Message board October 2000

Date:

29-10-00

Time:

13:09:18

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Answer to "What is the best time of year to visit Carvoeiro?"...We went mid-October. No crowded beaches, restaurants or roads. Day-time temp about mid to late 70s with occasional 80 plus. Cool evenings. All attractions were easy to get in to with no queues. No need to book most restaurants. Calm atmosphere.

Date:

29-10-00

Time:

11:52:47

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what time of year do you reckon is the best time to visit cavoeiro?

Date:

29-10-00

Time:

11:51:35

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what does johnny look like and doed he wear a cap/hat all the time. and he's a great dancer?

Date:

27-10-00

Time:

20:16:09

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Hey everybody... does anybody know Joao Jose Pina?(better known as Johnny or Jungle man) tell him I said hellooooo and give him a SUPER, MEGA beijho, just coz after like two years I STILL think he is a hottie.... And I hope I'll see him next time I come to sunny Carvoeiro... And Tiago from the "bottleshop" really should sent me a letter, coz I told him to sent me one first, otherwise he is NOT allowed to NAG and MOAN next year as he did this year... Oh and tell Jorge Antonio Rosario Silva that I hope he is fine, and I hated not seeing him last summerThat's about it I guesssssssssssssssss OH no I can't forget my friend PANDA... Oh and "Mr. Webmaster" Bob and Thom say hello to ANNABELLE!!!

Muintos Beijhos JASMIJN ( BIFA =] )

Date:

27-10-00

Time:

19:55:59

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re- casa jonas , sesmarias. stayed here during june ,had a fantastic holiday.pleasant residential area, very private swimming pool. car essential. very dangerous glass coffee table in lounge, have it removed if there are small children in your party. pleasant but not luxurious villa but i would stay again,

katrina.

Date:

27-10-00

Time:

19:47:14

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Hey people.... if anybody knows Joao Jose Pina, or Johnny or Jungleman...tell him I said HELLO!! And tell Tiago from the "bottleshop" to write me.... missing you lotsssssssssss um beijho Jasmijn

Date:

26-10-00

Time:

14:53:42

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Can anybody tell me what happens in the Algarve during the weekend of Easter and the following week thereafter? Does everything shut down or is a major party? How about the week before Easter Sunday? I am assuming that things are shut on Good Friday. Any more details would greatly help me. Thanks

Date:

26-10-00

Time:

10:54:39

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Hi Eric

I found a pair of brown sandals. They were under a deckchair I hired on Bournemouth beach. That must have been June 1983.

Does this help at all?

(actually I do not still have them)

Date:

25-10-00

Time:

13:24:34

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I would like to know if any restaurants are open between 23 december and 30th december. Also recommendations for those restaurants. Do the buses run during this time ??

Date:

25-10-00

Time:

03:30:20

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Can any anybody tell me anything about a villa named CASA JONUS. I think its near sesmarias. Any comments gratefully receieved.

Date:

25-10-00

Time:

01:48:18

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Thats just about sums up the Brits abroad. Showing their golf score card to get a meal a bit cheaper when on holidays,when eating out on the Algarve is already less than half of what they pay in UK. Do you carry a calculater with you as well?. For gods sake please get a life.

Date:

24-10-00

Time:

18:45:29

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Who or what the hell is Dodi???

Date:

24-10-00

Time:

16:59:16

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HI

MY WIFE & I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM CARVOEIRO WITH FRIENDS FROM SPAIN. THE WEATHER AND FOOD WERE EXCELLENT WE SHALL BE BACK SOON. WE FOUND RESTAURANT VIMAR VERY GOOD INDEED FOR LUNCH OR DINNER,GOLFERS CAN GET A 5% DISCOUNT IF THEY TAKE IN THEIR SCORE CARD.

BARBARA & DAVE

Date:

23-10-00

Time:

20:42:25

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hey,

Ash, Mel and Gee!

What up doe?

Date:

23-10-00

Time:

20:03:39

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Found in road near to Areia dos Moinhos 47\47\48 a tiny black kitten with white collar with writing on it. Kitten has been rescued by Mrs. Clown Dixon who is anxious to contact the owner (presumably has one with a collar on) Her telephone number is 282 358273 or telephone Sheila Gomes on 282 358853. Thanks.

Date:

23-10-00

Time:

14:43:47

Comments

Has anyone found a pair of sandals, please - ERIC

Date:

23-10-00

Time:

14:41:24

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Leslie & Richard Bishop - Colina Azul is a small quiet development on the West side of town. If you are struck on Carvoeiro you can't go wrong staying at Colina Azul - the villas are spacious with private pools.

Date:

22-10-00

Time:

12:29:13

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you're driving me round the benz!

Date:

22-10-00

Time:

12:16:52

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forget wideawake tours and dodi's deals with both you'll probably end up in the ditch. be warned.

Date:

22-10-00

Time:

11:12:16

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Dodi's Discount Deals...

Forget Dodi's discount deals.. If you book a hotel via Dodi's deals you may well end up crashing in the car......

>>>::<<<

Date:

21-10-00

Time:

16:16:49

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Rained all day dinnit. Never went out didi. Went to Lidls dinni

Date:

21-10-00

Time:

14:07:50

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off innit!

shopin at Lidle's now en I!

:-))

Date:

21-10-00

Time:

13:58:36

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Beware of Wideawake Travel Services!

Far better of with Dodi's Discount Deals!

;-)

Date:

20-10-00

Time:

19:27:29

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Thankyou to all who replied to my flight problem. We are going to Gatwick this evening hoping toget tickets for saturday morning.Iam still worried that it not going to happen,but hoping in antisipation

Date:

20-10-00

Time:

17:22:32

Comments

Flights

Try Flightline on 0800 0360777 fights on Sunday are on offer for £122.00 from Gatwick. Also try Avro on 020 86954440 or freedom flights on 01293 452777 if all that fails flightline international on 01342 717333 have the standby rights for flights from Gatwick. they are very helpful

Good luck

Wideawake Travel services!!

Date:

20-10-00

Time:

15:24:41

Comments

Just thought of one more option, as a last resort u could try flying to Lisbon then maybe driving or taking train to Algarve, this was another option we also looked at in summer. More complicated but better than no holiday at all. By the way, last message should have read: "let us know how you get on"!! A

Date:

20-10-00

Time:

15:19:46

Comments

Message below the one below - if you dont have any joy with the contacts below, try contacting British Midland on www.britishmidland.com(they have flights to Faro on Sundays)also try www.britanniaairways.com (click on Britannia Direct box when you get into web site) and jmc.com. I had more luck booking flights in the summer via the internet than I did with a number of Travel Agents who all told me there were no flights available - NOT TRUE. Best of luck, can only imagine how you must be feeling. Don't forget to let us know how you get, we've got our fingers crossed. A

Date:

20-10-00

Time:

11:19:06

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Message below....Try GO-FLY.co.uk (stansted) TAP (heathrow or BA Gatwick All have daily flights. Failing that try Cosmos 0208 464 3444 and ask for the Avro desk (flights only) Best of Luck

Date:

20-10-00

Time:

00:27:26

Comments

This is a really important messge...I'm supposed to be here now ,but DINLO me stuffed up my familys holiday... could anyone please give me a flight firm who would get me to the algarve by sunday.. I thought my flight was 10.15 at night but it was 10.15 in the morning ,so we missed it. Completely gutted feeling sick and don't know what to do. Any help please. we will travel anywherefrom the uk i've upset my kids and we are desprate thanks

Date:

19-10-00

Time:

20:54:12

Comments

RE: SLIDE AND SPLASH

IT IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!

WE WERE IN CARVOEIRO LAST WEEKEND AND WENT ALONG FOR THE DAY (WE ARE ALL AGED BETWEEN 20 AND 30!!!!)

I THINK IT IS IN OR NEAR TO LAGOA, BUT IT WASNT EXPENSIVE BY TAXI FROM CARVOEIRO (ABOUT 1,500)

ANYWAY I FULLY RECCOMEND THAT YOU VISIT, BUT REMEMBER TO TAKE PLENTY OF TOWELS AND A WARM JUMPER FOR WHEN YOU GET OUT OF THE WATER AS IT GETS PRETTY CHILLY! AND THEY DON'T SELL TOWELS THERE.

ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY.

Date:

18-10-00

Time:

17:48:48

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I am pleased to see someone making nice comments about Praia Da Rocha. We have visited a few times now and as said before the beach is beautiful, such a long walk and we are looking forward to visiting again next week. I admit certain parts are a bit touristy with the discos and many tourist shops etc but you have to take the good with the bad and the beautiful beach far outweighs the touristy element.

Roll on next week when I hope to be walking along the beach, on holiday with no work pressures etc.

Date:

18-10-00

Time:

14:28:20

Comments

Although Praia da Rocha is not as lovely as Carvoeiro, it's definitely worth visiting because of the beautiful long beach that you can walk along for a long way. Also the harbour is being developed and it's nice to watch the world go by. Out of season you can find a spot well away from anyone else and find yourself a lovely suntrap. I've done it Oct & Feb and come back with a lovely suntan. As for taxis ALWAYS get a price first. They are cheap but there are some rogues who will overcharge given a chance (speaking from first hand experience!)Wish I was there and not watching from a website! Jo

Date:

17-10-00

Time:

23:07:34

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RE: Restaurant on Christmas Day.

Perhaps BonBon Restaurant might be a suggestion? You can call or fax them at 282.341.496

Garf.

Date:

17-10-00

Time:

22:13:47

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Please can someone tell us if there is a good restaurant open on Christmas Day? If not, we will stock up in the villa!!

Date:

17-10-00

Time:

20:41:09

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to fab4 static pics only email us dad

Date:

17-10-00

Time:

19:23:34

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hi

Can anybody tell me what the weather is like in January and what resturants are open at that time of year.

Thanks

Tina

Date:

16-10-00

Time:

23:34:46

Comments

Cheers Ash!

Date:

16-10-00

Time:

13:41:56

Comments

is that you kerri asking about carvoeiro and albufeira

i was out this summer for a week with friends and it wasn't long enough!!!!!

we met some girls from england who were out there for 3 weeks and they had a great time.

We are hoping to go back next summer for 2 weeks, we can't wait.

It all depends on what sort of holiday you want. There is only one 'club' - but plenty of pubs!!!!

Carvoeiro isn't as commercialized as albufeira - it;s up to you

can't help you with the cost of a Taxi!!! sorry!

ash

Date:

15-10-00

Time:

23:44:42

Comments

DO YOU THINK TWO WEEKS IN CARVOEIRO WOULD GET BORING? DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO GET A TAXI FROM CARVOEIRO TO ALBUFERA?

ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Date:

15-10-00

Time:

23:42:29

Comments

I LOVE CARVOEIRO!!!!!!!

Date:

15-10-00

Time:

22:07:51

Comments

Can anyone tell me where Colina Azul is. We were due to stay at A Villa in Algar Seco again next year, but the tour operator let us down. Not many Villas are in the Algar Seco region. We love it there. If anyone could let us know of any surrounding areas near to Algar Seco we would really apprecizte it. Many thanks. Lesley & Richard Bishop

Date:

15-10-00

Time:

21:15:28

Comments

Ian, I know the Cabeco de Pias townhouses at Sesmarias well. What do you want to know or say?

Phil

Date:

15-10-00

Time:

19:07:30

Comments

There isn't a Rocha Brava hotel Some people even think when they come to Algarve that they are on an island To not even know where you stayed, well!!!

Date:

15-10-00

Time:

17:37:12

Comments

What is Rocha Brava Hotel? The only Rocha Brava I know consists of villas and is absolutely brilliant. Friendly staff, clean villas and modern equipment. The management will not let villas out unless they conform to high standards. We are going there again on Tuesday, and just hope the weather is as good as it normally is on the Algarve. DAG

Date:

15-10-00

Time:

11:36:52

Comments

Hi

Anyone visited Cabecca de Pias Townhouse, Sesmarais. What say you? Ian

Date:

14-10-00

Time:

22:32:37

Comments

Villa 49

Areias dos Moinhos is just up the hill out of the village. Depends exactly where the villa is but probably about a 10 min walk to village up longish but not steep hil. What else do you want to know??

Date:

14-10-00

Time:

07:17:51

Comments

Re:no one goes to Praia da Rocha. My family and I are on the 19th October (5 days time) and can't wait.This will be the first time staying in the Algarve,so we want to try and visit as many glorious places as possible.going by whats on the various sites,looks like we will need alot more than 10 days!.Would anyone like to recommed some places of interest,great places to eat,drink and be merry!. And last of all,what do you think the weather will be like? Any replies would be a great help. Thanks a million.

Date:

14-10-00

Time:

03:47:32

Comments

What do you reckon to Rosa's new trainer's, I reckon she's looking top pukka, best place to eat & drink in the algarve,( Honest)

Date:

14-10-00

Time:

03:41:35

Comments

In answer to BK: Get a villa!

Date:

14-10-00

Time:

03:39:25

Comments

No one go's to praia rocha

Date:

13-10-00

Time:

16:30:00

Comments

Hi there,

does anybody reading this go to the Katedral disco in Praia de Rocha, if so could you drop me an email at bill_hugh@hotmail.com as I need to get a message to somebody.

Thanks a mill.

Date:

13-10-00

Time:

14:08:54

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:

21:48:01

Comments

Hi there everyone What's happened to the lively summer messages. Come on peeps, just cos its all rainy and cold in Britain. Just think of your hol you had in carvoeiro.

How is everyone? All ok in sunny carvoeiro? Any whales about?

Date:

11-10-00

Time:

21:05:48

Comments

villa 49 after much effort via travel agent and tour operator all i can find out that it is in areias dos moinhos near villa briggata.hope that can assit anyone in letting me know thanks in anticipation

Date:

11-10-00

Time:

21:01:18

Comments

ATTN. RESIDENTS:

Since about 10 days a very friendly dog is living in our garden. It is a hunting dog, bitch, approx. 1 to 2 years old, flatcoated, brown with white spotted legs. Perhaps anyone is missing this dog? If not we are looking for a good home for it, as our 7 (...) cats have some problems accepting her.

She really is an extremely lovely dog, enjoys the company of other dogs and cats. If somebody could help us out, please mail to: doggy@solgarve.com Thanks in advance.

Date:

11-10-00

Time:

18:55:59

Comments

~SOS!! The first week I was together with a travel group and now I'm looking for funnz people (25-40 years) to talk, to eat, to go out and so on.... I'm staying at Hotel Almansor from 14.-20.10.00.

Go on, let your message at the hotel reception or give me a call, 076 339 81 23.

See you soon Marianne Hochstrasser :-)

Date:

11-10-00

Time:

18:43:52

Comments

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Date:

11-10-00

Time:

18:26:16

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re the telephone number for the nightclub in praia da rocha when I ring that area from england we dial 00351 282 417 268 hope this helps.

Date:

11-10-00

Time:

17:00:10

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Can somebody please get me the email address for the Katedral Disco in Praia de Rocha.

The address I have is katedral@ultimate.pt, but does not appear to exist. Their phone number is 082 417 268, but I can get through.

I would appreciate any help at all.

Date:

11-10-00

Time:

12:16:05

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Hello from the Smiths We are returning to the Algarve for the first time in almost 20 years! We are going to Praia D Falesia, can anybody tell us of good places to eat and drink please?

Thank you Nick and Barbara

Date:

11-10-00

Time:

00:34:12

Comments

Hi everyone, this is it - we (the honeymooners) are just about to actually book our week in the Algarve for the first week of April 2001 (our honeymoon!!). It's time to pull out all the stops - what is the very best place to stay in the Algarve and in Carvoeiro in particular? Keep in mind that we need a romantic, luxurious place (price really isn't an object), with kitchenette, fireplace, pool, hottub, easy quick access to the beach(es), quiet and tranquil but also accessible to the fun with not a lot of screaming kids(no offense to those of you who have screaming kids).This is a honeymoon, after all! It has to be special. Let us know. We will no longer be bugging anyone for this type of info. Promise! Thanks.

Date:

10-10-00

Time:

18:02:55

Comments

Does no-one know of anywhere open and good to eat on Christmas Day? Think of our two children who already think they'll be missing out on loads of prezzies! Thanks

Date:

10-10-00

Time:

17:22:49

Comments

I am traveling to carvoeiro on holiday very soon can anyone tell me what the weathers like so I know what to pack.

Also can anyone recomend any good eating places

Many thanks

Date:

10-10-00

Time:

14:18:41

Comments

REF.: Casa Esquina- Colina Azul is a nice and quiet small development, close to Solférias Hotel and Vila Nova development- -15 minuits walk down to the square.

Date:

10-10-00

Time:

13:44:32

Comments

>> We are planning to book a holiday in Carvoeiro (again). Could you please >> let us know where Casa de Esquina in Colina Azul is located. Last year we >> stayed in Villa Mar Ceu in Algar Seco. This was the perfect place. We >> would be grateful for any information you could send.

Date:

10-10-00

Time:

13:40:26

Comments

Villa 49?

It sounds like it may be 49 Vale De Milho, just up near the golf course!

If it is - I have stayed at this villa for the last three years vacations, and I can tell you anything you wish to know about it!

e-mail me at: rockford_uk_2000@yahoo.co.uk

Date:

10-10-00

Time:

11:12:50

Comments

Hi Telmo and everyone else at the Almansor Hotel. Just to say although its been 6 months since we were there I still think about what a great holiday it was and can't wait to come back next year. Keep smiling!

Date:

09-10-00

Time:

22:32:32

Comments

Hi Guys,

I am one of four Irish guys, just back from Praia de Rocha and Carvoeiro. Right now I am totally depressed.

We had the best time of our life, every thing was great, the weather, the food, the beer, the beaches, the people.

You guys are so lucky to live in such a wonderful place.

Another thing that amazed me is how beautiful the Portuguese women are. You expect to see some beautiful women, but you don't expect that of every single woman you see. I know some might say that beauty is only skin deep, but not in this case, we Irish pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming nation, but I have never experienced such a warm and hospitable welcome to another country.

We travelled to Lisboa for the match and I was amazed how good the roads were. Then there's the Stadium, well just incredible.

To finish off with we had a great result in the Match. A draw was great for Ireland but bad for Portugal, but even after the match, I found the Portuguese fans great. I believe Portugal will still qualify, but it would be great if both Ireland and Portugal qualified for the World cup- fingers crossed.

Anyway, hope that's enough praise :-) I hope I get the chance to visit again.

Bill (bill_hugh@hotmail.com).

Date:

09-10-00

Time:

21:32:28

Comments

To mum and dad I hope you are having a good time there in sunny carvoeiro while i am here in england with gale force wind and rain outside! miss you but at the same time am enjoying my independence!!! lots of love sophie xxx

Date:

09-10-00

Time:

19:14:04

Comments

Hi! Thanks for train info.We'll be "All Aboard" next week!

Date:

09-10-00

Time:

14:42:29

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Re Amelia,World famous:Man or Woman I still never heard of him/her.Max Bygraves Yes! but Amelia No!

Date:

08-10-00

Time:

21:02:00

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Beyond getting a second burial this week I’ve heard that Amelia was in reality a man !?!

Date:

08-10-00

Time:

20:42:56

Comments

jumbalina train goes up restaurant hill to algar seco then carries on up to the lighthouse then returns down restaurant hill goes up the one way system out of town and then takes the one way system down to the sqaure where you see it from the weather cam waiting for new passengers,well worth a ride.

Date:

08-10-00

Time:

20:38:01

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go to Rascals up the hill just past the world famous ice cream shop where the weather cam is for a delicous all day breakfast very tasty hamburgers too. enjoy

Date:

08-10-00

Time:

18:53:54

Comments

The Jambolina (train) just goes round the village!

Date:

08-10-00

Time:

17:59:53

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Hi I'm intrigued!Where does the train go in the hourly picture?

Date:

08-10-00

Time:

16:52:36

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Re: Portuguese guy

Mateus is his name. I'm sorry but I think someone is taking the PISS, Tim Motion and Bill Gates ( look at older messages) here, I don't think so! By the way it's a year since Amelia the "world famous" fadista died,and yes I did say WORLD FAMOUS!!!!

Date:

08-10-00

Time:

15:12:41

Comments

any chance of mountain biking in the area? How about best place for breakfast? Are there scooters for hire?

Date:

08-10-00

Time:

14:01:34

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Villa 49?? You will have to be more specific. Don't you have address of development?

Date:

08-10-00

Time:

14:00:28

Comments

Wow!

Tim Motion is still around? Many people used to ask after him in the 80's but nobody knew where he was.

After Tim the club was still called Sobe e Desce and run by a Portuguese guy (name escapes me. Later, after being done up by a British guy who left after a short while, it was run by Andy Reynolds from Jersey and renamed Whispers. Those were the days!

Date:

08-10-00

Time:

10:59:28

Comments

brilliant web site really looking forward to visiting carvoeiro even more ,just one problem ? can anyone tell me where villa 49 is ? it is in the MANOS BROCHURE and it states that it is in a residential area on the main coast road about two and a half k.m from the centre

Date:

07-10-00

Time:

19:36:41

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History of jailhouse in english

Ola, Carvoeiroenses! With respect to Jailhouse(ex-Sobe-e-Desce)ha algums errors in ' historia'...... and without doubts in my ' Portuguese '... The Club opened 23 of April 1967 with ' jazz bar '. People comecava to dancar and I bought disks of ' soul ' and Rolling Stones.Eu I am well Irish but never I touched saxofono... piano itself, to guitar itself, contrebasse itself. Famous artists who had appeared la included Ronnie Scott, Mike Carr, Tony Crombie, Trevor Moraes, Bobby Gien, Marva Broome, George Melly, Harry South, John+Judith Hendricks, Jean Sarbib, Warlike Manuel, Jorge, Pablo, Carlos, Antonio, Rui, Thilo's Combo, Les Cirkel, Rao, Sergio, Anibal, Nick, Roger Cook(Blue Mink), Helio, Rogerio, Cat Stevens and group(while researching ' Catch Bull at Four'), Brian Auger with Jim Mullen, Barry Dean, Lennox Langton, Alex Ligertwood, Ron roadie, Godfrey the fisherman, Georgie Fame, and the Duke of Bedford, Patrick Cargill, Lulu, Billy Lowrie of The Club was old a cellar, and later for algums years one cafe. In low of the slot of danca they were the depositos where the workers stepped on the grapes to make wine. Today people drink wine and step on in the slot! I bought the property en 1965 and renewed everything, less the walls that sao ' you

Date:

07-10-00

Time:

17:30:12

Comments

We have been to Carvoeiro many times in the summer but have booked to stay over Christmas. Can anyone recommend somewhere to eat on Christmas day? Thanks Chris Parker

Date:

07-10-00

Time:

11:52:01

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Re Translation into English

Could someone translate the message before about the history on the Jailhouse into English.

Many thanks to whoever takes the time.

Date:

07-10-00

Time:

01:52:18

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Ola, Carvoeiroenses! Com respeito ao Jailhouse(ex-Sobe-e-Desce)ha algums erros na 'historia'......e sem duvida no meu 'portugues'... O Clube abriu 23 de abril 1967 com 'jazz bar'. A gente comecava a dancar e eu comprei discos de 'soul' e Rolling Stones.Eu sou bem irlandes mas nunca toquei saxofono...piano si, guitar si, contrebasse si. Artistas famosas que apareceram la incluiam Ronnie Scott,Mike Carr,Tony Crombie,Trevor Moraes,Bobby Gien,Marva Broome,George Melly,Harry South,John+Judith Hendricks,Jean Sarbib,Manuel Guerreiro, Jorge,Paulo,Carlos,Antonio,Rui,Thilo's Combo,Les Cirkel, Rao,Sergio,Anibal,Nick,Roger Cook(Blue Mink),Helio,Rogerio,Cat Stevens and group(while researching 'Catch Bull at Four'),Brian Auger with Jim Mullen,Barry Dean,Lennox Langton,Alex Ligertwood,Ron roadie,Godfrey the fisherman,Georgie Fame,and the Duke of Bedford, Patrick Cargill,Lulu,Billy Lowrie of the Free("All Right Now"),Paolo Gil etc.etc.... O Clube era antigamente uma adega,e depois para algums anos um cafe. Em baixo da pista de danca eram os depositos onde os trabalhadores pisavam as uvas para fazer vinho. Hoje a gente beba vinho e pisam na pista!!! Eu comprei a propriedade en 1965 e renovei tudo,menos os muros que sao de 'taipa'70 cms de espessura. As vigas sao de eucalipto comprado em Monchique;o desenho 'mecanico' e igual ao antigo. O Sobe-e-Desce era o segundo disco no Algarve. O primeiro era o Sete e Meio em Albufeira,de Neville Roberts e Liz Brewer. Hoje Dave e Karen fazem um bom trabalho, muito simpatico, mas nao e a mesma coisa! Entretanto eu espero fazer uma visita o mais logo possivel, com tenho saudades de vez em quando..

Ate a vista! TIM MOTION email:tim@motion-stills.demon.co.uk

Date:

06-10-00

Time:

08:10:32

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Thankyou for your info, and directions, you have been a great help.You are a diamond

Date:

05-10-00

Time:

21:43:30

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slide and splash is past the round-about on en125 at carvoeiro to the next set of traffic lights where you turn left towards estombar. (you are travelling towards Portimao) Hope you enjoy your stay, sorry I can't say whether it is open or not.

Date:

05-10-00

Time:

20:16:34

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Thankyou to the person who replied to slide and splash,would you happen to know where it is?Only I've tried the big one and It's closed from the 30th sept-april 2001.so if you or any other kind person could be of any help,you would make my day. Also does anyone have any details about the Zoo Marine, that also I would be grateful for as its only tttttwo weeks now till I visit with my family(there's six of us)and I can't wait

Date:

05-10-00

Time:

17:38:15

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Dear Mr. Steen you are very kind.

In this hollyday... i'm in a translating mission.

Date:

05-10-00

Time:

17:34:45

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Hi Again... i will not make you speak portuguese... there is allready a tiny machine that translates german-english, now they are making the german-french version... sooner or later you'll speak in a language, and at the same time i'll hear you in mine. But thats not the point. You belive i need your money... a real smile can't be bought.

Good will people welcome other people with their hearts, not with their wallets, as i expect you, not with your wallet but with your heart.

PEACE (:)) PAZ(:)) Manuel Alves

Date:

05-10-00

Time:

11:57:23

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Dear Manuel, You want the tourists that visit the Algarve and Praia do Carvoeiro and www.carvoeiro .com, not only to leave their money in Portugal and have a nice holiday. No, you also want them to speak Portuguese! The Algarve is for probably over 75% depending on tourism, this website probably too. When I came to the Algarve for the first time, 20 years ago, the people were so nice and friendly, it was like gliding into a warm bath. It's hard to find that quality nowadays. Talking about Portuguese residents you're completely right, too many of them aren't worried about speaking Portuguese.

Date:

04-10-00

Time:

23:17:48

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I have rights you know... if i don't demmand them now, tomorow it might be late. It is usual in Portuguese internet pages to find two flags, one for portugueses speakers, other for internationals. Somehow its weird that in this land, my culture and my language is being putted beside, in a slow motion that grows every day. If i demmand my rights you'll have to understand, but at the same time i congratulate the author of "carvoeiro.com" for his excelent work... and soon you'll receive a translation of your site to portuguese, and also two flags.

Call me a friend: Manuel

Dear Manuel,

There is nothing that I would like more than to see a Portuguese translation of the Web site, as well as a French and a German translation!

Up to this point nearly the whole Web site (+/- 440 pages and about 1.000 graphics) have been made in my spare time. As you can well imagine it have been rather time consuming.

Next point is that I also receive a fair amount of mail to which users expect answers. I have been able to answer most but imagine receiving the same amount of mail multiplied by the number of different languages and having to answer in the respective languages...  

This said, I sincerely hope, in time, to get the budget together; the translations done, the help hired and rediscover outdoor life! Should you feel an urge to help you’re always welcome to contact me by mail at webmaster@carvoeiro.com !

Webmaster

Date:

04-10-00

Time:

09:51:17

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Gamma club?

It's in Ses Marias. Nice place. Rent a car and you will be fine.

Slide and Splash?

Nice place for kids. Also try the Big One. Don't know if it is open during that period of the year.

Date:

03-10-00

Time:

23:56:01

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ESTA PÁGINA ESTÁ BASTANTE BOA... MAS PARA SER EXCELENTE TEM DE ESTAR NESTA LÍNGUA... COM MAIS UMA PITADA DE AZEITE, COENTROS E SAL.

Date:

03-10-00

Time:

23:48:13

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A PRAIA DO CARVOEIRO TERÀ UMA PÁGINA EM BOM PORTUGUÊS... E BEM MELHOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date:

03-10-00

Time:

23:01:49

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Hi,

Does anyone know of Gama Club, the hotel complex near Carvoeiro. I'm planing on staying a couple months and the prices seem ok but it does seem a little far out... Any other suggestions ? The thing is, I'll be working and I need a phone line.

Martin

Date:

03-10-00

Time:

20:54:44

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Well,The Goolies are back home after a wonderful two weeks in the Village with the boys from London (excluding Widers) Thanks to Karen,Dave,Anna & Vicky,for a great night in the Jailhouse on my birthday, much appreciated. Also if you are in the village and you would like a nice breakfast, try "Rascals" just up the hill from "Placio Do Cone" Ask for Mandy As for the "Big Daft Kid" in the yellow shirt, you should be home by now Neil! so, if I dont see you before, I'll see you in the Rugby Club on Saturday and we'll have a drink DotCom. The Goolies.

Date:

03-10-00

Time:

19:52:17

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On the what to do page there is a notice about Slide and splash could any one tell me what it is like and if it will be open in october?. also what about the zoo marine? is ther an e-mail adress for them both? or even a contact phone number. any help would be most grateful

Date:

03-10-00

Time:

09:40:11

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HAS ANYONE USED THE PET FOR PASTPORT SYSTEM TO BRING THEIR DOG TO ALGARVE.

Date:

02-10-00

Time:

23:39:18

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Anyone know where I can get a weather forecast for the week oct 15 to oct22. I will be staying then and would like to know what sort of clothes to bring

Date:

02-10-00

Time:

23:05:46

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Hotel Cristal?

Well it ain't Reids but I guess it is fair value. Nice location right on the cliffs overlooking the sea. Not too bad a walk into town. Food nothing to shout about.

Date:

02-10-00

Time:

22:56:05

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Has anyone stayed at the Hotel Cristal? Any info/comments would be appreciated. We will be visiting in December. Thanks.

Date:

02-10-00

Time:

01:54:11

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Rosa's is a bar situated in semarias, just park your jcb or 15cc moped with 3 trailers on the back, order 3 pints of the equivelent of stella and a bifada(with american mustard),try and read your book whilst not being able to overhere the private lives of which ever ex-pats are unlucky enough not to be there to hear their best friends acounts,pay your tab 3 days later of £2.70. Cant say fairer than that!

Date:

02-10-00

Time:

00:56:59

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So farewell then Reggie

When you and your brother were around my old mum never got mugged

Date:

01-10-00

Time:

16:33:22

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Can anyone tell me what the weather is like at the moment and is it busy with tourists

Thanks

Ian

Date:

01-10-00

Time:

12:14:36

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Just to clear up an observation. "The big daft kid"as you put it with the bright yellow shirt pushing a pram accompanied by two women is slow of learning and not as advanced in year's as his appearance and feature's may suggest.The two women you mention try their best to keep him occupied and the small child in the pram is bringing him on no end !

Date:

01-10-00

Time:

12:08:17

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Rosa's bar in Sesmarias, isn't that the place where all the ex pats. go when their tabs are TOOOOO high and unpaid, to show their faces in Carvoeiro!!!!! Yes, it's not all fun and sand in Carvoeiro, there are a lot of loosers here also!!!

Date:

01-10-00

Time:

02:54:11

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thanks for a reply about the temperature in Carvoeiro at the moment. Does anybody know of any weather forecast sites,which can forecast the weather a week,month or year in advance. I have found one but it is only american weather. thanks in advance

Date:

01-10-00

Time:

01:54:05

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rosa's bar and bonbon restaurant are near the watertower of Sesmarias. Coming from Carvoeiro, you turn left after the watertower, for Rosa's bar, then it's straight away on the right. For Bon bon restaurant you turn right after the watertower, after that you'll get a parking on the left, there's Casa Rustica?? and Bon bon behind it.

Ciao, Hans, Oasis

Date:

01-10-00

Time:

00:22:48

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I don't believe the temps displayed on the WeatherCam page are accurate. I have been watching the weather forecasts for the region for the last month and the high every day is from 24 to 26 C.

So 33 and 34 is a joke.

I would advise using this location for accurate forecasts. http://www.luxurytravel.com/weather/weather_prapor01.shtml

Its Praia de Rocha which is very close.

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