Carvoeiro:
Carvoeiro in the centre of the Algarve, 7 kms West of Portimao. The village has its own pretty beach, where small restored fishing boats offer trips for tourists. There are lots of restaurants, bars and ever improving shops in town and surrounding countryside. Whilst the town has its own pretty beach, there are many more beautiful beaches within a short drive. The mountains of Monchique are easily reached within 30 minutes drive and the ancient Moorish town of Silves within 15 minutes. There is a large water park about 5 minutes drive from the apartment. With the newly completed motorway link Faro airport can be reached in 45mins. Drive to Lisbon is 2.5 to 3 hours.
Pestana:
The Pestana Golf Resort -is located between Lagoa and Carvoeiro, the two courses are laid out over the most scenic undulating terrain amongst olive groves, carob, fig and almond trees.
The David Leadbetter Golf Academy is on site, with a golf school, driving range and practice green.
There is a clubhouse, shop and snack bar. For more info please contact us for the web site address. Pinta Course - Par 71. the course has been open since 1992 and has earned and excellent reputation. It has Bermuda grass on the fairways and Penn Cross Bent greens. All the par four and fives are doglegs making accuracy off the tees paramount.
18 hole par 71.
Gramacho Course - Sister course to Pinta, Gramacho is an 18 hole championship course, it has recently been extended previously being 9 holes. It is a par 71 and is 6107 metres long. Like Pinta all the par four and fives are doglegs.
18 hole par 71.
Outside dining and entertainment:
The lounge features a flat screen TV and DVD/CD/radio player.
The outside dining table seats 8 people, and cooking is provided by a gas barbeque.
Casa Colina has 42m of sun terracing and there are 4 sun loungers.
The large communal swimming pool measures 16m x 9m
Other Activities:
Jeep safari
marks the location of the property in Carvoeiro area
