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 locals recommend
O Escondidinho
125 Q.ta do Paraíso
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Mar d'Fora
Rua do Paraíso
12 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Casa Algarvia
55 Estr. do Farol
11 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
A Paleta
N124-1
13 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Rei das praias
Praia dos Caneiros
46 locals recommend
On Caneiros Beach, 5km
Overlooking the large, sheltered beach at Ferragudo, 7km, 42 steps
39 locals recommend
Praia Grande
R. Dr. Coelho de Carvalho
39 locals recommend
Overlooking the large, sheltered beach at Ferragudo, 7km, 42 steps
Great for fish, in charming Ferragudo, 7km - reservations advised
27 locals recommend
Sueste
3 R. da Ribeira
27 locals recommend
Great for fish, in charming Ferragudo, 7km - reservations advised
Iconic for Sardines in Portimao - also on the quayfront in season, 10km
70 locals recommend
Dona Barca
22 R. da Barca
70 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Intermarché Carvoeiro
56 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Lagoa
50 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Slide & Splash station
125 Vale de Deus
540 locals recommend
The nearest Water Park, 7km - ask at Reception about free transfer buses
Another Water Park, 14km - ask at Reception about free transfer buses
225 locals recommend
Aqualand Algarve
N125
225 locals recommend
Another Water Park, 14km - ask at Reception about free transfer buses
Scuba centre, 280m
6 locals recommend
Diver's Cove
Quinta do Paraíso
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Gramacho Golf resort
14 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Vale de Milho Golf
2 R. de Vale do Milho
9 locals recommend
Golf (par 27, 926m), 4km
Theme park, with 'Dolphin Emotions', 18km
792 locals recommend
Zoomarine Algarve
KM 65 N125
792 locals recommend
Theme park, with 'Dolphin Emotions', 18km
This renowned Tennis Club is under the same management as our villa, 1.4km.
7 locals recommend
Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis
7 locals recommend
This renowned Tennis Club is under the same management as our villa, 1.4km.
Vineyard with wine tastings, in Estombar, 7-9km
32 locals recommend
Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate
32 locals recommend
Vineyard with wine tastings, in Estombar, 7-9km

Sightseeing

Iconic caves, snack bar, 2.0km
66 locals recommend
Algar Seco
16 Estr. do Algar Sêco
66 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
SandCity
26 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Alfanzina Lighthouse
16 locals recommend
Lighthouse - Coastal Walks, 5km
Park managed by the local Council, in Estombar, 8-10km
9 locals recommend
Sítio das Fontes - Centro de Interpretação da Natureza
urbanização Ecotur sitio do calvário
9 locals recommend
Park managed by the local Council, in Estombar, 8-10km
Boardwalk and bird sanctuary, 21km east
46 locals recommend
Lagoa dos Salgados
46 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Porches Pottery
31 locals recommend
Hand decorated pottery - Bar Bacchus adjoining (nice light lunches), 9km