These touts can be very intimidating, and not everyone is able to stand up to them. Not sure if they have infiltrated Carvoeiro yet, let's hope they don't! They are a pain in the butt! In Tenerife earlier on this year I was stopped by one, have to say, I was taken aback when I realised that I had ne...

Hi, all, Quinta da Gill, between Carvoeiro and Val de Rei, is the place to go. My hubby, who has been known to ride horses of different calibre was more than happy with his horse and enjoyed his ride immensley. My daughter aged 5 at the time, also liked hers. The tendency was to match horse to rider...

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I Just love tapas, so will be there tasting in September.
I suppose, the more you drink, the better the food is!!!
Will try anything once, will always go back if it's worth the effort.
Will let you know once I have been.

Annie
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Hi, I have been a member since jan 2003, following on from the days when it was a simpler forum. Due to a wonderful holiday sept 01and 02, not to Carvoeiro ,but to Praia da Luz. In Sept 2003 I stayed in a villa just outside carvoeiro, val de rei, but dined each evening for 21 nights in Carvoeiro. It...

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Can anyone tell me if Gerry Breen still operates his micro-lite flights from lagos airport?

Thanks

Cowboy/Maddi, Agree with cowboy ....the time zones probably had a lot to do with it It certainly sounds like a good idea, I for one like to read the humourous and witty replies, not often contributing, but certainly enjoying the banter,makes for a little light- hearted fun, pity not everyone agees. ...

Supermarket at Silves good,as was the one in Lagos. They are all slightly different,which gave some variety, not much, just some!!!
Happy shopping.

Many thanks for the info, Kteee, knowing my luck it will probably rain every day and freeze at night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As long as I can get summat to eat and, in particular,drink then I will survive!!!!!!!!!

cheers

Jo, Many thanks for your reply, I thought that I had replied days ago, but must have forgotten to submit it. sorry! I have to admit that I a definitely not brave enough to try an unheated pool in October, coward that I am!!!! Anyway, enjoy your trip to Crete,you won't be short of company will you?an...

Hear, Hear,

Well done, Graham, for putting the comedian in his place!
I, for one, much like yourself, tend to think ahead, especially where children are concerned.

Have a good one.

After spending a week in Carvoeiro last October we are hooked, the food and the people are great, Stone Steak is a good one, the bibs they give you to wear are pure class (definately a photo moment!) Happy's, I hear is excellent but unfortunately we were to late to get a table you need to book it's...