We've used TravelRent and Luzcar and they always look at the paper part. Will be interesting to see how this new change fits in at P4 desk when we come over on 15th June, along side the stupid 15euro charge 'fiasco' when the season is busier!!

Thanks mardi, will have a look there.

Thanks for the suggestions guys, will have a look at the websites. We'll check out the shop nearest Lagoa first and see what their prices are like.

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Can anyone advise where is the best place to buy a new mattress for apartment in carvoeiro. We are over early October and want to be able to buy and take, as opposed to order and wait.
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We love Vimar. Been there twice this week and have booked for Thursday Fado to see what it's like. The complete menu at lunch is now 9euro and includes couvert, starter, main, dessert, coffee and a drink. There is plenty of choice and the food is excellent with good sized portions. The staff are fri...

We discovered Vimar this year after several years of coming to Cvo, and as previously mentioned found it to be very good value for money, delicious food and friendly service. We ate there several times last year. We are hoping to come out for Xmas 2013 so it would be great to have Xmas lunch there. :D

@joeysoap We also have an apartment at Colina Verde and spoke to some friends who live in CVO this morning. They said no damage to our area luckily. :) Feel very sorry for those who have sustained damage or injury, especially the Portuguese who already have enough to cope with. The weather worldwise...

We used car hire from Algarve driver 2 weeks ago. Returned to Faro airport on Monday 8th Oct via the A22, returned car and wait to see if we get charged in any way for the toll.

Have never heard from any hire firms regarding the return to airport toll which we had not paid.

Thanks Cumbria Sue, will certainly go and check it out now. RE: Previous post Apparently there are 2 restaurants called Escondidinho and we obviously went to the wrong one for the all-in menu. We tried the one on the beach at Ferragudo by mistake. Have now been 'put right' by a friend and will be ve...

We visited this restaurant at lunchtime today and they are not doing an all-in price menu now. Shame as it's a lovely setting and was recommended to us. We decided not to eat there as were are on a tour of the 'budget' set menu places mentioned on this forum. We happened to be passing a roadside res...

We are coming out on Monday and the BBC weather site says temperatures only 23-25C and lots cloud and even heavy rain on Wednesday! How accurate is their report and what are the actual temperatures now (end Sept into Oct)?

Does anyone know if non residents can use the fitness suite at the Tivoli hotel on a pay as you go basis?

Hi Pickwick

Thanks for that, we will definitely go there and have a look when we come over.

Sarah

Does anyone know where we can buy replacement hose for the built-in type of hoover in apartments? Need about 5 metres to fit in the existing end fitments. Tried some plastic pipe meant for swimming pools which fitted but it made such a nasty loud screaming noise when plugged in! Maybe because it was...

Thanks laserblazer. Also had this guy recommended by another forum member so I've emailed him for price.