Guest book October 2000

Date:

28-10-00

Time:

14:06:49

Comments

A useful site, especially if you want to view a range of opinions about Carvoeiro. Some observations from our mid-October visit... The local beaches are very clean and pretty, but care needed with young children. The beaches shelve steeply into the sea and there is a strong undertow which can knock an adult over. Restaurants are relaxed and generally very welcoming Particularly good for families was Lanterna Velho ( could be slightly out on the spelling!)half way up the hill towards Vale de Milho. VERY welcoming and good quality food. Rocha Mar restaurant, opposite the entrance to Rocha Brava, gave mixed welcome. ( 'cool' one night and very 'warm' a few days later). Again the quality of the food was very good although the speed of service would not suite someone in a hurry. If you want to spend time talking and relaxing it would be of no consequence! The ZooMarine Park on the road back towards Faro is stunning for families. Plan your time around the various shows and you will have a great family day-out. Do not miss the Dolphin display. Absolutely spectacular! (I do'nt agree with caging animals, but all the animals here were quite obviously well looked after and seemed very content)One last tip. If you hire a car make sure you take the Collision Damage Waiver. I didn't and it nearly cost me Ģ300 after a car ran into the back of our vehicle. Oh, the holiday? Brilliant place, fabulous Villas. I want to go again.

Date:

26-10-00

Time:

00:39:04

Comments

hi, i am an interestet german who wantīs to spend the rest of his live to the algarve. did anybody read the story about german people in carvoeiro ? (stern, september 2000). is this the real live in carvoeiro ? are all german housewives to lazy to do anything and have to much time to think about it ? donīt do so much partys and work more like some girls around in the restaurantīs kinds mfg

Date:

25-10-00

Time:

22:09:37

Comments

Looks real pretty. Really like the website.

Date:

25-10-00

Time:

03:33:08

Comments

Can anybody tell me anything about a villa named CASA JONUS? ihtink its in sesmararias, this message also on message board.grateful for any reply.

Date:

25-10-00

Time:

03:03:43

Comments

Hi webmaster,

Your site is excellent!! When I was there from 7/10 till 21/10 for the 8'th year, I saw these leaflets with the webaddress of this site. Now I will check this site frequently to keep up to date with the Carvoeiro area when I am not on holiday in the Algarve...

It would be good to have people fill in their email or homepage address in a separate input field when they fill in this book. That way it is easier to contact people is you want to exchange some email on a specific topic.

Iv'e added a link to your site on my homepage: http://www.iae.nl/users/michelk

Regards, Michel Koenen

Date:

21-10-00

Time:

16:22:26

Comments

First of all, thanks to all for this website. It is EXCELLENT !!.

We have returned this morning from a week in Carvoeiro (21/10/00) having had a superb time. The section on the various beaches is wonderful - we printed this and used it as a guide. Without this I doubt we would have found all that we did.

Of especial note are your instructions. Using real photographs is an excellent way of helping people to follow where they are against the instructions -and they were infinitely better than those supplied by our tour company.

Well done - and I'm sorry to say that the webcam is still showing sun (we've just arrived home in dense fog and rain !!).

Adam & Jo.

Date:

20-10-00

Time:

22:12:58

Comments

First of all I'd like to say a big thankyou to the people who put this web site together.My family & I stayed in Carvoeiro for a week in September & could believe how nice the place was.This site was extremly helpful as I was able to look at the various golf courses, beaches & other things to do. We enjoyed so much that we are going back in April 2001. Of all the resturants we tried the one that sticks in our minds is O'Barradas (on the road to Silves)the freshness & quality of food was 1st class. Many thanks for this informative site keep up the good work. Scott Hickman & Family (scott_hicky@hotmail.com)

Date:

17-10-00

Time:

22:17:10

Comments

We have been to Carvoiero many times over previous summers but this year we are coming for Christmas. Does anyone know of a restaurant that is open on 25th Dec. We don't necessarily want a traditional dinner but just some good food!!

Date:

16-10-00

Time:

22:50:36

Comments

Hi

I have been to Carvoeiro on holiday for the past 8 years. My mother in law has a villia on Rocha Brava. I could not make it in 2000. I have decided to come in January 2001, can anyody tell me what the weather is like, and what resturants will be open.

Thanks

Date:

16-10-00

Time:

17:26:44

Comments

I have been reading all of the comments and remarks on the Guest Book and Message Board for a few weeks leading up to going on holiday on the 21st and just wanted to say thank you, it is a very useful sight and has made the wait for our break more interesting. I am hooked and think it is great.

Everyone's comments, good or bad on places to stay, eat, visit etc are good and interesting. Isn't it good that everyone finds something different to enjoy.

We stayed In Carvoeiro last year and had a lovely time. We stayed at Monte Dorado apartments (upper level) had a brilliant deal with accommodation that was superbe.

We are coming back to the Algarve again on Saturday and will definitely visit Carvoeiro to show our friends what a lovely resort it is.

Thank you for the weather report and photographs, it is lovely to see how bright it is - but whatever the weather we are on holiday, away from work and relaxing - what more could you ask?

Carry on the good work.

Date:

16-10-00

Time:

16:06:36

Comments

I am quite pleased to see the negative comments about Rocha Brava, as we have been going there for 13 years - usually 2/3 times a year, and if these comments put people off then there will be more space for those of us who love the complex.

Date:

16-10-00

Time:

11:33:05

Comments

Dear Anonymous (14-10-00), it seems like only positive remarks are welcomed on this adverts' website. Or is the whole thing a fake? Because unfortunately, YOUR description doesn't match reality and some comments of BK are indeed true. I witnessed several complaints of guests when I stayed in the the Rocha Brava recently. On the other hand, I don't really care if they improve services - luckily, there's a lot of competition around. Cheers, TM

Date:

15-10-00

Time:

21:10:52

Comments

Sesmarias - far enough out of Carvoeiro to be quiet, close enough to be convenient. Views of Monchique, the sound of crickets, a cold one on the patio. Paradise! Mother's holiday home but we don't go often enough - our friends do though. It always feels like home.

PM

Date:

14-10-00

Time:

20:48:59

Comments

This Bk geezer is obviously a complete fool and is obviously only use to living in the kind of places which can only be bought for Ģ10 million. Maybe he should have checked out the villa in more detail before he went because Rocha Brava is a superb, friendly, pretty resort to which people return to year after year. Mate, you obviously don't know a good thing!!Regards amigo.

Date:

13-10-00

Time:

14:11:48

Comments

Hello,

We just returned from Carvoeiro. We stayed in one of the appartments of Rocha Brava Hotel which we CANNOT recommend at all. Unfriendly personnel, poor cleaning service and an appartment which was not very well equipped, the interior furniture was old and the terrace furniture rusty.

Besides this unpleasant experience we loved the Algarve! So, if you should wish to visit the Algarve, chose another hotel!

B.K.

Date:

12-10-00

Time:

18:54:17

Comments

we left carvoeiro yesterday and the whole family was really sad, bcause our holidays there had been sooooooo fantastic. we enjoyed the delicious ice-cream of "Dan Cone" (was it the name?), we went swimming every day in all these small bays and we ate in the restaurants every evening. we guess it was our favourite voyage and we will return for sure. g.

Date:

11-10-00

Time:

18:32:51

Comments

Hi.... going back to Vale De Milho on the 21st October. Hoping to play some golf this time! It was to hot when I was out for 6 weeks in the summer!! J.

Date:

11-10-00

Time:

12:19:33

Comments

Returning to the Algarve for the first time in almost 20 years on the 15th October. Hope the sun is still shining! The Smiths

Date:

09-10-00

Time:

16:29:11

Comments

TOMORROW WE ARE BACK AGAIN!!! The Timander family

Date:

08-10-00

Time:

16:54:09

Comments

to the family from Norwich, ever been to carlton?? well Seismarias isn't much different!!

Date:

03-10-00

Time:

00:12:45

Comments

Hi we are purchasing a small house between Carvoeiro and Silves with a second house to let and additional rooms to convert to an apartment. We would like to hear from anyone with comments on the validity of letting inland away from the resorts.

Date:

30-09-00

Time:

15:07:40

Comments

Can anybody tell me anything about aplace called Sesmarias in carvoeiro as this is the area we are coming to stay in. ie bars/shop/restaurant's etc. Many thanks, the jones family,Norwich.

Date:

26-09-00

Time:

19:47:26

Comments

HI , I live in Vale de Milho, I have just come back to England where the weather is awful , so I hope you all are enjoying the Algarve Sunshine !

Benjamin Joao

Date:

25-09-00

Time:

23:24:26

Comments

25-09-00. Just returned from one week at Villa Plantana, Carvoeiro. Absolutely brilliant. Weather great. Town lovely. Villa excellent. Booked through Virgin Sun and would recommend any of their villa's in Carvoeiro. Can't wait to return again!

The O'Donnell Family.

Date:

24-09-00

Time:

21:14:36

Comments

24.9.00. Have just returned having spent two weeks in the Almansor which we thought to be excellent. We enjoyed all our meals out, particularly those in O Tasco and O Cantinho. We also had some meals in Restaurante a Rede where the food is excellent providing you are prepared to wait as the service is slow but very friendly.

The Hepburns

Date:

24-09-00

Time:

20:37:51

Comments

A terrific web site full of useful information, visiting next week for a fortnight. Thanks Stan and Hazel Catterall. U.K.

Date:

24-09-00

Time:

01:56:11

Comments

Hurrah!! This has to be the most interesting and informative site I have ever visited! I am a Canadian planning to visit the Algarve in February and now I can't wait to get going! Thank you so much!!! Cec Cook

Date:

23-09-00

Time:

18:37:42

Comments

Just got back from Carvoeiro. Must recommend Dionisios just at the back of the country club. Great local restaurant eat and drink all you want for just 1300 scuds. Beat that!!

Stewart & Joan The Hope Leeds UK

Date:

22-09-00

Time:

17:21:10

Comments

To the future honeymoon couple please see message left on the Message Board.

Date:

22-09-00

Time:

05:29:21

Comments

My boyfriend and I (soon to be fiance) are going to Carvoeiro for our honeymoon (we think) and want to know if it is a good place to go for this purpose. We would be staying at the Monte Carvoeiro Clube - does anyone have any personal info on this hotel - is it a great place, luxurious, or what? We want to be pampered and treated really well since it's our big week. Thanks for any info you all can enlighten us with.

Date:

13-09-00

Time:

16:21:34

Comments

een leuke web site waar je van alles kan vinden we gaan 25 september er heen

mnn

Date:

13-09-00

Time:

14:20:14

Comments

Hi to anyone and everyone who's visited Carvoeiro. Did u hang out at the Safari Bar at all? If so, email me at andrewshuttleworth@hotmail.com if there's anywhere better to go as I hope to return next year! -Andi Shuttleworth

Date:

05-09-00

Time:

15:49:31

Comments

hi there to caz, ali, rob, charlotte, donna or anyone else we saw this year in carvoeiro, or previous years. Tristan, where were you ?

love, dave & ewok.x

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