Vilamoura moves between water, fairway and pine — a town shaped by the marina at its centre and the courses that ring it. The Mercedes GLE 350de, a plug-in diesel hybrid with long electric range and considered road manners, suits this rhythm: quiet through the resort streets at dawn, decisive on the open A22 by mid-morning.
Handover, on your terms
We deliver across Vilamoura with discretion. Collection points include the Marina de Vilamoura berths and quayside hotels, the gated entrances of Dom Pedro Laguna and Old Course resorts, the forecourt at Casino Vilamoura, and private villas in the surrounding pine estates. For arrivals, Faro Airport sits roughly 25 minutes east via the A22, and our chauffeur can meet you airside or transfer the GLE directly to your accommodation before you land.
Drives this car was made for
- An unhurried morning run from the marina to Praia da Falésia, the ochre cliffs revealing themselves above the pines
- Tee-time transfers between Dom Pedro Victoria, Pinhal and Millennium courses, clubs stowed in the powered tailgate
- A westbound stretch on the A22 toward Lagos and Sagres for a long lunch on the cliffs
- Evening arrival at Casino Vilamoura, the air-suspension settling the car at the entrance
- A short inland climb to Alte and Salir, where village roads reward the GLE's torque
The car itself
The 350de pairs a smooth four-cylinder diesel with a substantial electric motor — close to 100 km of EV range covers most local errands in silence. Airmatic suspension absorbs the rougher cobbles around the old quarter and stays composed at A22 cruising speeds. Inside, the Nappa cabin and twin MBUX displays feel closer to a flagship saloon than an SUV.
Quiet on electric power past the moored yachts; assured on diesel through the hills.
Practical notes
Comprehensive insurance with reduced excess is included. The vehicle is delivered fully fuelled and charged; we ask for the same on return where practical. Mileage allowances are generous and tailored to your itinerary.