I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to advise me of what Carvoeiro will be like around the Christmas break. I visit every September and am tempted to return 27th Dec for one week, but wondered where is open restaurant and bar wise, and what there is to do NYE. I know the weather will not be summer temps but I'm sure its better than rainy England - what has the weather been like in past years in Dec? Only been back a week and missing it already...!

Welcome to the forum Sally. Can I point you here. As you can imagine, it's a popular question.

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Thanks for the link, I did try to search for previous posts but could not find anything! It's as I thought weather wise - in any case better than the UK! Does anyone have any recommendations for NYE and places to book?

Hi Sally,
I have spent the last 6 six years in CVO for Hogmanay ( NY for the English) and now also come out for Christmas. Have no hesitation about spending Christmas or NY in CVO as although there are fewer bars/restaurants open , there are enough open to cater for those who are there.

Weather wise it is a lottery, have spent Christmas Day on the beach some years and others sheltering from torrential rain!

Therefore a hired car is a must , if the weather is iffy , head off to Monchique, Silves, Alvor, Portimao, Lagos , Sagres, Capo S Vincent etc, once you start to tour about , you look forward to poor weather as the excuse to tour about!

Ciao ciao,

Cooler King

Two years ago, everyone was eating their xmas pud outside. Last year it chucked it down.

Did you find CLICK HERE in the FAQ?

The last time we were in Carvoeiro for Christmas it was beautiful and sunny & warm Sally(2001)...we had a month there staying up at Vila Nova..
in fact we spent Christmas day on the beach ...lovely!(and we had delicious cones too )
p.s. Oh and Colombos is usually open over the Christmas hols

Thanks so much for all of your replies. You have all convinced me to return in Dec! Just need to now decide where to book for nye! Any suggestions welcome - would like nice meal then music! Thanks again x