Carvoeiro:
A 10 – 15 minute stroll (or one of Quinta-do-Paraiso’s regular shuttle mini-buses) will take you via a scenic coastal route to the friendly village of Carvoeiro with its abundance of little shops and lovely restaurants, suiting every taste and budget, where there is always a warm welcome for families. Carvoeiro’s beautiful horseshoe shaped sandy beach (where local fishermen still tend their colourful boats) is flanked by cliffs on either side and there are some spectacular restaurants overlooking the sea - a perfect spot to sample the seafood which is freshly available for a leisurely lunch or dinner. Carvoeiro is a beautiful village which has no high-rise hotels or large apartment blocks.
Other local beaches:
Whether its long stretches of sand or hidden coves with rock pools - you will be spoilt for choice in this part of the Algarve when it comes to beautiful beaches. There are many spectacular beaches close to Carvoeiro including Benegil (with its two very well-known seafood restaurants), Centianes and Algar Secos where the rock formation is ideal for snorkelling. Boats trips can be taken from Carvoeiro beach to other local beaches and rock formations and coves that are usually inaccessible from the land.• • • The surrounding area: As there are so many facilities within walking distance of the villa a car is not essential. If, however, you fancy venturing a bit further afield to visit one of the historic towns such as Silves and Lagos or to take a trip into the mountains and the spa town of Monchique. Carvoeiro is within easy reach of the harbour town of Portimao. We are happy to arrange car hire for you.
Sporting facilities and other activities:
FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN -
In addition to the lovely on site facilities such as swimming pool, tennis courts, mini-golf, playground, table tennis and children’s club there are also numerous fun activities in and around Carvoeiro to keep children of all ages amused. These include a local horse-riding centre, Zoomarine (where you can swim with dolphins) and several water theme parks – all within a short drive.
Golf:
The area has excellent golfing facilities. You will find the Quinta do Gramacho golf course and a 9 hole course on the Vale do Milho development, both in Carvoeiro and the renowned championship golf course at Penina only about a twenty minute drive away. Slightly further afield are the golfing centres of Vilamoura (approximately 30minutes by car) and Vale do Lobo (40 minutes by car).
