Clube Golfemar holiday villa: Carvoeiro, Clube Golfemar

We've stayed in various accomodations in Algarve in the last four years and this was definitely the nicest. The view of the Atlantic, the Lighthouse and the countryside around is pretty special. It was certainly the home away from home that we wanted and provided a great base for our holiday. It was just as described - comfortable, private, quiet, well-equipped, clean and all the other things one wants in a holiday home and we were very well looked after by the property manager and cleaner. The sizeable pool and surrounds were lovely; plenty of space, never crowded. Apart from Carvoeiro itself - which is a good town with good resources - Golfemar is within easy striking distance of various towns such as Lagoa, Albufeira, Lagos, Alvor, Portimao, Ferragudo, Guia, the amazing sand Fesa, Algarve shopping and of course Silves and Monchique and lots of other places to explore if that's your thing. Lagoa deserves more attention that it gets and is worth a ramble. Slide and Splash is close by and the kids loved it there. A half day or so is probably enough. Some of the best cove beaches in Algarve are within a few minutes drive. Centiannes is a nice 10 or 15 minute walk. Carvalho and Benagil 5 minute's drive, Marinha 10 mins. Caneiros beach is 15 mins away to the west of Carvoeiro and worth the trip. Rocha Brava complex is within spitting distance for the nearest bar and shop. Restaurant Jardim Do Farol, around the corner, is a hidden jewel (Cash only). Casa Perola gave us the option to stay put or travel around, or both. For us a car was well-worth the rental. Overall we had a very positive experience, including the booking process and communication with the owner. The only negative was having to leave.