Vilamoura and Albufeira

[orlandoN21]

Hi - taking unexpected early retirement in October so before my planned solo holiday to Orlando over Christmas I'm off to Vilamoura in October. I've been three times before - the last time being over 8 years ago with golf-mad ex husband. So wanted to know if much has changed. Is C&A still in that shopping complex in Faro... is the strip leading down to the beach in Albufeira still as lively as ever.

I'm going solo and staying at the Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa (stayed twice at the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Hotel). This hotel runs a frequent shuttle bus to the marina where I can pick up the local buses but can anyone tell me more about this hotel?

Thanks