Guidebook for Carvoeiro
Food Scene
Reception, Bars, Restaurants (Trattoria Oliveira, Rabelo), Minimarket, Central Pools, Tennis, MiniGolf etc., 270m
QUINTA DO PARAISO
19 Q.ta do ParaísoReception, Bars, Restaurants (Trattoria Oliveira, Rabelo), Minimarket, Central Pools, Tennis, MiniGolf etc., 270m
All inclusive local restaurant, not to be missed, 600m
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
O Escondidinho
125 Q.ta do ParaísoAll inclusive local restaurant, not to be missed, 600m
Monte Carvoeiro - Mama Mia Pizzeria and several other family-friendly restaurants; also a mid-sized supermarket and a medical clinic, 700m, level walk
Monte Carvoeiro
Urbanização MonteMonte Carvoeiro - Mama Mia Pizzeria and several other family-friendly restaurants; also a mid-sized supermarket and a medical clinic, 700m, level walk
One of several good restaurants around the fountain courtyard at Monte Carvoeiro, 900m, level walk
Elliott's Restaurant
72 R. Manuel Afonso MaiaOne of several good restaurants around the fountain courtyard at Monte Carvoeiro, 900m, level walk
Vila Nova
Vila NovaSmall family-run restaurant, 800m, level walk
Iconic restaurant for sunset views, just above Paraíso beach steps, 950m, level walk
12 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mar d'Fora
Rua do ParaísoIconic restaurant for sunset views, just above Paraíso beach steps, 950m, level walk
One of several good restaurants in the Village, 1.3km (and you can easily get a taxi back)
Restaurante Donna Maria
Rampa Nossa Senhora Da EncarnaçãoOne of several good restaurants in the Village, 1.3km (and you can easily get a taxi back)
One of several good restaurants on the East hill (Estrada do Farol) - 1.8km, not far up from the taxi rank
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Casa Algarvia
55 Estr. do FarolOne of several good restaurants on the East hill (Estrada do Farol) - 1.8km, not far up from the taxi rank
Great local typical restaurant in Lagoa, a la carte, helpful but not 'touristy'. Good house wine in carafe/jug. Close to Pingo Doce supermarket, 4.4km.
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A Paleta
N124-1Great local typical restaurant in Lagoa, a la carte, helpful but not 'touristy'. Good house wine in carafe/jug. Close to Pingo Doce supermarket, 4.4km.
Rei das praias
Praia dos CaneirosOn Caneiros Beach, 5km
Overlooking the large, sheltered beach at Ferragudo, 7km, 42 steps
39 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Praia Grande
R. Dr. Coelho de CarvalhoOverlooking the large, sheltered beach at Ferragudo, 7km, 42 steps
Great for fish, in charming Ferragudo, 7km - reservations advised
27 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sueste
3 R. da RibeiraGreat for fish, in charming Ferragudo, 7km - reservations advised
Iconic for Sardines in Portimao - also on the quayfront in season, 10km
70 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Dona Barca
22 R. da BarcaIconic for Sardines in Portimao - also on the quayfront in season, 10km
Essentials
The nearest big supermarket, 3.6km - also has a 'drive' pre-order service
56 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Intermarché Carvoeiro
The nearest big supermarket, 3.6km - also has a 'drive' pre-order service
More supermarkets, including Apolonia (new), Aldi, Pingo Doce, Auchan - and restaurants (we love A Paleta !), all just south of the N125, 5km
50 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lagoa
More supermarkets, including Apolonia (new), Aldi, Pingo Doce, Auchan - and restaurants (we love A Paleta !), all just south of the N125, 5km
Drinks & Nightlife
The JailHouse Bar
N°9 R. do EscondidinhoGreat live music, 1.0km (steep hill)
Entertainment & Activities
The nearest Water Park, 7km - ask at Reception about free transfer buses
540 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Steshini ye-Slide & Splash
125 Vale de DeusThe nearest Water Park, 7km - ask at Reception about free transfer buses
Another Water Park, 14km - ask at Reception about free transfer buses
225 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Aqualand Algarve
N125Another Water Park, 14km - ask at Reception about free transfer buses
Diver's Cove
Quinta do ParaísoScuba centre, 280m
Monte Santo Resort
Rua João Paulo IIIndoor Heated Pool and Spa, with good day rates, 800m, level walk
Vale da Pinta (par 71, 5861m) and Gramacho (par 36, 2980m) - the closest two of the many nearby Golf courses, 3.2km
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Gramacho Golf resort
Vale da Pinta (par 71, 5861m) and Gramacho (par 36, 2980m) - the closest two of the many nearby Golf courses, 3.2km
Vale de Milho Golf
2 R. de Vale do MilhoGolf (par 27, 926m), 4km
Zoomarine Algarve
KM 65 N125 Theme park, with 'Dolphin Emotions', 18km
This renowned Tennis Club is under the same management as our villa, 1.4km.
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis
This renowned Tennis Club is under the same management as our villa, 1.4km.
Vineyard with wine tastings, in Estombar, 7-9km
32 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate
Vineyard with wine tastings, in Estombar, 7-9km
Sightseeing
Algar Seco
16 Estr. do Algar SêcoIconic caves, snack bar, 2.0km
A new 'Sand City' opened in June 2019, much closer to us than the old 'Fiesa' - opposite the International School on the N125 near Porches, 7km.
26 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-SandCity Beach
A new 'Sand City' opened in June 2019, much closer to us than the old 'Fiesa' - opposite the International School on the N125 near Porches, 7km.
Parks & Nature
I-Alfanzina Lighthouse
Lighthouse - Coastal Walks, 5km
Park managed by the local Council, in Estombar, 8-10km
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sítio das Fontes - Centro de Interpretação da Natureza
urbanização Ecotur sitio do calvárioPark managed by the local Council, in Estombar, 8-10km
Lagoa dos Salgados
Boardwalk and bird sanctuary, 21km east
A ROCHA Life
Bird sanctuary 'Cruzinha', 21km west
Shopping
Hand decorated pottery - Bar Bacchus adjoining (nice light lunches), 9km
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Porches Pottery
Hand decorated pottery - Bar Bacchus adjoining (nice light lunches), 9km