Message board September 2002 part 2

Date:

23-09-02

Time:

11:24:20

Remote Name:

217.7.7.130

Comments

what about the weather in carvoeiro at the moment and three days forecast?

Date:

23-09-02

Time:

10:09:01

Remote Name:

80.13.196.35

Comments

re tapes...not quite! France is Secam, the rest of Europe is Pal, tapes in Pal only shows B&W in Secam, and vice versa. he he

Date:

23-09-02

Time:

09:55:30

Remote Name:

217.36.255.110

Comments

All pre recorded tapes purchased in the UK will work on your recorder/player in Portugal (or anywhere else in Europe come to that). I trust that now makes it very clear!

Date:

23-09-02

Time:

09:17:07

Remote Name:

217.129.153.213

Comments

So ends another summer :(

Greetings to all those lovley peeps who were down here this year to help us relieve Jorge and Ricardo of their Ginginha, Absinto and beer ;)

Hope to see u all back here very soon!

René

Date:

23-09-02

Time:

09:06:57

Remote Name:

217.36.117.174

Comments

My concern is more for pre-recorded tapes that we buy over here to take out to the apartment.

Date:

22-09-02

Time:

19:26:38

Remote Name:

159.134.216.213

Comments

hi, just a quick question is the comput@s bar still open. thanks.

Date:

22-09-02

Time:

18:08:11

Remote Name:

217.36.249.195

Comments

Won't be a problem, the video will play what has been recorded on the channel of the tv that is preset.

Date:

22-09-02

Time:

16:53:21

Remote Name:

217.34.34.116

Comments

Yes, plus we want to take pre-recorded films and kids videos too.

Date:

22-09-02

Time:

14:09:52

Remote Name:

217.36.249.195

Comments

All video tapes will work with either video units purchased in the UK or Portugal. One assumes you will be supplying digital sat as well.

Date:

22-09-02

Time:

13:22:25

Remote Name:

217.34.34.116

Comments

Can anyone tell me if UK video tapes will work in Portugese TV and videos. We would like to bring some tapes out to our apartment for guests to use if desired.

Date:

22-09-02

Time:

13:11:18

Remote Name:

194.65.100.7

Comments

If the Casa Belvedere is by Boteca rest., then it is cliff top above Paraiso beach and a short walk to centre of town

Don't know it but most houses up there are older

Date:

22-09-02

Time:

13:09:10

Remote Name:

194.65.100.7

Comments

Praia da Marinha is in the countryside East of Carvoeior and quite a long way from anywhere. Nearest village is Benagil with some restaurants. The Praia itsef is lovely and reached by climbing down a lot of steps

Date:

22-09-02

Time:

11:18:59

Remote Name:

217.36.249.195

Comments

I'd like to bring out some curtains for our villa,and would like to know if there is anywhere in town that could make any necessary adjustments? Thanks J

Date:

21-09-02

Time:

23:19:59

Remote Name:

195.92.194.17

Comments

Cheers Adrian from Cardiff - thanks for responding to my previous email - much appreciate the info. Can you confirm when you say the aparts are not within walking distance are they more than 1 mile? Where we live "the very far north of Britain" - we are used to walking approx 1 -2 miles for our entertainment obviously anything more than this we would consider taxi/motor. Thanks for confirming apartments and village is not same - could you confirm as to whether the appartments are situated near the colina village?

Lets face it we'll be happy whatever but being an ex Girl Guide I always like to be prepared!!!

Gaye

Date:

21-09-02

Time:

12:41:26

Remote Name:

212.140.120.230

Comments

to the person who stayed at Casa Jodsila, never mind the steps and no lights, youre not doing too well with the message board - only joking

Date:

21-09-02

Time:

11:26:05

Remote Name:

217.34.39.68

Comments

A lot of the Monte Dourado apartments are owned privately, and are also advertised on the rentals section. We have a 3 bed apartment which is advertised on this site.

Monte dourado is all apartments with shared pools, there are no detatched villas with private pools on the dvelopment.

Date:

21-09-02

Time:

00:12:51

Remote Name:

195.93.48.11

Comments

I would highly recommend the more central Carvoeiro for your holiday villa. As for horse riding Gill runs a riding school just outside Carvoeiro.She charges 30 euros per hour for a hack, and it is advisable to pop in to see her and book a couple of days in advance. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Carvoeiro this year,although we stayed just outside, I felt it would have been nice to have been able to stroll down into the village of an evening,we were just too far for that, though.

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

23:23:34

Remote Name:

80.47.1.183

Comments

Hello. Hoping to visit Carvoeiro for the first time next year and have the choice of two lovely villas - one near Praia da Marinha and the other is much more central Carvoeiro. How 'developed' is Praia da Marinha - does it have shops/restaurants etc? Also does anyone have any advice on horseriding stables? We have two horse mad girls coming with us who would love to do some countryside/beach treks. Thank you Linda - my email address is lindadom4@yahoo.co.uk

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

21:37:36

Remote Name:

213.58.15.58

Comments

Monte Dourado Apartments - Rua do Barranco can be accessed by telephoning 282 357 922 or details on carvoeiro.com under rentals/apartments/Monte Dourado

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

21:04:26

Remote Name:

195.93.48.11

Comments

Staying at Casa Belvedere in October does anyone have any info on the Villa its with First Choice holidays. Apparently opposite Boteca restaurant

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

19:42:57

Remote Name:

194.117.133.182

Comments

Mont Dourado do you have villas there with private pools or are they all apartments, any idea how you rent them ie contact emails or phone numbers thanks

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

19:16:17

Remote Name:

195.93.32.11

Comments

Waddy, loved your photos on your site (http://www.waddybear.com/).Are you Carvoeiro mad or what?

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

18:49:11

Remote Name:

62.255.32.4

Comments

Just returned from a great 2 week stay at the Villa Jodilsa. For those of you who wish to know what its like.....its a very very good villa with many positive points. We loved the pool. Just be careful if you use the side door when returning at night as you have to walk past 2 sets of steps which have no hand rails or lights to guide you.

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

15:28:11

Remote Name:

217.36.38.4

Comments

PS Beach is about 250 m (3 or 4 minutes walk) from Monte Dourado

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

15:27:13

Remote Name:

217.36.38.4

Comments

Monte Dourado is right in the centre of the village - plenty of bars, restaurants, shops etc within walking distance. Good idea to hire a car to do some sightseeing but not essential. We have an apartment there and lots of our guests just use taxis.

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

14:59:52

Remote Name:

172.183.231.42

Comments

Hoping you can help!

Where abouts is Mount Dorado area in relation to centre of Carvoeiro? Would it be necessary to hire a car? Are there supermarkets, bars, restaurants in that area? How far from beaches?

many thanks

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

14:45:34

Remote Name:

62.188.22.173

Comments

With regard to the cost of swimming with dolphins at Zoomarine, the cost is not cheap(£89.00-125 euros)but it is a lot cheaper than you will pay in America. Having spoken to someone who has done it in both places, the Zoomarine experience is far superior

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

11:43:52

Remote Name:

217.129.153.213

Comments

Re: Dolphins.

It is possible to swim with them. You have to go to Zoomarine and book and then come back a few days later to swim.

Be advised, they charge your weight in gold for this unique experience.

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

11:00:14

Remote Name:

62.254.246.61

Comments

Gaye from Shetland.

We stayed at Colina de Lapa this year. It is not the same resort as Colina Village but has the same owner. The complex is brand new and therefore very well presented and 5 star with regard to quality. However, the complex is not within walking distance of the village and wil cost approx 5-6 euro each way in a taxi. There are a couple of shops and a cafe near by but best eateries are found some way from the complex (near town).

The pool isnt heated and therefore probably cold with all the rain thats fallen there recently. However, you can use the heated indoor pool at Colina Village which is a 10 mins drive away. I would strongly recommend you hire a car, otherwise you will be quite isolated.

Have a fun holiday and enjoy.

Adrian (Cardiff)

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

08:11:10

Remote Name:

195.92.168.169

Comments

Does anyone know if it is possible to swim with the dolphins in Zoomarine. I have been told that it is but I cannot find any reference to it on their website.

Thanks to anyone who can let me know

Alan

Date:

20-09-02

Time:

02:51:58

Remote Name:

66.185.84.196

Comments

I agree, Alvaro was the best! What happened to Paulo who also used to work there about 12 years ago?

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

23:15:24

Remote Name:

195.93.32.11

Comments

Sorry as per usuaL!!!!!!!

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

23:14:43

Remote Name:

195.93.32.11

Comments

Apologies for spelling mistakes,in too much of a hurry as pre usual!

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

23:09:37

Remote Name:

195.93.32.11

Comments

We stayed at Val De Rei this year and were very pleased with the villa and the area. Ideal if you hire a car and are willing to drive into Carvoeiro, we took a taxi on the nights that we both wanted to drink. In the afternoon whilst we sunbathed around the pool, you would have thought you were a million miles away from civilisation. Highly rcommended. We discovered that the further West you travelled, the colder it got,left Lagos one afternoon with the car temp at 25 celsius, by the time we arrived in Portimao it had risen to 27 celsius, finally arriving at carvoeiro it was wonderful 32 celsius, all in 15-20 minute journey. Can anyone tell me , therefore, whether my assumption is correct- the further Esat you travel, the warmer it gets? And would I benefit from travelling down as far as Tavira?

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

21:53:29

Remote Name:

195.93.34.9

Comments

Alvaro, you will find him at 4am onwards at the municiple market in Portimao at the bifana place. he does the best bifana's too!

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

19:30:30

Remote Name:

62.252.0.4

Comments

we are staying at a villa called chez nous next year if anyone has been there before we would be interested in your comments

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

19:02:07

Remote Name:

145.253.239.24

Comments

Our apartment is free from the 28.09.-05.10.02. it`s a T1 apartment. www.tourist-online.de/964915

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

18:41:14

Remote Name:

195.93.32.11

Comments

We did not come across any drug pushers in the square either when we were there,but, to be honest we were not looking for any,so maybe we were blind to them. Nowadays it is very rare to come across ANYWHERE that does not have pushers,even this country, or more so, this country.

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

16:07:59

Remote Name:

80.225.191.37

Comments

Does anyone have any information as to the whereabouts of Alvaro the guy who managed Smilers Bar. Possibly one of the nicest Bar-persons in Portugal.

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

11:41:11

Remote Name:

217.129.152.68

Comments

Apts Farol are situated in the center of Carvoeiro,200 metres from the beach. The distance from Hotel Carvoeiro Sol to the apts it is only 175 metres (road to the Hotel Almansor). If you send us an e-mail(apts-farol@netvisao.pt) with the arrival date,we will be pleased to find a nice and quiet apartment. This week the weather is not famous. Kind regards The reception

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

11:33:20

Remote Name:

194.65.14.69

Comments

What are you on about "Monkies" and drug pushers in the square. I have been in the square almost every night this year and haven't seen anything other than kids having a good time!

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

10:06:37

Remote Name:

217.39.199.10

Comments

Rocha Brava is a lovely development, but there is not a lot to do if you don't want to spend a lot of time by the pool. There is a small playground with a few swings etc, plus a cafe, restaurant and shop, but nothing else to do. You would really need to hire a car for trips to the water parks, Zoomarine etc. There is very little that you can walk to from Rocha Brava. What are you looking for?

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

08:52:04

Remote Name:

213.1.65.195

Comments

Hi We are thinking of staying at the Rocha Brava apartments next May/June. We have 2 kids ages 7 & 11. Can anyone tell me if this will be a good place for them (they are not happy to play in the pool or on a beach all day every day unfortunately!!) I would be interested to hear anyone's opinions on these apartments before I make my booking. Thanks

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

00:14:39

Remote Name:

195.93.48.11

Comments

Can anyone give any information on the whereabouts in Carvoeiro of a Villa with the name Casa Tropicalia, as we will be coming there soon, regards Harry

Date:

19-09-02

Time:

00:10:10

Remote Name:

195.93.48.11

Comments

We are a family with 4 kids,coming to carvoeiro for 2 weeks from Oct 5. 3 Teenage girls and one toddler son. All of us are looking for any advice on places to go and things to do. Regards Harry

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

21:57:33

Remote Name:

172.182.227.134

Comments

Anyone stayed at O'Farol apartments? Seen info on rentals section but can't picture where they are! Where are they if I'm standing by Sol Hotel with my back to beach? Is it a noisy area?

Picture looks as if pool area can be crowded - are there enough sun loungers?

Is the weather really bad this week? Looks bad on weather programmes!

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

21:51:16

Remote Name:

217.34.246.83

Comments

There is already a place for rentals on this site, this is just a message board.

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

20:20:40

Remote Name:

217.129.155.210

Comments

APARTMENT TO RENT - MONTE DOURADO. Available from Nov 2002 through entire Summer 2003. Stunning 2 bedroom, located right in the centre of Carvoeiro. For more details, please contact Mike at tuna2mike@hotmail.com

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

20:20:25

Remote Name:

62.7.104.125

Comments

The Panasonic dsb30--Grundig 310/2--Amstrad 100 all work perfect anywhere in Europe. I can supply any digibox with free to air viewing card plus remote etc anywhere you want for £120 + postage U.K £20 or Europe £35 all other digiboxes will work anywhere except southern Spain call me for information(Jimmy) Telephone 07759172525 Uk

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

19:12:41

Remote Name:

195.93.50.9

Comments

Chris, You will have to do everything private. Dr Pertell is probabley your best bet. Speaking from experience I would stay put in uk for a little longer! Good luck

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

16:41:30

Remote Name:

217.129.153.213

Comments

Agreed!

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

14:10:56

Remote Name:

213.86.143.190

Comments

What to avoid;

Albufeira

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

13:15:18

Remote Name:

195.92.194.17

Comments

We have booked 2 weeks at Colina Da Lapa Appartments from 29/9/02 - various comments indicate super accommodatation - is this the same complex as Colina Village? Can anyone let us know how far apartments are from centre of Carvoeiro - is it within walking distance. Also how far is Carvoeiro from Albufeira - is there a bus service?

Anyone suggestions where to go - excursions etc what to avoid!!!

Gaye

from Shetland Isles

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

13:04:37

Remote Name:

80.1.2.236

Comments

Has anyone out there had any experience with shipment of container to carvoeiro from the U.K. We want to send down a 20ft container end of year.

Any advice would be helpful.

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

12:54:59

Remote Name:

213.122.211.116

Comments

Re. medical form E.111. This is not needed by uk nationals when visiting Portugal according to the leaflet when i picked one up from P.O.

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

12:19:36

Remote Name:

212.72.2.190

Comments

To Ray, Eileen et al... Really looking forward to seeing you and raising a few glasses on Big Ray's 40th birthday next week. We leave Muscat for Faro tonight so TTFN and safe journey to all. Sandy and Gordon x

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

10:30:14

Remote Name:

62.189.178.113

Comments

Re Message to Chris, Thanks to whoever sent the advice. Much appreciated. E11 form I can get from the Post Office, Good first hand knowledge is a little harder. Regards Chris.

Date:

18-09-02

Time:

09:59:15

Remote Name:

217.7.7.130

Comments

Is the weather in the algarve really so bad at the moment? My arrival to Faro will be on september 25th, someone who knows the exact forecast ?:-)

Date:

17-09-02

Time:

23:58:22

Remote Name:

213.1.114.156

Comments

We are currently seeking a villa with a private pool (with steps) to accommodate two families (4 Adults and 4 children) in Carvoeiro preferably within walking distance of the town centre, however the Rocha Brava complex or equally placed resort would be considered. Rental 19/07 until 02/08 2003. Many Thanks Please reply to: alantracy1@btinternet.com

Date:

17-09-02

Time:

22:59:11

Remote Name:

195.92.67.75

Comments

Andrea, David, Jim and Anna - really looking forward to our two weeks at Carvoeiro. The weather WILL be good.

Date:

17-09-02

Time:

22:48:08

Remote Name:

62.254.64.4

Comments

we need two twin or double rooms for one night saturday5th oct email alan.moody2@ntlworld.com

Date:

17-09-02

Time:

20:38:07

Remote Name:

80.225.113.207

Comments

MY FAMILY AND 1 WOULD LIKE TO RENT A VILLAS SLEEPING 14 IN CARVOEIRO ~ ANY SUGGESTIONS PLEASE. WE WOULD LIKE OUR OWN POOL IF POSSIBLE

MANY THANKS JANET OR EMAIL ME AT janetto@tiscali.co.uk

ta

Date:

17-09-02

Time:

17:16:39

Remote Name:

62.188.72.48

Comments

Where can I eat the best sardines in the Algarve?! Is there a local favourite restaurant?

Date:

17-09-02

Time:

16:49:10

Remote Name:

194.196.100.59

Comments

Portimao closer than Faro, so weather might be a little more accurate at :- http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/POXX0021_f.html

Date:

17-09-02

Time:

16:43:41

Remote Name:

62.188.72.48

Comments

I AM GOING TO CARVOEIRO IN MID OCTOBER, ARE ALL THE RESTAURENTS THAT ARE OPEN IN SUMMER SEASON STILL OPEN IN OCTOBER?? DO I NEED TO WRAP UP IN THE EVENING??!!

Date:

17-09-02

Time:

15:22:04

Remote Name:

217.129.153.213

Comments

We all have the same forecasts and that sounds about as good as any other forecast I have heard.

Try: http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/Faro_PO_c.html

Date:

17-09-02

Time:

13:16:12

Remote Name:

193.130.144.125

Comments

can anyone let me know the forecast for the next week as we are coming on Saturday & have seen weather report over here saying there is thunderstorms for the next 5 days

Date:

17-09-02

Time:

12:17:59

Remote Name:

213.1.2.82

Comments

To the Irish Family looking for accomodation next July. Have you considered two apartments. We stayed at Villas do Mar recently. Lovely development 3-400m from town square, quiet area with own pool. There are 10 2 bed units and some have a separate studio which sleep another two/three! Also we had friends that stayed at Casa Isafan which is a four bed villa near post office. It had a large pool and bathroom to each bedroom. Try villasdomar@hotmail.com for details

Date:

17-09-02

Time:

09:06:55

Remote Name:

217.129.153.213

Comments

Try Douglas in Algarve Shopping.

Date:

17-09-02

Time:

01:18:41

Remote Name:

62.7.60.242

Comments

Hello coming soon to Carvoeiro and carnt wait. I am hoping to find Les Edition Originals set by Jean Paul Gaultier has anyone any ideas where i might find it. (as i am a collector of perfume has anyone seen it in a shop) Please no silly Comments.

Date:

16-09-02

Time:

20:33:12

Remote Name:

62.7.96.247

Comments

Reply to Chris from 13/09/02 ref. Doctors. We needed a doctor for our 4yr old whilst in Carvoeiro this summer and found the family medical centre very helpful. Up some steps above a restaurant on the 'out' road (one way system) from the main square. Tourist info. will give you directions. We had to pay for the consultation and also antibiotics that were needed. If you want to use the form E11 available from post offices I think you have to go to a recommended clinic. Hope this helps. P.S. Carvoeiro is a lovely place. We will be visiting again.

Date:

16-09-02

Time:

17:30:35

Remote Name:

194.117.133.182

Comments

Carol have you tried www.algarve-holiday-agency.net exellcent company or have a look in the rentals on this web site, very good, casa dos ouricos excellent.

Date:

16-09-02

Time:

16:56:50

Remote Name:

195.92.168.168

Comments

Hi, We are 2 families (Irish) 4 adults and 4 kids in total, looking for a 4 bed villa with it's own pool in/around Carvoeiro for 2 weeks commencing July 11th 2003./ Does anyone have anything suitable. We would prefer to rent directly from the owners if possible. If you can help, please e-mail me at carol@ni-media.com Thanks, C.

Date:

16-09-02

Time:

15:49:05

Remote Name:

62.253.4.115

Comments

We eat quite often at Maxims so will definitely let them know about Jack and Daniella and we usually sit in Carvoeiro bar having a drink waiting for our table.

Date:

16-09-02

Time:

10:55:48

Remote Name:

213.122.113.150

Comments

Got back from Carvoeiro 7th September after a great week. Evenings after Mungo's always ending with a great night in THE JAILHOUSE! Hi to Dave and Karen we had another great week (5th year running we have been there). If any of the lady golfers read this or know of them (they were staying in a villa near Vale de Milho 31 Aug - 14 Sept) my name is Tony and I met one of them in the Jailhouse on Friday 6th September. She is Scottish, with fair hair and glasses and I very foolishly have forgotten her name. If anyone remembers her please ask her to contact me by email at ABW@rmz.co.uk If Suzanne or any of the group that were staying in the villa up the road from the JAILHOUSE at the same time (they booked through Sovreign Holidays and were a group of singles) perhaps you could contact me, as I know your group got quite friendly with the group I'm talking about. Anyway anyone who spent time in the JAILHOUSE again this time, it was great and we'll see you all again next year if you are there. If Dave & Karen read this, Hi we had a great time and will see you next year. ps Sue sends her love to Joel. Tony Woodley

Date:

16-09-02

Time:

00:35:17

Remote Name:

62.188.15.2

Comments

We had a fantastic holiday in Carvoeiro in August, The weather, area, etc. were great, not too busy - just Right. We were there with my husbands parents, they enjoyed it just as much as we did, we hired a car for a week and were able to travel around quite a lot, we enjoyed everywhere we visited except Portamao(very busy and dirty) my mum who actually lives in Algoz says that since the alterations in Portamao there have been many complaints that they have taken away the character of the place!!! The other place we didn’t like was Krazy World, definably needs some money spending there!!One place that we had a fantastic time was the festival at Lagoa(each year around mid August)it really was fantastic and you really felt that you were seeing something of the Portuguese culture.

We have seen several messages abort swimming with Dolphins, our daughters aged 13 and 8 experienced this, I can only say that it was absolutely fantastic, the cost is approximately £80.00 or 125 Euros but very defiantly worth it, we were told that they would have about thirty minutes swimming with the Dolphins, but it was nearer sixty minutes. We were there peak season and had pre booked as advised, but if you go and had not pre booked and couldn’t get on that day when you went back for your booking you were not charged the entrance fee, we did look at the website about the dolphins but found very limited information.

Finally as everyone else seems to enter their favorite restraunts, Happy's(our youngest daughter would of gone there every night if we had allowed her to) very friendly especially children friendly, Maximes, and Chief Antonios

Anyone going over enjoy your stay as much as we did.

The Shaw Family

Date:

16-09-02

Time:

00:26:30

Remote Name:

193.126.224.54

Comments

it's a bit wet and windy here!

Date:

15-09-02

Time:

23:56:21

Remote Name:

172.186.226.77

Comments

Was looking at the world weather half asleep last night! It said Faro had massive rainfall during that day - more than any time before - is that right?!

As my sister is just up the road from Carvoeiro I wondered if the weather was bad all round. I told her the weather would be great - was I wrong??!!

Date:

15-09-02

Time:

23:08:26

Remote Name:

195.92.168.172

Comments

Re Hole in the wall gang looking for a private villa to rent.

Three bed, two bathroom with private pool and garden. On the Quinta do Paraiso. Full sky tv. 10 min walk to town/beach.

email qdp55a@hotmail.com

Date:

15-09-02

Time:

22:33:54

Remote Name:

62.30.0.3

Comments

Re Jack & Daniella. Thanks once again ! Please when you are in Carvoeiro, pop into the Carvoeiro Bar and Maximes Restaurant and let the owners know that Jack & Daniella are doing fine and getting ready for their journey home to England. These people saw in the dogs what we have seen and will be delighted with any news of them. Have a wonderful holiday. Best wishes !

Date:

15-09-02

Time:

20:16:09

Remote Name:

217.129.253.253

Comments

still people have trouble pressing the submit box just once

Date:

15-09-02

Time:

19:10:30

Remote Name:

62.252.192.4

Comments

RE ZIT AUTOS,THEY ARE A GREAT COMPANY I HAVE USED THEM MANY MANY TIMES OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, YOU MEET THE REP IN THE ARRIVALS HALL,AFTER PAYMENT AND A FEW DETAILS ARE EXCHANGED YOU THEN GO TO CAR PARK P.4. ROW D.AND PICK UP THE CAR,THE WHOLE THING ONLY TAKES TEN MINS.ITS ALL VERY SIMPLE. THE TELEPHONE NUMBER IS.00351 289 315 559,FAX 00351 289 316 350. BEST OF LUCK AND ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY. DAVE.

Date:

15-09-02

Time:

17:44:59

Remote Name:

62.64.217.24

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Hiya Folks! Were looking for a three bedroomed villa near (or in)Carvoeiro end of July/Beginning of Aug 2003 - need a private pool also! We've checked out all the websites (yawn!) - any offers/recommendations?? Cheers, The Hole'ith Wall Gang

Date:

15-09-02

Time:

15:58:19

Remote Name:

62.253.64.4

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Dress code on the golf courses is fairly relaxed and shorts and short socks are definitely permitted. However soft spikes are the norm on most courses and many such as Penina insist on them. If you have transport suggest you try the new course, Boa Vista (Boavista.com), just west of Lagos. Tom Gibson. (rt.gibson@virgin.net)

Date:

15-09-02

Time:

09:21:05

Remote Name:

212.72.22.126

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Can anyone advise the dress code on Carvoeiro golf courses? Are shorts ok or are long trousers the rule?

Date:

14-09-02

Time:

23:56:18

Remote Name:

195.93.48.11

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Would anyone care to join me on the chat board, shame as it never seems to be used......let us start using it,please....anyone out there? yoo hoo!

Date:

14-09-02

Time:

23:27:21

Remote Name:

195.93.48.11

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What is the actual cost of living over there in wonderful Carvoeiro,and how difficult would it be to obtain work? Can anyone enlighten me.

Ta.

Date:

14-09-02

Time:

21:36:38

Remote Name:

195.93.48.11

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Kevin Re;Christmas in Carvoeiro, It can be a little bit quiet,but that's no bad thing is it? The weather can be quite warm during the day but I would suggest a light jacket for the evening .Some of the bars and restaurants are closed but that still leaves plenty of others.If you do go I'm sure you'll find lots to enjoy. Best wishes to you and all in Smilers,Mungo's,Mike's(yes,even you Dean),Rascals,Hemingways and all the others, Love and hopefully see you soon,Craig.

Date:

14-09-02

Time:

19:27:12

Remote Name:

62.30.0.4

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To Mr & Mrs Murray. Many thanks for your kind donation for Jack & Daniella. The APAA have sent your receipt to me as they received your cheque same time as mine. If you would like me to send it to you, please contact me on martinam@blueyonder.co.uk They are both doing fine. We are hoping to go back to Carvoeiro in October to see them again.

Many thanks once again.

Date:

14-09-02

Time:

18:04:01

Remote Name:

195.93.48.11

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Hi ther we came home from carvoeiro about a week ago, and can not wait to go back there.The town square between June and September has a stage with live music every night,and people just dancing in the square-really sweet, and very holiday like.Great place for pre-teens to dance and have fun with there parents! The bars serve alcohol to anyone who looks sixteenish! my son and his mate (both 15) went off and enjoyed themselves without us lod foggie parents being in tow! and got served, no problem-my advice to any parent like me who's fairly easy-just don't give your kids enough money to get plastered, but just enough to buy a few drinks, then everyones happy!Definately check this place out, we are even thinking of giving up on the UK and going there to live, its that nice.

Date:

13-09-02

Time:

21:48:29

Remote Name:

195.92.67.67

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Thinging of spending christmas in Carvoeiro. Has anyone been/know what it's like. Weather/festivities/whats open/etc,etc. Would apreciate some feedback. Thanks

From: kevin@kparsons2.freeserve.co.uk

Date:

13-09-02

Time:

21:23:25

Remote Name:

213.122.141.65

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anyone no of any good plumbers in the lagoa area !!!

Date:

13-09-02

Time:

21:21:57

Remote Name:

213.122.141.65

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does anyone know if theres a bus u can catch near centeanes beach that goes to carvoeiro or lagoa and how frequent are they , thanks

Date:

13-09-02

Time:

18:05:17

Remote Name:

195.93.32.11

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Try Zoomarine.com for info on swimming with the dolphins.

Date:

13-09-02

Time:

15:44:29

Remote Name:

62.189.158.225

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My wife myself and new baby (one month old) are hoping to be spending some time in the Carvoeiro area over the coming months. Can any one tell us of a good doctors or clinic for the baby check ups as I have heard that a clinic is close- by but don't know if we being British will be able to have ordinary access to it.

Many regards Chris

Date:

13-09-02

Time:

14:34:36

Remote Name:

129.188.33.222

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Hi Rene,

danke für den Beitrag. Sicherlich ist diese Page mit viel Einsatz entstanden, gar kein Zweifel. Es ist nur schade, daß die guten Ansätze, sie weiterzuentwickeln, nicht fortgeführt wurden, dabei bleibt es. Eine Weiterentwicklung wäre ja eben zum Beispiel, diese Page zumindest ansatzweise mal in einer 2. Sprache Deutsch/Portugiesisch etc. zu gestalten, ist so schwierig nicht. Der Fremdenverkehr in Carvoeiro besteht meines Wissens nach nicht ausschließlich aus Engländern, Amerikanern etc. oder ?

Danke in jedem Fall für den Hinweis, daß ich nicht gezwungen bin, diese Page zu lesen. Wäre wirklich nicht von selbst drauf gekommen......

Wenn ich Euch einen Gefallen damit tue, verfasse ich meinen gestrigen Beitrag einmal gerne in englisch, ehrlich

Nichts für ungut,

Giveitatry@web.de

Date:

13-09-02

Time:

14:04:14

Remote Name:

195.93.48.11

Comments

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT SWIMMING WITH THE DOLPHINS AT ZOO MARINE?? I HAVE HEARD THAT THEY DO ALLOW THIS, DO I HAVE TO PRE-BOOK THIS??

Date:

13-09-02

Time:

10:53:00

Remote Name:

195.93.32.11

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Just arrived home after spending a wonderful week in the area. Wish we had booked a fortnight with hindsight!! The village has a wonderful atmosphere, especially in the evening, however did not notice the drug-pushers in the square,where were they? (asking as I have 14 yr old son, who looks older.....and want to be aware for next time.) Had several meals out,all of them great---o'Tasco, O Patio, steak house,grand murlha chinese......only one that was a let down was (something like)...Xece Ze...on the left up the hill...will not go there again.Cannot really recall it's name. For anyone who enjoys riding Gill's horse centre is excellent,she was ever so friendly. Mountain bikers try the trek, starting from praia da rocha, you get taken up to the top of the monchique mountains,and ride all the way down...well worth 30 euros!

Cannot wait until next year,Carvoeiro here we come!!!

Date:

13-09-02

Time:

09:46:59

Remote Name:

217.129.153.213

Comments

Re: Amerikaner in Deutschland.

Schön gesagt. Musste auch mal gesagt werden. Das ganze nochmal in englisch und wir können vor lauter Empörung den Laden dicht machen.

Ich kennen den Macher dieser Webpage persönlich und weiss wieviel Zeit und Schweiss er in diese über 300 Seiten umfassende Webpage investiert hat. Mehr Infos zu Carvoeiro finden Sie nirgends und es zwingt Sie auch keiner, den Empfehlungen auf der Messageboard nachzugehen.

René

Date:

13-09-02

Time:

03:52:36

Remote Name:

217.158.116.134

Comments

Had a great time, the only problem for us was with a family of mixed age groups , the drug pushers in the square! I will admit that this is not a problem for the family with under 12th's, but everyone should be aware that if these morons called "Monkies" by the local police GNR attack any of your party they will get away with it! Sad but this really nice "village" is soon to be taken over by these idiots! Having said that, with that exeption everybody Portugese/British were very pleasant and I would recommend the village without reserve.

Date:

13-09-02

Time:

00:57:57

Remote Name:

38.184.224.41

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Waddy I liked your pictures at http://www.waddybear.com is Carvoeiro like this or is it poetic license????????

Date:

12-09-02

Time:

21:54:21

Remote Name:

195.93.72.17

Comments

Hallo, haben Sie schon mal algarve-live.de angeschaut?

SMCarvoeiro@aol.com

Date:

12-09-02

Time:

21:07:16

Remote Name:

129.188.33.222

Comments

Hallo,

habe diese Internetseite nun sehr lange beobachtet und meiner Meinung nach dient sie hauptsächlich dem Austausch anglo-amerikanischer Banalitäten, umsomehr seit Nick nicht mehr dabei ist.

Insbesondere die von Engländern (ist dies etwa doch das Mutterland der Haute Cusine ?) angepriesene, in Carvoeiro präsentierte " Portugiesische Küche" ist so nicht nachvollziehbar (ich kenne Carvoeiro seit 20 Jahren und diese gibt es dort einfach nicht mehr) und meiner Meinung nach bedenklich, gibt es doch vielen dortigen Gastronomen das Gefühl "etwas weniger für etwas mehr" anbieten zu können. Möchte man so etwas entdecken, muß man weit ins Hinterland fahren.

Gibt es eine Alternativ-Webpage zu dieser, in denen interessante Fakten zu erfahren sind ? Wer kann mir einen Tip geben ?

Falls nun jemand denkt, dies ist der Kommentar eines chauvinistischen Deutschen - weit gefehlt ich bin Amerikaner, lebe in Deutschland !

Giveitatry@web.de

Date:

12-09-02

Time:

21:03:17

Remote Name:

213.105.224.4

Comments

Someone recommended Zitauto for car hire but I'd like to book over the net if poss. Failing that what's the exact number to dial from the UK to get hold of them please? We're travelling on the 22.9. Nice web site , have been to Carvoeiro for many years now so it's good to find you. chow