese Dice or American Roulette gaming tables. The Casino Estoril at Estoril is the oldest and the biggest casino in the Algarve with 21 gaming tables playing Caribbean Stud Poker, French Bank, Baccarat and Blackjack. They also have an amazing 1000 slot machines to pit your wits against. The restaurants at the Casino Estoril provide cuisine from around the world specialising in Chinese, International, steak meals, local delicacies and even a continuous buffet. There’s always a good selection of entertainment on offer at the casino which can range from an Abba tribute band to a world famous magician.