Well, what can I say... Just returned to the UK from the beautiful Algarve... It was everything I imagined and more... The people were friendly, weather was hot, food was great and the beaches were spectacular! Carvoeiro was our favourite place of all, just perfect...W :lol: W... We are now looking ...

Del wrote:Portimao has a marina
http://www.marinaportimao.org/

Thank you Del -

Hi,

When we move to CVO, I want to bring my boat with me. Can anyone tell me the nearest place I could obtain a mooring please?

Are they expensive and what is the availability like?

It is a 23 foot Bayliner Capri Cuddy (inboard).

Many thanks,

Paul.

How far is the International school from CVO? Take a look at this link: http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/ItiWGPerformPage?E_wg=210506075kS4J106074002555391635ITIWG5g11133gbr0054113f1018101112100v1103669000cQ2Fydm9laXJv000011000121y10111s101l1103669000aUG9yY2hlcw000jQmFycm9z...

Hi Paul, We moved here 18 months ago. We have 3 children at The International School. They have settled in very well and are enjoying life to the full. The two youngest were no problem, soon made friends and never looked back. The eldest (then 11) was disgruntled for the first school term, but now ...

nightrider wrote:Hi Paul, Same message to you as Kteee and ellie ask away.
Nightrider.
ps I know West and East Sussex well.

Hi NightRider,

How are you? So you know Sussex, did you live here before you left in search of the sunshine?

How long have you been in Portugal? Any regrets?

Paul.[/quote]

Hi, Thank you for all your replies, very interesting comments. It sound to me like Carvoeiro is a great place to raise a family and enjoy life in a friendly place. I don't want to knock the UK because it does have it's good points and I don't know if it is just me or the places we have lived, but I ...

Hi,

My name is Paul, happily married with a young family. We live in West Sussex in the UK and are thinking about moving out to Carvoeiro to live.

I would love to speak to other English people that have made the move to Carvoeiro as I have many questions to ask.

Many thanks,

Paul.