We did try Casa Joao last week but were disappointed with both Lasagna & Spagetti Bolonaise.
They will really need to up their game on this our first experience.

Not too familiar with car hire policies ex Faro can I please seek readers guidance. I have just booked a car for 1 week from April 9th and there is a charge appearing of € 20 for electronic device presumably for transponder. Can I avoid this charge by paying my tolls through post office within 48 hr...

I am looking to visit some establishments around Carvoeiro who may be open early morning
showing Rugby tests over next two Saturdays. Matches start at 0830 hrs am on Sky platform.

Your contributions would be welcome. Staying close to Sesmarias near Colina de Lapa.

With thanks.

We are travelling next week and staying for 10 days close to Carvoeiro. In case the weather is not kind can readers please assist by giving us a run down on weekly markets. We know of only one market which is held on Wednesdays just outside of Quarteira. Grateful of your assistance to give us some b...

Thanks Lindoc as this is kind of information that I need to find more affordable
alternatives. Enjoy your vacation and drive safely.....

As a regular twice yearly visitor to Carvoeiro we have just returned home having had a very enjoyable break and super weather over last two weeks. Why would I have any issues but we have in terms of what we view as exorbitant car hire costs in Algarve. When we compare it to your nearest neighbour in...

Folks,

We are out for our twice annual visit in a weeks time.

Can readers give us a flavour of the tourist numbers and if there are any positive signs of them
increasing. Get the impression that the season has yet to "kick into swing". Hope it will soon.

Widge,

We will be staying in area shortly and would like to get an idea of menu. Did you try the tapas bar next to
restaurant. ?

Your further comments would be useful. With thanks

Understand that a new bistro restaurant ( Lunches & Dinner) & Tapas Bar has opened at what was formerly Island cafe ( Presa de Moura complex) in Sesmarias, Lagoa. The opening was on Friday 21st January 2011. Can readers please let us know your thoughts and comments on your visit to either of these N...

Ernie, This is an excellant piece of writing with plenty of good and informative information. I thank you for taking time to put your experience in writing as it will help me in a couple of weeks time. Hope you will contribute again when you pay your next visit to Algarve. Your holidays seems to hav...

Can I ask readers to comment if they visited this restaurant recently. Visiting Carvoeiro after a couple of years away
and intend to take in some local restaurants. Any comments on above and any others which you would personally
recommend.

This Italian restaurant ( by water tower)seems to be bucking the trend with plenty of punters tucking in to Italian
dishes. Can readers please give their views on standard of food during any recent visits.

With thanks in advance to respondents.

can any readers provide us with some wi fi hotspots in Carvoeiro. Understand that some golf courses
provide ths facility but would like to know if any establishments like hotels provide this service which
is free of charge....

grateful of any helpful hints...

Looking for an english butchers shop near to carvoeiro.

Specifically looking for good burgers and ribs for an anniversary party next week-end.
Have just arrived in Carvoeiro so just getting my bearings. Will travel for good food
if necessary. Appreciate quick replies.

Can readers pls assist by providing names and frequency of any popular english speaking radio stations
broadcasting on Alagavre.

Am very interested in any talk radio stations if there are any such stations on the airwaves.

Appreciate some quick replies are we are there on Saturday.

With thanks.