Date:

28-02-02

Time:

23:04:59

Comments

i know a teacher in the faro area, shes very good,the only problem she cant do house visits ,because she lost hers legs in an accident some years ago, i,ll try and find her number,

Date:

28-02-02

Time:

18:05:01

Comments

Hello there,

I am looking for somewhere to learn Portuguese. I live in the Almancil area, and don't mind travelling to a destination or alternatively a teacher that goes to your house would be ok. Can anyone reccommend someone/somewhere?

Thanks

Date:

28-02-02

Time:

11:55:07

Comments

Help required renovating a house and garden Carvoeiro.

A handy person to help with some painting, labouring, building, fencing and gardening. Flexible hours to suit you as its an on going project. 60 Euros for eight hours. Minimum of four days a week. Own transport. Call Dave 919103734

Date:

27-02-02

Time:

22:31:21

Comments

Try the central bank of Ireland, they have an excelent site showing all coins and notes from all countries

Date:

27-02-02

Time:

16:41:48

Comments

Could someone please let me know where the "Algarve Cup" games are being played this week. Thanks Jim.

Date:

27-02-02

Time:

15:57:41

Comments

Susie,The Algarve is on the Atlantic and can be windy between October and say the end of March from time to time. From April through September it is unusal to get more than a breeze on the beaches and very little wind at all once you move back from the beaches. It's similar to the Med but much more fresher and far more enjoyable.

Date:

27-02-02

Time:

15:31:45

Comments

How lovely to click on the web cam and see sunshine...

From Susie... in snowy Wiltshire!

P.S. Someone tells me it is always windy in the Algarve... is this right?

Date:

26-02-02

Time:

23:11:33

Comments

Just returned to U.K from a week in Rocha Brava. Cloudless skies all week,temps. in the 70s,stunning deserted beaches. Who could want for more. Ref. car hire, I use Carjet.com. and have found them excellent. Their rates include all insurances, and you don't have to pay up front. A full explanation is given on their website.

Visited Burgau one evening last week, inside a castle ruins a man was playing a form of bag pipes. Could someone please let me know the name of the instrument and also it's origins. Many Thanks, Dave

Date:

26-02-02

Time:

15:30:06

Comments

Did Edgar used to work with Jorge in construction?

Date:

26-02-02

Time:

15:11:29

Comments

Will Dr Jekyl and Mrs Hyde be behind the bar at the Jail House again this year ??? see you soon Dave the curly wurlys

Date:

26-02-02

Time:

14:56:36

Comments

I bank on it, but in name of his son Edgar then...

Date:

26-02-02

Time:

11:56:33

Comments

re Jorge de Lagos - dont bank on it!

Date:

26-02-02

Time:

10:08:14

Comments

I guess he won't building anymore then.

Date:

26-02-02

Time:

08:59:30

Comments

re Jorge De Largos: He went bankrupt!

Date:

26-02-02

Time:

08:52:28

Comments

Is Jorge De Lagos planning any more developments similar to Areia Dos Moinhos and Vale do Milho?

Date:

25-02-02

Time:

16:46:11

Comments

Re Aries Dos Moinos, it was built 85-86 and Vale Do Milho followed a couple of years later

Date:

25-02-02

Time:

14:36:45

Comments

Areia dos Moinhos was developed by Jorge de Lagos, as was Vale do Milho.

Date:

25-02-02

Time:

13:44:18

Comments

Would someone please let me know what denominations the EURO comes in, coins and paper?

Thank You---Jim

Date:

25-02-02

Time:

13:31:33

Comments

Webmaster, no photos of carnaval this year??

Date:

25-02-02

Time:

13:30:01

Comments

Re:EURO I don't think the prices have changed that much, obviously there has been a bit of rounding up because of the change, for example something that was 1000$00 is 4 euros and 99 cents so now it is 5 euros, but apart from the odd centimo nothing should have changed. After saying that there are a few people who have put their prices up lots, you have to just be careful

Date:

25-02-02

Time:

11:03:12

Comments

The Jailhouse re-opens for the start of the new season on Friday 1st of March. Karen and Dave look forward to seeing you all for an evening of music, laughter and fun. Don't miss it.

Date:

25-02-02

Time:

10:41:58

Comments

Does anyone know who developed Areis Dos Moinhos and how old it is?

Date:

24-02-02

Time:

18:21:58

Comments

Anyone on this board interested in buying a region 1 Sony DVD player? if so call 964631496

Date:

24-02-02

Time:

15:46:09

Comments

THERE IS A FURNITURE SHOP ABOUT 30 MINUTES DRIVE FROM FARO CALLED "MOVIFLOR" THAT IS QUITE GOOD, WE JUST FURNISHED OUR NOEW VILLA USING THAT SHOP.

Date:

24-02-02

Time:

14:13:03

Comments

can anyone give any info on the effect on prices with the euro in shops and supermarkets please, thank you.

Date:

24-02-02

Time:

13:42:31

Comments

Can anyone suggest a decent bedroom furniture outlet for our apartment ? We need a new double bed.

Date:

24-02-02

Time:

13:03:40

Comments

NO CHILDREN ALLOWED ON GOLF COURSES, NO SHARING CLUBS OR BAGS

Date:

24-02-02

Time:

10:38:24

Comments

Can anyone suggest the best places to chose furniture with a large choice. In particular sofas and chairs. Distance from Carvoeiro limited to say Faro. Thanks.

Date:

23-02-02

Time:

00:41:01

Comments

Houve um tempo em que em Carvoeiro as portas estavam sempre abertas, mesmo quando as pessoas saíam...

There was a time in Carvoeiro when the doors where allways open, even when the people where out...

Mesmo hoje pode ver-se como as pessoas se respeitam, para quem pensa que somos um país do terceiro mundo estão muito enganados e ainda têm de nascer 1000 vezes.

Even today you can see how people respect each other, those who think we are a third world country are completly wrong, and must born 1000.

De certeza que todos estão encantados com Portugal, e em questão de segurança estamos bem melhor que lá fora...

In security Portugal it's a much more safe than almost elsewhere...

Date:

22-02-02

Time:

21:08:16

Comments

RE: crime in Carvoeiro Never seen dealers in Carvoeiro? Ever been at the town beach at night? Take a good look next time, they're there all right. Again, it's mainly soft drugs, nothing to go all paranoid about.

Date:

22-02-02

Time:

17:41:48

Comments

I realy wonder to read so much about crime problems in Carvoeiro. I am coming to Carvoeiro 2-5 times a year since 22 years. I had never contact with crime. O.K. burglers can be a problem, but if you keep your door looked and dont open all windows while staying at the pool it's not problem at all. Make your property secure! I have also never seen dealers in Carvoeiro and I am going out a lot and I think that I am not totally blind.

Date:

22-02-02

Time:

16:31:11

Comments

does the 9 hole par 3 golf course allow children without golf handicap. (age 13)?

can you hire clubs there ?

Date:

22-02-02

Time:

13:10:51

Comments

The quad bikes at Krazy World - be also prepared to eat mouthfulls of dust! It gets in your clothing and in your crevices too!

Also the dirt track that leads to the place is hazourdous. I bottomed the car at least twice getting over the potholes!

Agree about the restaurant - take a packed lunch!

Date:

22-02-02

Time:

13:02:45

Comments

Re Krazy World.

I've been twice and it's a pretty good trip out for a few hours entertainment. It's lots of fun on the Crazy golf...it's sort of a cross between a crazy golf course and an assault course with obstacles and stuff to negotiate between holes (you can walk round them if you wish).

A couple of things to watch out for: The restaurant there is crap. Only pizza, lasagne, chips sort of food. The service is terrible, and the place is full of flies. You spend a long time waiting for your food and swatting flies away from your table in the meantime.

The quad bikes are dangerous! Although it is good fun, the safety aspect is poor. Worn out pads and helmet, sticking throttles, bad brakes and no safety rules at all! The both times we have been there someone was injured whilst we were waiting for our turn. One girl broke and cut her ankle up badly when she turned the quad over! If you have some experience on quads or motorbikes - give it a go, otherwise just enjoy watching!

The site is still developing and we noticed lots of changes since the first time we went. It's two years ago since we were there, so there may be more attractions now.

Date:

22-02-02

Time:

00:45:36

Comments

Re:Road directions from Lagoa to the Colina Village development.

From Lagoa you go on the Carvoeiro road, pass the Intermarché-supermarket (on your right), 250 meters later (and 3 curves I think) you'll get a road to the left at the neighbourhood "Poço Partido". (There's a sign for Rocha Brava there and the first house on the right after turning left is mini-mercado "Cidalia", it's got a sign..you'll see it). After 100 meters the road splits, keep right, follow the road for another 250 meters and you've got the entrance of Colina Village on your right.

Hans Oasis http://www.restaurantoasis.com

Date:

21-02-02

Time:

14:35:18

Comments

Has anyone been to Krazy World? is it good? I have been to Zoo Marine, that was quite enjoyable

Date:

21-02-02

Time:

09:06:31

Comments

Rua do Barranco,

As far as I can tell, you will have to leave the village over the Areias dos Moinhos or Monte Dourado.

Date:

21-02-02

Time:

01:35:29

Comments

Can anyone offer me road directions from Lagoa to the Colina Village development? Will be driving from Faro airport and can make it to Lagoa but not sure about the route from there. We will be visiting from Canada at the end of March for the first time....looking forward to it!!!! Ray

Date:

21-02-02

Time:

00:59:58

Comments

Beware! The so called Lower Chequer Golf Society from Sandbach are about to decend on Carvoeiro again (arrive 21 Feb 2002 for 1 week). Watch out for false handicaps. But they are bandits on the course be particularly beware in restaurants and bars. Just watch them decide how much each has spent and who has spent what over a round of drinks or a meal. If bar and restaurant owners want fun see if you can beat them on the bill break-down.

Date:

20-02-02

Time:

11:18:17

Comments

Just had a meal at Happy's If you want to try Chicken Piri Piri, this is where to go, it was the best!!!!!!!!

Date:

20-02-02

Time:

10:00:16

Comments

swim with the dolphins

ZOOMARINE, do it in a special area of the park cost is 30.000esc for 1.5h inc. training and memorabilia

Date:

20-02-02

Time:

09:39:01

Comments

I have heard you can swim with the dolphins in The Algarve, would anyone know how I can book this??

Thank you in advance.

Date:

20-02-02

Time:

09:28:12

Comments

Re Rua do Barranco

I noticed a message stating that this area could be changed to pedestrian only. How would this work? Where would the traffic coming out of the village go? Any one know any more information?

Date:

20-02-02

Time:

00:14:08

Comments

There is a message which is constantly updated from thenilands@yahoo.com (another free plug) They are forever touting their villa, are they part of Carvoeiro.com? , either way these adverts shouldn't belong to a free message board and I for one will now quietly bow out from looking at your site and look for a site that gives the sort of info I am looking for

Date:

19-02-02

Time:

22:19:13

Comments

tee times try pestana and salgados golf clubs

der !

Date:

19-02-02

Time:

18:40:24

Comments

Re Insurance

Gordon

If third party liability cover is a consideration I suggest you check carefully what Portuguese companies offer. In my experience the maximum cover is very small by UK standards - especially in our increasingly litigation conscious times. I switched to Saga in the UK. They operate a good foreign property scheme but you do have to be over 50 and I do not know how they would view an offshore holding.

SC

Date:

19-02-02

Time:

15:44:55

Comments

Anyone know where i can book teetimes for Pestana or Salgados

Date:

19-02-02

Time:

13:32:15

Comments

Sweden game is on the 2nd at 10.30am BST Portugal time is the same as UK. All bars including Mungos and Smilers have digital sat and receive both BBC and ITV plus all of Sky.

Date:

19-02-02

Time:

12:02:43

Comments

I think someone asked this question last week but i never saw a reply. Where in Carvoeiro will be showing the world cup footy with English Commentary. We'll be there between 30/5-6/6 and do not want to miss the Swedish match. Thanks.

Date:

18-02-02

Time:

22:52:01

Comments

Car hire : All your worries answered! Want to pick up and leave back at the airport? Want comprehensive insurance covered including ALL excess? (write off the car and owe NOTHING) Want flexibility of a 8 or 9 day holiday without costing an arm and leg? Want prices that beat HERTZ, BUDJET etc. Then use www.carjet.com, I've been using them for years and they are brilliant. Incidently - want a 4 bed VILLA with private pool then email thenilands@yahoo.com

Date:

18-02-02

Time:

21:53:17

Comments

Message for Tommy who is looking for 2/3 bed apartment/villa for sept,we have a lovely place - if you want me to e-mail details, please e-mail me at-sazmurray@hotmail.com

Date:

18-02-02

Time:

20:12:09

Comments

I'm hoping someone can help me! I'm an English student looking for work in Portugal. I have to spend at least 3 months working as part of my university degree. I have experience in looking after children, retail and bar work. Has any one any ideas on how to go about finding something. I was possibly thinking of au pair work as I'm working with children in Bolivia at the moment. My email address is sagreen@hotmail.com if anyone has any suggestions!

Date:

18-02-02

Time:

19:31:06

Comments

Has anyone any experience of villa plus holiday villas in Carvoeiro? Would love the low down on them. Thanks alot Billy. bycroft2001@aol.com

Date:

18-02-02

Time:

19:30:41

Comments

How does the person who posted the message know that the burglary rate in Carvoeiro is only 10% that of an equivalent sized place in UK?

Where did they get the Carvoeiro statistics?

I went to collect my (latest) burglary report from the Police and they had a stack of them to sift through to find mine!

Date:

18-02-02

Time:

16:04:08

Comments

18/02/2002

we need a villa for saturday 3rd august for one week to the 10th august, anyone have a spare week? at reasonable cost. 2 adults and 2 children from edinburgh going, also tried to contact: wildes@ightham re: appt at monte carvoeiro but could not get through , pls contact: davinaandalan@aol.com

Date:

18-02-02

Time:

15:56:56

Comments

Car Hire

Anyone had any bad expereinces with Budget?

Date:

18-02-02

Time:

13:26:38

Comments

Car hire and insurance.

Will be visiting in April. Pre-booked a hire car with AVIS. Was told that if I want fully-comp insurance cover (nothing to pay no matter what) then it will cost me 7euros + tax a day extra.

What will the Tax be?

If I dont have this cover then Im liable for first 750 euros of any damage.

Also, as said will be visiting in April. Staying in Colina de Lapa appartments. Any info on these? Are they good, clean, whats nearby etc..etc?

Would also like to visit in September and would consider arranging independently then. Therefore anyone out there with a 2/3 bed villa/appatment for rent during that period, reasonable priced, that I could view when over in April? Would like to be near beach.

Cheers,

Tommy.

Date:

18-02-02

Time:

12:37:59

Comments

Re Insurance

Gordon - contact Ilka at Conta auxiliar [lloydandwhyte@ip.pt] Good rates.

Date:

18-02-02

Time:

10:16:33

Comments

Re: Insurance.

Gordon - Contact Mrs. Célia Henrique. She is an insurance agent in Carvoeiro for Fidelidade and Lusitania.

Tel: 282 357 205.

René

Date:

18-02-02

Time:

06:53:54

Comments

I need some advice from Carvoeiro property owners. I am buying a villa using offshore funds, so I need to arrange buildings insurance separately. Can anyone recommend a good, reliable buildings insurance company in Portugal? House contents insurance will be arranged separately but I need to insure the property against fire, flood etc. Thanks Gordon

Date:

17-02-02

Time:

22:03:15

Comments

Looking for a nice place? Spacious villa in quiet area, close to the beach, with private swimming pool and tenniscourt, 4 bedrooms,new fully equipped kitchen, maidservice included. Garden of 4800 m2 with privacy,roofterrace with spectacular views over Atlantic and mountains. Please contact gubige@hotmail.com

Date:

17-02-02

Time:

20:28:13

Comments

I'm trying to get hold of Sandra Scott who owns the villa Casa Vera in Pateo. The number I have does not seem to be working. Are you Sandra or can you help

Date:

17-02-02

Time:

17:35:39

Comments

Hi

Help We have our flights from the uk booked! Thursday 30 May and departing Friday 7 June, for myself, my 2 sisters and my three nieces (twins of 5 and their older sister aged 8)

I am looking for a 3 bedroomed place, ideally with a pool or access to one.

I would like a place on Rocha Brava or close to the village and the beach in Carvoeiro.

Can you help? reply to my email address terrie.jones@frenchjones.co.uk.

Thanks

Date:

17-02-02

Time:

13:42:10

Comments

The owner of jumbolino,a german,closed his office in Carvoeiro and left Portugal.Can you guess Why..?

Date:

17-02-02

Time:

12:17:14

Comments

Car hire : All your worries answered! Want to pick up and leave back at the airport? Want comprehensive insurance covered including ALL excess? (write off the car and owe NOTHING) Want flexibility of a 8 or 9 day holiday without costing an arm and leg? Want prices that beat HERTZ, BUDJET etc. Then use www.carjet.com, I've been using them for years and they are brilliant. Incidently - want a 4 bed VILLA with private pool then email thenilands@yahoo.com

Date:

17-02-02

Time:

09:17:24

Comments

SUSIE,

I liked the pictures from Waddy Bear also. What's so sad about enjoying pictures of Carvoeiro?

Date:

17-02-02

Time:

09:16:08

Comments

RE: Jumbolino

Jumbolino was stopped because the Taxi drivers complained that it was taking business away from them. They also went to the exreme of putting sand in the engine at night.

Date:

16-02-02

Time:

23:33:06

Comments

attention all villa and appartement-owners, villa or min.2bedroom-appartement wanted... close to beach and center of carvoeiro... nice view, quiet atmosphere, terrace, pool would be nice, but it's not a "must"... we would love to come over on the 28th.of march, staying until the 4th.of april... thanx very much for your help... offers are welcome:tina.engler@cu-uc.com

kind regards, tina

Date:

16-02-02

Time:

21:13:43

Comments

Attention all villa managers /owners/agents

Villa required for 12th Oct for 1 week . Needs to be gig enough for 4 adults & 3 kids . Pool essential -metal frame shutters a must - clean -fitted out to high standard - in good area not too far from the town . I can view villa in April .. Reply to -robinmgray@aol.com.

Thanks in advance

Date:

16-02-02

Time:

21:06:49

Comments

Hi , We have rented cars from all the large car hire companies Herzt , Avis etc - the bottom line is that they are all crooks .I now pay for my rental via my American Express card ( Amex ) as this is the only company who will sort out any problems after the return of the vehicle .

The crime rate in Carvoeiro is nothing to worry about . Just be sensible ie lock your villa /car etc and your chances of being robbed are no worse than any other part of Europe .I have been burgled twice but on both occasions it was bad luck more than anything else -the cops got the little sods and locked him up ,they even invited me to the court proceedings! See you all in April - Smiler Bar -it's my round .

Robin ,Ellen and family .

Date:

16-02-02

Time:

19:24:49

Comments

The Villa : Four Bedrooms (2 Double & 2 Twin) which are suitable for Eight people. The large Lounge/Dining Room has two patio doors leading on to the pool and another patio door on to an additional terrace. Television is included too!. The Kitchen is fully equipped and there is a spacious Terrace leading onto the pool as well. The whole villa is Fully Air Conditioned. There is also a large and private Roof Terrace on the 4th floor with spectacular views over the surrounding area. email : thenilands@yahoo.com (NOW ONLY 9-29 JUNE or SEPTEMBER AVAILABLE)

Date:

16-02-02

Time:

16:50:10

Comments

I have been travelling to Portugal, mostly Carvoeiro, for business and pleasure for many years and have never (touch wood) had problems with crime, although I am aware that incidents have increased over the past few years, like everywhere else in the world. I am a woman, often alone, and have stayed in houses on most of the villa developments in Carvoeiro. I have also stayed in Vilamoura, Albufeira, Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago. I still, however, feel safest in Carvoeiro. Of course, be careful about locking up when going out etc, and dont leave doors and windows open when you are out by the pool etc, but would you do this at home?

Date:

16-02-02

Time:

14:59:41

Comments

How many of you have rented cars, damaged them and told the rental people that it wasn't you?? I heard an amazing story last year, two couples went for dinner at Roma restaurante, had too much to drink so called a taxi to take them home, they left the rental car there. The next morning they took a taxi back to the restaurante and what a surprise, the dustmen with their truck or a jeep had smashed into the side of the car, oh and nobody had seen anything! Do you really expect us to believe stories like that, be honest! how many people have broken the wing mirrors on rental cars and said it wasn't them, we see it happening all the time. Yes, I agree check your cars when you pick them up, and ask about insurance and what it covers. Don't choose the cheapest rate of insurance which covers almost nothing, you could end up paying for damages which could have been covered by the insurance

Date:

16-02-02

Time:

00:24:00

Comments

Hey there, I stayed in carvoeiro, oh about 2 years ago now. Was a nice wee place, and I didnt see much crime at all (although there is a wee bit of a drugs problem!!!)

Beautiful village, hope to return within the next few years, this time with friends rather than family!

Darren, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Date:

15-02-02

Time:

21:55:22

Comments

Only six days to go now,and we're back to Carvoeiro for a whole month. Can't wait to get into that warm sun and eat at those fab restaurants again.

Date:

15-02-02

Time:

15:33:13

Comments

Re putting the Carvoeiro crime rate into perspective -well said.

Date:

15-02-02

Time:

12:49:26

Comments

Villa 281, Rocha Brava, now available only until March 16; September and November. (See rental site for details)

Date:

15-02-02

Time:

12:30:54

Comments

You've got to get these crimes into propective:

Consider,

I live in a big city in the UK and I know the crime rate within my area is far higher than Carvoeiro. It's the scurge of modern day society and Carvoeiro like anywhere else will be unable to stop its growth, even with increased policing!

It happens everywhere: Bag snatchers on scooters in parts of Spain!

Escorts provided by restaurants back to your beach hotel in Jamaica to avoid mugging!

Carribean Con artists posing as tour guides in 4-track vehicles - drive you to the middle of nowhere and mug you!

Time share cons galore in Gran Canaria if you're not careful!

Even at home in the UK burgalars are starting to hit properties way out in the countryside because they know that the police response times are likely to be 30 minutes plus! So much for a quiet place in the country.

And many more from around the world which I am sure you have heard and read about.

It's a world problem and not isolated to Carvoeiro...the best advice has already been posted on this site - just be careful and take the same precautions you would at home.

The villa I stay at in Carvoeiro, and have done for years has a visitors book. It must be worth noting that with over 10 years of visitors comments to read, incidents of crime are only mentioned twice. And only one of these was succesful because the villa doors were left unlocked!

Date:

14-02-02

Time:

09:17:58

Comments

RE: Sorting out crime.

If it´s those little brats that run around stealing wallets from careless tourists then I feel a good spanking is in order (and I mean green and blue!).

It´s not like they are going to run to the police or their mommy howling about how they got spanked while trying to nick something.....

Date:

14-02-02

Time:

00:32:14

Comments

don't forget...the crimerate in Carvoeiro is under 10% of a village the same size in UK...

Date:

13-02-02

Time:

21:24:03

Comments

CAN ANYONE HELP? ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO WE STAYED AT ROOMS IN CARVOEIRO ON THE RUA PESCADORES. THEY WERE OWNED BY THE MOTHER OF A LADY WHO WORKED IN THE TOURIST OFFICE IN THE CENTRE OF CARVOEIRO. IF ANY ONE KNOWS HOW TO MAKE CONNTACT COULD YOU LET ME KNOW ON TROPHYWIRRAL@AOL.COM MANY THANKS

Date:

13-02-02

Time:

20:11:54

Comments

yes,I also have been stung by a car rental firm for damage not done by me.On pickup I always check the car and I noticed a small chip in the headlamp of my Corsa approx size 10p coin. I didnt report & was charged £55 for a new lamp.I wonder how many times they charged for a new headlight!I got the impression that this was a nice little earner,the offending coy was Auto Jardim...watch them....MC

Date:

13-02-02

Time:

19:51:37

Comments

The end of last year I booked a family holiday to Carvoeiro, our 4th visit I also reccomended ouy friends should likewise visit. They promptly booked a villa for 2 weeks. They recently started reading information posted on this site - and suprise have cancelled their holiday for the 2 adults and 3 little ones, having undergone theft in the UK. There are many many safe resorts around the world to holiday at very competitve prices - Carvoeiro is - sorry was great for a quite very pleasant holiday for young and old alike. There is obviously a problem with crime which is festering out of control - Carvoeiro sort these idiots before its to late!

Date:

13-02-02

Time:

16:17:07

Comments

Wanted, villa that will accommodate 20 people(a family and relatives) for the first two weeks of August. If there is anyone who is able to help i would be extremely grateful having just been let down. PAULR@clifton-college.avon.sch.uk

Date:

12-02-02

Time:

23:46:11

Comments

there is no more jumbolino in town. finally they stop jumbolino because the hold up all the traffic from carvoeiro to rocha brava.

Date:

12-02-02

Time:

23:17:44

Comments

Anybody headed to the Algarve and hiring a car at Faro airport: make sure you check your car for dents and scratches and let the staff know before driving off (ask for a damage report there and then) or if you're not happy with that ask for another car. I didn't do either and a month later got a credit card bill for £225 for a dent that was already in the car when I picked it up! I foolishly thought they must have some sort of up-keep log at the airport which shows who's done what to the car and when, but no, they haven't. I didn't complain because the dent didn't hinder the performance of the vehicle and I thought since they've cleaned it and decided to hire it out again, it must be OK. I used Alamo car hire but I'm sure they're all the same. My credit card company refuses to give me refund, apparently car hire is covered by a "final clause" what ever that means so in other words they're allowed to do this! So now I'm fighting with the tour operator and it's my word against the staff's at the airport. SO CHECK THE CAR before agreeing to take it.

MK, London

Date:

12-02-02

Time:

23:15:37

Comments

The Villa : Four Bedrooms (2 Double & 2 Twin) which are suitable for Eight people. The large Lounge/Dining Room has two patio doors leading on to the pool and another patio door on to an additional terrace. Television is included too!. The Kitchen is fully equipped and there is a spacious Terrace leading onto the pool as well. The whole villa is Fully Air Conditioned. There is also a large and private Roof Terrace on the 4th floor with spectacular views over the surrounding area. email : thenilands@yahoo.com (NOW ONLY 9-29 JUNE or SEPTEMBER AVAILABLE)

Date:

12-02-02

Time:

23:11:55

Comments

Ronaldo here Does Jumbolino depart from Carvoeiro these days or do we have to go to Lagoa

Date:

12-02-02

Time:

21:03:17

Comments

Re:petty theft:it is true that there has been times when this occurs.It goes up and down.Some years ago there was a higherate of break ins.Lately it has dropped, despite what people are writting about.Fortunately it has been low key and non violent.Altough Police don't seem to be able to control it but they have been able to get these young people into jail.And don't forget that they have to actually get them doing it and have the goodies with them to be able to get them to jail.So it needs a great effort and time to do this difficult job.

Date:

12-02-02

Time:

17:20:22

Comments

To the person "worried" about crime, Don't! Crime occurs so rarely in the Carvoeiro area and is normally theft from outsiders or visitors from outside Portugal which includes the rest of Europe. No knives or guns, just petty theft that the British police force quite often do not follow up! Just take the precautions you would at home.

Date:

12-02-02

Time:

15:39:23

Comments

All this talk of crime is very very worrying.I have always viewed Carvoeiro as a safe place to take one's family , young and old, on holiday. I am now beginning to doubt the wisdom of booking further breaks there. Has it always been this way but has ahigher profile due to sites such as these, or is it really escalating to an unacceptable level?

Date:

12-02-02

Time:

12:30:34

Comments

re crime the kid who "visited" us several times was not an illegal. He's a local kid living in the area. And the kids who think it's funny to throw the garden furniture in the pool and smash the terrace lights wear shirts from the International School. Talking to their parents doesn't exactly do any good either. These kids go and vandalise things just because it's considered cool.

Date:

12-02-02

Time:

11:55:04

Comments

ronaldo, try JUMBOLINO

Date:

12-02-02

Time:

10:15:04

Comments

Austin With regard to Jacaranda in VDM, I stayed last Summer, you can find the Villa with Algarve Villa Owners Abroad. Web site address www.avoa.freeuk.com.

Hope you enjoy

Gordon

Date:

12-02-02

Time:

01:18:13

Comments

Hello We Fancy a break for a few days before the season starts. Wouldn't mind first class rail from anywhere here in Portugal, across Spain and into South of France for a few days then return, My wife is Portuguese, fluent in French but never been there, sounds like a good trip. Does such a trip exist? or is there a way of finding from the web? I am normally a good web serfer but am lost here. Please help if you can Regards ATA

Date:

11-02-02

Time:

12:58:29

Comments

I heard Lagoa had a Police chief who used to catch a criminal, take him across the "state line" to Armação, beat the living daylights out of him, and then tell him if he came back across to Lagoa council he would send him to hospital in several pieces.

It worked to the extent, that even long after the revolution you could still leave your doors unlocked.

The GNR should maybe go about treating the under age criminals differently as well rather than giving them a lift home.

Date:

11-02-02

Time:

12:40:51

Comments

...speaking about crime, since when does somebody steal a TV set around here?? I mean it´s not like he is going to Spain to sell it for some dosh.

I still hear elderly portuguese saying "...back before the revolution we never had to lock our doors..."

If you ask me, there are a lot of illegals running around looking to furnish their little builders hut with some stuff. So when you want to build a house in the Algarve, try asking your "empreiteiro" which country his building crew comes from. More and more cheap (and illegal) labour is flooding in from eastern Europe to cope with the onslaught of building projects due to euro 2004, highways, etc.

So if there is a crime "WAVE" then we have development to thank for that. Welcome to the 21st century.

Date:

11-02-02

Time:

11:37:02

Comments

Re jacaranda, yes it is on VDM up a track and it is the one I stayed at. Algarve villa owners normally rent this villa out, watch out for the heating bill for the pool, you will need it on even in high summer.

Date:

11-02-02

Time:

11:24:24

Comments

is the address for the Villa Jacaranda you are talking about - 20 Vale Do Milho? because I understand there are other Villa jacanda around carvoiero. Please advise. Thanks Austin

Date:

10-02-02

Time:

21:49:53

Comments

To the tall thin Cosmo rep, when using foundation don't forget your ears are part of your face, it looks silly when you have a dark line separating ears from face!!! Oh I forgot, it's carnaval!!!!

Date:

10-02-02

Time:

18:35:53

Comments

What´s the meening of this site? Because, when i first looked in i was hopping to learn somethings about Carvoeiro, but what did i get?!, people complaining, injuries, bla...bla...bla....

This site is ment well but, can´t you be a "little" more professional a talk about what really metters: Carvoeiro.

Date:

09-02-02

Time:

20:47:03

Comments

Attention all EVERTONIANS come and watch the mighty England get wellied and laugh your c++k off at the floundering red s+++e players.Place a message and watch the footie with your fellow bitter blues!

Date:

09-02-02

Time:

20:37:54

Comments

I and my family LOVE the villa "Jacaranda" , the pool is massive but the furniture is cracking on a bit, however the maid Rosa is a bloody marvel!And if it comes back on the market i would seriously consider buying the bugger.We are all out again for the "world cup" and if any Evertonian wants to go round for round with me and my alfella and moan about the red s+++e players leave a message.

Date:

09-02-02

Time:

12:20:00

Comments

Why am I a SADO....?? Susie

Date:

08-02-02

Time:

19:59:05

Comments

RE Astrid. when's ur birthday?,im out there on sunday for my birthday.

Date:

08-02-02

Time:

19:56:58

Comments

Oh god Susie not another SADO?.

Date:

08-02-02

Time:

17:23:16

Comments

Re Jacaranda, stayed there 2 years ago and was OK. The pool is much larger than normal and even in September may frighten a few people and kids off with it's tempreture. Villa inside is (was) fully equiped but the furnishings a little sparse. May have changed hands by now as I believe it was on the market over a year ago. Car essential as at least a 20 min walk into town and 25 back.

Date:

08-02-02

Time:

15:56:58

Comments

Does anybody know if Villa Jacaranda, 20 Vale Do Milho exists????

Austin

Date:

08-02-02

Time:

00:21:28

Comments

I liked your pictures Waddybear...I hope to take my own in a few months :-) Susie

Date:

07-02-02

Time:

23:29:05

Comments

The Villa : Four Bedrooms (2 Double & 2 Twin) which are suitable for Eight people. The large Lounge/Dining Room has two patio doors leading on to the pool and another patio door on to an additional terrace. Television is included too!. The Kitchen is fully equipped and there is a spacious Terrace leading onto the pool as well. The whole villa is Fully Air Conditioned. There is also a large and private Roof Terrace on the 4th floor with spectacular views over the surrounding area. email : thenilands@yahoo.com (ONLY JUNE or SEPTEMBER AVAILABLE)

Date:

07-02-02

Time:

19:28:16

Comments

Restaurant Guide Entry? I am surprised that Primavera at the top of the long climb from Carvoeiro centre towards Centianes doesn't get a mention. Absolutely briliant.

Date:

07-02-02

Time:

19:24:14

Comments

Crime? I like the message about "summer crime"! What about all the winter crime? Who is responsible for that then? All that happens in the summer is that the already bad crime rate goes up even more!

Date:

07-02-02

Time:

10:23:12

Comments

From Guest Book - nice Carvoeiro pictures at http://www.waddybear.com/

Date:

07-02-02

Time:

00:28:48

Comments

Re.birthday cake's : try for instance, Intermarché supermarket.

Date:

06-02-02

Time:

22:50:24

Comments

I was sorry to hear that a person holidaying in Sesmarias had a bad experience.I hope it wouldn't put them off going again. I've been going to Sesmarias at least 3 times a year for the past 3 years and have never experienced any vandalism/burglary. I always find my stay there restful and pleasant. It's a shame when something bad happens on holiday in a particular place as it usually means one doesn't go back - a shame as it's not representative of how the really place is.

Date:

06-02-02

Time:

19:16:09

Comments

Can somebody tell me, where I can order a birthdaycake per telephone or fax or email?

Thanks for your help Astrid

Date:

06-02-02

Time:

19:15:57

Comments

Can somebody tell me, where I can order a birthdaycake per telephone or fax or email?

Thanks for your help Astrid

Date:

06-02-02

Time:

15:22:00

Comments

I am looking to purchase in the Carvoeiro area, a villa with pool for private use. I am open to offers with regards the precise area and have readily available funds for the purchase.

Please e-mail holiday_home@hotmail.com if you are a seller

Date:

06-02-02

Time:

13:14:34

Comments

Re the Cosmos complex in Sesmarias mentioned in an earlier mail, Does anyone know where in Sesmarias this is to be located & when it is due to be up & running, how many people will it hold etc. etc.???

Date:

06-02-02

Time:

11:45:41

Comments

I was shocked to read you messages re the crimes taking place. We too were broken into twice whilst visiting last year and they even went through my babies nappies to look for things. In the end we had to move out as the windows took days to mend and we felt very vunerable. Please check your insurance as we were not covered for a move to a hotel under our own or the owner of the villa's insurance policy. And yes we had the shutters locked and lights on and they still broke in so they must watch for when you go out. Apart from that brilliant holiday but beware and on your guard.

Date:

06-02-02

Time:

11:45:13

Comments

I was shocked to read you messages re the crimes taking place. We too were broken into twice whilst visiting last year and they even went through my babies nappies to look for things. In the end we had to move out as the windows took days to mend and we felt very vunerable. Please check your insurance as we were not covered for a move to a hotel under our own or the owner of the villa's insurance policy. And yes we had the shutters locked and lights on and they still broke in so they must watch for when you go out. Apart from that brilliant holiday but beware and on your guard.

Date:

06-02-02

Time:

10:22:38

Comments

We are looking to buy a 2bed/2bath (minimum) apartment or townhouse in the Carvoeiro area. We are particularly interested in Rocha Brava, Vale de Milho, Monte Carvoeiro etc. If you have a property to sell, please e-mail karentelling@btclick.com

Thank you

Date:

06-02-02

Time:

09:48:06

Comments

That last message fills ne with horror! what chance have we got if the local police are not prepared to act when the criminals are caught red handed.There is no hope for any of us if this is their policy.

Date:

05-02-02

Time:

20:23:06

Comments

The police is powerless??? We caught one burglar and called the police. They just let the kid go, didn't even arrest him or take him to the station. Same kid came to "visit" us again a few days later.

Date:

05-02-02

Time:

18:04:58

Comments

Although we do have our own criminals in Carvoeiro, most of the crimes commited in the summer are people from other places e.g Lisbon, Porto, etc down here to try their luck. Please try to make sure that when you go out at night all shutters and windows are closed, nothing is left on show outside, try leaving a light on or the radio playing. As for cars DON'T leave ANYTHING on the back seat or where anyone can see it, if you don't need it leave it at home. Everywhere has crime, Carvoeiro is not an exception, if we are all a little more careful maybe we can avoid having our holidays ruined

Date:

05-02-02

Time:

15:28:13

Comments

The upsurge in crime is bound to take its toll on the levels of tourism in Carvoiero,and also in the longer term , real estate prices! The Police should be more pro active

Date:

05-02-02

Time:

14:36:08

Comments

Crime?

Day break-ins and walk-in thefts are common place. Usually cash is the object to fund drug use. Night time break-ins also often occur whilst occupants asleep in houses. Police more or less powerless but could do more to patrol and question anybody out and about in the early hours.

Perhaps the new Junta de Freguesia will try to do something to control this problem?

Big clean up needed.

Date:

05-02-02

Time:

12:50:47

Comments

I am looking to purchase in the Carvoeiro area, a villa with pool for private use. I am open to offers with regards the precise area and have readily available funds for the purchase.

Please e-mail holiday_home@hotmail.com if you are a seller.

Date:

05-02-02

Time:

12:40:28

Comments

We are in the process of purchasing a property in Seasmarias and the messages that I have read over the last couple of days regarding the crime rate is really a worry. Can someone also let me know any information they have on the 'Cosmos complex' that was referred to

Many thanks

Date:

05-02-02

Time:

10:37:55

Comments

Yes the crime rate is certainly on the increase. My house on Areis dos Moinhos has been broken into three times in the past year, although there was no serious damage inflicted. I suspect that it was opportunists.

Date:

04-02-02

Time:

20:56:19

Comments

Hi peeps , my family will be visiting again in June and i am gagging to find out where the world cup will be shown . I am currently trying to learn the lingo however i would prefer to watch with English commentary.

Date:

04-02-02

Time:

20:29:41

Comments

Hi we are a party of 10 geordies and me - the token yorkshirite- coming to Carvoreiro in May for a fortnight. We are staying in villa Qunta Dos Leoes, booked thro' Villa Plus. Can anyone tell me where it is roughly. All I know from the brochure is it's about 500 yards from the centre and beach, and next door to another Villa Plus villa called Fontes. Which restaurants bars etc. are near by, and is Leoes smart or sad?

From the info on this site we are even more looking forward our hols. Thanks alot for any info. email bycroft2001@aol.com

Date:

04-02-02

Time:

18:56:36

Comments

Yes - I have also be broken into- there is a drug problem but hopefully its on the mend but then come the summer-who knows!

Date:

04-02-02

Time:

11:35:12

Comments

We are looking for a sales representative for our unique outdoor furniture for hotels, restaurants, bars etc. Free lance, high commission. Must speak english and portugese, own car. Contact Conny & Rob on 282-359.216 or mail@solgarve.com

Date:

04-02-02

Time:

10:43:46

Comments

How come you have so many messages on the site regarding crime & drugs etc...

We have been coming for the past 5 years & have not come across any trouble.

Have things really got so bad recently ?

(or are these messages just put on the site by other resorts along the coast who are just jealous !!)

Date:

03-02-02

Time:

23:47:47

Comments

Does anyone know the owners of villa sundowner (no123)on Rocha Brava. Stayed there 2 years ago through a tour operator and would love to visit in summer 2002. Any info please contact: Craig. dug@duffield30.freeserve.co.uk

Date:

03-02-02

Time:

20:58:36

Comments

Can anyone help. We are looking for accommodation in the area between June 23rd to August 23rd. Either to house sit or to rent. My contact number is 966332317. Thankyou.

Date:

03-02-02

Time:

20:57:41

Comments

We are looking for a cleaner to help us out four or five morning a week in Carvoeiro. If anyone knows of anybody can you give me a call on 919103734 David. Thanks.

Date:

03-02-02

Time:

19:04:22

Comments

Hello, anyone knowing some Danes living in Algarve or anyone Portuguese/Englishmen talking Danish? We are planning to buy a house in Southern Portugal, probably in the Algarve, why we want to get contact with someone who know what problems there could be with this. Answers from English talking people will be appreciated too. Pia

Date:

03-02-02

Time:

18:21:51

Comments

Can anyone tell me whether the crime is still rife in carvoeiro - enjoyed a lovely holiday last year apart from getting robbed twice while sat around the pool with all the villa doors locked - someone was VERY sneaky. We have been warned that there is a massive drug problem amongst the young people of carvoeiro and wondered if anyone is doing anything about it - such a shame for such a lovely holiday village

Date:

03-02-02

Time:

17:45:57

Comments

Debbie, Reference to your enquiry re diving school - please refer to "Frequently Asked Questions" at the top of the Message Board. You will find details of Divers Cove School. web site www.diverscove.de The school is at Quinta do Paraiso which is just past Monte Carvoeiro not far from the village.

Date:

03-02-02

Time:

01:31:41

Comments

Webmaster surely the prices for Casa (Vila?) Limao are wrong, 164 euros in low season then 32750 euros mid season AND 41000 euros in peak season, it must be something special, 8219762$00 in peak season ?!!!!!!

Date:

02-02-02

Time:

17:45:07

Comments

Two bedroom, two bathroom luxury apartment at Monte Carvoeiro,overlooking square and swimming pool - some dates still available. wildes@ightham.fsnet.co.uk

Date:

02-02-02

Time:

15:09:32

Comments

Ola, Hey Guys, can any of you folks shed any light on why the 'Weather Cam' in the square in Carveoiro has gone on a 'work to rule'. It has not produced any new data from 11/01/2002.

Trust you can delve and find the reason(s)

rubyeddport

Date:

02-02-02

Time:

14:31:18

Comments

Reference Sesmarias, we were told by our rent a car rep who lived in Ferragudo that car vandalism was very common in the area. His parents live in the village but were looking to move out due to the arrival of the Cosmos complex. His advice to us for the future was do not hire a Punto, this is the car the vandals love. By the way my favourite restaurant by far in the area is Oasis, the ribs are fantastic!! Not only are the owners very welcoming, the English waitress is great aswell. Highly recommend.

Date:

01-02-02

Time:

19:25:55

Comments

Has anyone ever stayed at Quinta do Mato Serro Apartments Sesmarias? If so how did you find it there please? Only we are considering going there

Thanks in advance for any comments u might have

TJ

Date:

01-02-02

Time:

18:28:29

Comments

Can anyone give me any information about scuba diving within an easy drive from Carvoeiro?

Thanks in advance Debbie

Date:

01-02-02

Time:

17:38:31

Comments

Thank you for the prompt reply Have a good weekend Pam

Date:

01-02-02

Time:

16:42:51

Comments

yes you can renew your passport in portimao at a cost of about 25 to 30 euros

Date:

01-02-02

Time:

13:40:36

Comments

I need some help please. Has any resident here renewed their ten year UK passport. I would like to know the cost please and confirmation that it can be done at the Embassy in Portimao. Thank you in advance Pam

Date:

01-02-02

Time:

09:44:28

Comments

Dear Hans

Thanks very much for your reply about Sesmarias, this is really useful, looking forward to our visit.

Date:

01-02-02

Time:

01:39:46

Comments

Sesmarias is a "villa-neighbourhood" which is part of Carvoeiro. 4-5 minutes cardistance; 15-30 minutes walkingdistance from the center. If you want to go to the center a lot, which you will, or if you want to go to the beach, you might aswell rent a car. If you only come to the center once a day for dinner and/or drinks and don't go anywhere else you better get a taxi, rather then drink & drive... From Sesmarias you have easy access to Lagoa (5 min.), Ferragudo (10 min.), Portimão (15 min.), Silves (15 min.). Times are all by car. Rent a car and buy yourself a detailed map of the Algarve because it's beautiful!

Hans,

Restaurant Oasis