Guidebook for Carvoeiro

Lesley And Alan
Lesley And Alan
Guidebook for Carvoeiro

Food Scene

Reception, Bars, Restaurants (Trattoria Oliveira, Rabelo), Minimarket, Central Pools, Tennis, MiniGolf etc., 270m
QUINTA DO PARAISO
19 Q.ta do Paraíso
Reception, Bars, Restaurants (Trattoria Oliveira, Rabelo), Minimarket, Central Pools, Tennis, MiniGolf etc., 270m
All inclusive local restaurant, not to be missed, 600m
6 residents recomanen
O Escondidinho
125 Q.ta do Paraíso
6 residents recomanen
All inclusive local restaurant, not to be missed, 600m
Monte Carvoeiro - Mama Mia Pizzeria and several other family-friendly restaurants; also a mid-sized supermarket and a medical clinic, 700m, level walk
Monte Carvoeiro
Monte Carvoeiro - Mama Mia Pizzeria and several other family-friendly restaurants; also a mid-sized supermarket and a medical clinic, 700m, level walk
One of several good restaurants around the fountain courtyard at Monte Carvoeiro, 900m, level walk
Elliott's Restaurant
72 R. Manuel Afonso Maia
One of several good restaurants around the fountain courtyard at Monte Carvoeiro, 900m, level walk
Small family-run restaurant, 800m, level walk
Vila Nova
Vila Nova
Small family-run restaurant, 800m, level walk
Iconic restaurant for sunset views, just above Paraíso beach steps, 950m, level walk
12 residents recomanen
Mar d'Fora
Rua do Paraíso
12 residents recomanen
Iconic restaurant for sunset views, just above Paraíso beach steps, 950m, level walk
One of several good restaurants in the Village, 1.3km (and you can easily get a taxi back)
Restaurante Donna Maria
Rampa Nossa Senhora Da Encarnação
One of several good restaurants in the Village, 1.3km (and you can easily get a taxi back)
One of several good restaurants on the East hill (Estrada do Farol) - 1.8km, not far up from the taxi rank
11 residents recomanen
Casa Algarvia
55 Estr. do Farol
11 residents recomanen
One of several good restaurants on the East hill (Estrada do Farol) - 1.8km, not far up from the taxi rank
Great local typical restaurant in Lagoa, a la carte, helpful but not 'touristy'. Good house wine in carafe/jug. Close to Pingo Doce supermarket, 4.4km.
13 residents recomanen
A Paleta
N124-1
13 residents recomanen
Great local typical restaurant in Lagoa, a la carte, helpful but not 'touristy'. Good house wine in carafe/jug. Close to Pingo Doce supermarket, 4.4km.
On Caneiros Beach, 5km
46 residents recomanen
Rei das praias
Praia dos Caneiros
46 residents recomanen
On Caneiros Beach, 5km
Overlooking the large, sheltered beach at Ferragudo, 7km, 42 steps
39 residents recomanen
Praia Grande
R. Dr. Coelho de Carvalho
39 residents recomanen
Overlooking the large, sheltered beach at Ferragudo, 7km, 42 steps
Great for fish, in charming Ferragudo, 7km - reservations advised
27 residents recomanen
Sueste
3 R. da Ribeira
27 residents recomanen
Great for fish, in charming Ferragudo, 7km - reservations advised
Iconic for Sardines in Portimao - also on the quayfront in season, 10km
70 residents recomanen
Dona Barca
22 R. da Barca
70 residents recomanen
Iconic for Sardines in Portimao - also on the quayfront in season, 10km

Essentials

The nearest big supermarket, 3.6km - also has a 'drive' pre-order service
56 residents recomanen
Intermarché Carvoeiro
56 residents recomanen
The nearest big supermarket, 3.6km - also has a 'drive' pre-order service
More supermarkets, including Apolonia (new), Aldi, Pingo Doce, Auchan - and restaurants (we love A Paleta !), all just south of the N125, 5km
50 residents recomanen
Lagoa
50 residents recomanen
More supermarkets, including Apolonia (new), Aldi, Pingo Doce, Auchan - and restaurants (we love A Paleta !), all just south of the N125, 5km

Drinks & Nightlife

Great live music, 1.0km (steep hill)
The JailHouse Bar
N°9 R. do Escondidinho
Great live music, 1.0km (steep hill)

Entertainment & Activities

The nearest Water Park, 7km - ask at Reception about free transfer buses
540 residents recomanen
Estació Slide & Splash
125 Vale de Deus
540 residents recomanen
The nearest Water Park, 7km - ask at Reception about free transfer buses
Another Water Park, 14km - ask at Reception about free transfer buses
225 residents recomanen
Aqualand Algarve
N125
225 residents recomanen
Another Water Park, 14km - ask at Reception about free transfer buses
Scuba centre, 280m
6 residents recomanen
Diver's Cove
Quinta do Paraíso
6 residents recomanen
Scuba centre, 280m
Indoor Heated Pool and Spa, with good day rates, 800m, level walk
Monte Santo Resort
Rua João Paulo II
Indoor Heated Pool and Spa, with good day rates, 800m, level walk
Vale da Pinta (par 71, 5861m) and Gramacho (par 36, 2980m) - the closest two of the many nearby Golf courses, 3.2km
14 residents recomanen
Gramacho Golf resort
14 residents recomanen
Vale da Pinta (par 71, 5861m) and Gramacho (par 36, 2980m) - the closest two of the many nearby Golf courses, 3.2km
Golf (par 27, 926m), 4km
9 residents recomanen
Vale de Milho Golf
2 R. de Vale do Milho
9 residents recomanen
Golf (par 27, 926m), 4km
Theme park, with 'Dolphin Emotions', 18km
792 residents recomanen
Zoomarine Algarve
KM 65 N125
792 residents recomanen
Theme park, with 'Dolphin Emotions', 18km
This renowned Tennis Club is under the same management as our villa, 1.4km.
7 residents recomanen
Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis
7 residents recomanen
This renowned Tennis Club is under the same management as our villa, 1.4km.
Vineyard with wine tastings, in Estombar, 7-9km
32 residents recomanen
Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate
32 residents recomanen
Vineyard with wine tastings, in Estombar, 7-9km

Sightseeing

Iconic caves, snack bar, 2.0km
66 residents recomanen
Algar Seco
16 Estr. do Algar Sêco
66 residents recomanen
Iconic caves, snack bar, 2.0km
A new 'Sand City' opened in June 2019, much closer to us than the old 'Fiesa' - opposite the International School on the N125 near Porches, 7km.
26 residents recomanen
Ciutat de Sorra
26 residents recomanen
A new 'Sand City' opened in June 2019, much closer to us than the old 'Fiesa' - opposite the International School on the N125 near Porches, 7km.

Parks & Nature

Lighthouse - Coastal Walks, 5km
16 residents recomanen
Faro d'Alfanzina
16 residents recomanen
Lighthouse - Coastal Walks, 5km
Park managed by the local Council, in Estombar, 8-10km
9 residents recomanen
Sítio das Fontes - Centro de Interpretação da Natureza
urbanização Ecotur sitio do calvário
9 residents recomanen
Park managed by the local Council, in Estombar, 8-10km
Boardwalk and bird sanctuary, 21km east
46 residents recomanen
Lagoa dos Salgados
46 residents recomanen
Boardwalk and bird sanctuary, 21km east
Bird sanctuary 'Cruzinha', 21km west
A ROCHA Life
Bird sanctuary 'Cruzinha', 21km west

Shopping

Hand decorated pottery - Bar Bacchus adjoining (nice light lunches), 9km
31 residents recomanen
Porches Pottery
31 residents recomanen
Hand decorated pottery - Bar Bacchus adjoining (nice light lunches), 9km