Thanks all. reckon it will do us all good to do a bit of hiking. just hoping the weather will be good...mind you it could not be much worse than the miserable winter we have had in the uk!

Many thanks for all the fabulous information Di! Now a lot more confident so am going to book this morning. will let you know what we think. thanks again. Paul

many thanks. will take a look. how far away... it says only a few kms...but they dont always tell the truth! will have a car

ah, that would explain it! thank you very much for the reply.

Hello, we are coming to Carvoeiro for first time at end month. With 3 kids 10 12 and 13. Was going to book Vale D'Oliveiras but could not find any reviews which makes me nervous. Sounds fab and has indoor pool which may be needed given the weather! But twitchy not being able to read what anyone else...

Hello, I am intending to visit at the end of this month and about to book the Vale D'Oliveiras Quinta Resort and Spa. Cannot find any reviews anywhere though which is a bit odd. family of 5, 3 kids 10, 12 and 13. looks perfect but am twitchy as like to see what other people think usually. any help/v...