thanks for all the reply. got a pretty good picture built up now. and thanks graham. re the aircon was just thinking about night time if the windows need locking for security, i'm guessing it may get stuffy. however i've seen a lot of villas have barred windows so presumably these can be left open. ...

thanks for the quick reply Lesley. looks like a heated pool and air con is a must for us then our 2yo daughters learning to swim so was just thinking about her regarding the pool temp, plus security issue is important too last came to algarve 5 years ago - loved it. it was the only place we consider...

hi all new member to the forum here. very useful site! will be coming over in june with the family (renting a villa). just got a couple of questions is it worth paying the extra for a villa with a heated pool? presumably in june the water wont be too cold. also, i've read a couple of messages on her...