Faro's a grand airport, handy for CVO. Ryanair might use another airport if it were cheaper (ie if the airport give them money instead of the other way round!) but, like I say, I'd reckon it's literally decades away.

Two of the councils near Portimao want to build an airport near the racing track. Studies are underway. I'd say the earliest you'd be able to fly there, if ever, is about 2030 (and no, I don't mean half past eight!!)

So don't hold your breath!!

The rules are clear, and the same ones are in use throughout the EU, and by now anyone who's travelled ought to know them. The guy following us through the security (not customs) checkpoint tried to carry through wine and brandy "hidden" in his carry-on, which was confiscated. He protested regally t...

We think you'll go a long way to beat cocktails at Bar Havana, a Mojito's the perfect start to the evening and before 7.30 it's 2-for-1. The couple that run it are good craic and have been there a few years now.

Just back from a wonderful fortnight at Rocha Brava, have been going there a few years now but have only just discovered the Blue Rock butchers in town (are they a recent addition or have I just never spotted them?) and I highly recommend them for barbeque etc meats, sausages especially their ribeye...

Have visited Julio's a few times I've been to Carvoeiro, usually as a "treat" or for an occasion such as a birthday. Was there on Saturday and was a little disappointed with service (which was very slow) but the food was very good. Expensive for what it is, though. It was very busy....

Just back from a fantastic fortnight, wall-to-wall sunshine. Having read the forum before we left, we decided to try O Castello and see if it was better than our usual haunt, O Indiano on the Estrada do Farol. Although the location of O Castello islovely (we ate on the terrace/balcony) we did think ...

What's new at Rocha Brava? Hi, am new to the forum but have been going to RB for seven years now, and actually I hope that nothing has changed. We really enjoy the way that we can settle in within a few minutes, following a quick drive from FAO and a visit to the supermarket! Obviously, we've becom...