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by natking
Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:16 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Learning Portuguese
Replies: 1
Views: 1708

Learning Portuguese

I am a regular visitor to the Algarve and thought it was about time I learnt a bit of Portuguese. I have started lessons and very much enjoying it. Any recommendations for good textbooks to help me with my studies? Thanks in advance.
by natking
Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Christmas Day / Christmas Eve
Replies: 3
Views: 3563

Christmas Day / Christmas Eve

It has probably been asked and discussed already - looking for suggestions for restaurants open on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day. Ta
by natking
Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:54 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Fatacil
Replies: 9
Views: 7368

Re: Fatacil

I this open for lunch during december?
by natking
Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: olive tree
Replies: 7
Views: 6669

Re: olive tree

It is excellent. been several times
by natking
Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Celebtrities in CVO
Replies: 73
Views: 36039

Re: Celebtrities in CVO

There is a photo of Pixie Lott and family on the Rei das Praias facebook page.

Gareth Bale was in Onze last year when we were in
by natking
Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Is there a gym in Carvoeiro
Replies: 20
Views: 10026

Re: Is there a gym in Carvoeiro

There is also a gym at Vale d'Olivieras (the resort near Gramacho golf course). They do weekly and monthly memberships and ou can also pay by the day. Great swimming pool and spa with treatments too
by natking
Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:11 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Douro Valley - Tips & Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 5279

Re: Douro Valley - Tips & Advice

Any advice on places to stay in Douro area?
by natking
Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:40 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Party Venue
Replies: 7
Views: 4025

Re: Party Venue

Onze would make a good party venue.
by natking
Sun May 20, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Golf - Oconnor Course - Oceanico
Replies: 0
Views: 1480

Golf - Oconnor Course - Oceanico

Looking to play this course later this year. Any tips on whoch websites offer best prices for tee times at Oconnor and elsewhere? Thanks
by natking
Wed May 16, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Phone & broadband connection
Replies: 7
Views: 3965

Re: Phone & broadband connection

Alternative is to get a dongle and top up as and when you need it. Or guess your neighbour's wifi password.
by natking
Wed May 16, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: The Island Cafe
Replies: 32
Views: 18350

Re: The Island Cafe

Had dinner there last night - see my review on tripadvisor. Was fantastic. Think they are massively underselling it with the name "cafe". Food is as good as any I have had in Algarve or UK. Tripadvisor reviews say that the cuisine is "American". May have been that type of American cuisine under prev...
by natking
Wed May 16, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Golf Lessons
Replies: 7
Views: 4454

Re: Golf Lessons

Thanks for all the info guys. I went for a leson with the instructor at the Pestana Golf Academy by Vale de Pinta. Carlos - fantastic instructor and really nuce guy. Made it all sound so simple. Got another lesson booked for Friday
by natking
Sun May 06, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Golf Lessons
Replies: 7
Views: 4454

Re: Golf Lessons

Boa vida, that's a bar yeah? Is it on resto hill? Do you have e mail address for him?
by natking
Sun May 06, 2012 6:33 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Golf Lessons
Replies: 7
Views: 4454

Golf Lessons

Could anyone recommend someone who gives golf lessons in CVO area? Pestana Golf Acadmey worth a try?
by natking
Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Douro Valley - Tips & Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 5279

Re: Douro Valley - Tips & Advice

Cheers Bruce. May base ourselve in Porto and get train through the Douro valley and/or river cruise. Then prob get train to Faro and hire car for remainder of trip