More about Carvoeiro:
Huge tourist complexes have never been allowed, herewith ensuring the lovely village character which makes Carvoeiro so popular amongst both residents as well as tourists, offering renowned ice creams at the 2009 revamped beach square, furthermore a wide variety of Portuguese- / international cuisine restaurants. Still an attraction is the little market, where you can buy fresh bread, meat and fish daily, the 'bica'(traditional Portuguese espresso) cannot be left untried. At its two beaches, several traditional fishermen´s boats invite to go and see the caves - you see the most unbelievable from the 'hands of nature', especially at low tide, from the sea you have a fantastic view over the Algarve coast line with its golden sand beaches and magnificent rock formation raging upto 50m vertically out of the Ocean. Special in Carvoeiro is Algar Seco, paths are created in the rocks, even a restaurant is been enclosed by rock formations, a romantic rock 'balcony' let you look down vertically
Car rental:
We are able to help you in booking a rental car. For years we have been working together with the same car rental provider, a very reliable company with a personal service and all inclusive prices, which until now has served all our customers to the greatest satisfaction. Big advantage in comparison with many other providers; you will not have to join queues to reach a counter and using a shuttle-service to reach your far away car (at departure you have to calculate a lot of extra time for car hand-in and the shuttle-service), here you will be personally welcomed by member of staff and escorted to your car on the airport car park (at 100m of arrival/departure terminal, where you can also leave your car on the day of departure). Prices are definite end prices, no hidden extras, even baby/child seat and roof rack for free(reserve upon booking car!!), SCDW included(no one off fee upon damage), no extra day paid in case of full week(s) rental surpassing due to flight details
Sport/leisure:
In a region with such a large ocean front, the Algarve offers almost every activity you can think of related to (the use of) water. Also for the ones who are not particularly keen to be in or around water, there are plenty of activities to spend a wonderful time in the Algarve! Read below a wide selection of leisure- and sport activities : Fishing, Swimming, Cycling, Golf, Horse Riding, Jeep Safaris, Mountain Biking, Wind and Kite Surfing, Diving, Tennis, Walking, Jet ski, Parasailing, Water Ski, Sailing, (Lawn)Bowling, Deep-Ocean Fishing, Karting, Dolphin- and Bird Watching, Speedboat-, Catamaran- and Sailing Boat Rentals, Ultralight Flights, Mini-Golf, etc. Water parks, zoos, family parks (Zoo Marine, Aquashow and Krazy World) as well as several museums invite to trips. Further interesting activities, Gypsy markets, exhibitions and other important information for the holiday-maker you can find in the weekly magazine 'Algarve Resident' and 'Viva Algarve' (available at supermarkets).
Golf:
Golf is definitively the most popular sport in the Algarve, no wonder when realising the climatological conditions all year round and the exceptional beauty of lay outs (most of them by famous international golf architects) and surroundings. Read below a selection of 5 excellent golf courses in your region out of the Algarve' approximately 35 golf courses; Vale do Milho; 9 3 par holes, at walking distance! Palmares Course: the breathtaking scenery can be appreciated from most of the course, with views over the Alvor river estuary, beaches and the bay of Lagos. There are 5 authentic links holes amongst the dunes close to the ocean exposed to the prevailing winds. Other holes throughout hillsides and valleys full of trees. Penina Course: it has hosted the Portuguese open 8 times and is built on flattish parkland terrain with fairways lined by countless trees and with tricky water hazards. Also several long par-3 and par-4 holes, requiring length + accuracy. Alto Course: it boasts a majestic site overlooking the ocean and with views inland towards the Monchique hills. Some 10.000 trees were planted on the course and have attracted a large variety of birds. The course is not overly difficult and can be enjoyed by golfers of all standards. Golf do Morgado; almost a 1000 acres, making it the biggest golf course in the Algarve. Beautiful scenery, pure nature, no villas/apartments but 6 lakes, hills, valleys, 1000's of olive, carob and fig trees, the unspoilt Algarve
marks the location of the property in Carvoeiro / Lagoa region
