www.carvoeiro.com was build using the same software platform over 12 years. I have now restructured the site into a new state of the art content management system.

Before replacing the old site I would be grateful if you would have a look at http://drupal.carvoeiro.com and let me know if you find any errors, broken links or inconsistencies.

You'll find a long awaited surprise on the site

The graphic design might not be top of the pop, but for now I concentrate on usability and content - the rest will come later.

Again thanks to the advertisers, transfer & car rental clients. Without you none of this would be possible.

Thanks in advance!

Hello Steen, I love the new site! At first glance all seems to be correct and in order. I think the site is "cleaner" and the various sections, like "Eat Algarve" are easier to find, I like the "Weather" info but wish it could be for Lagoa or a place closer to Carvoeiro. But the very best new feature is the 'SURPRISE'!!
Thank you for all your efforts in keeping this website running, it is my first go-to site every morning. Sometimes we forget how much work is involved in this endeavour.

OK folks go and check it out, Heini

Love it and especially the 'surprise' well done steen

Nice one Steen,

The surprise will keep us going between visits.

Thanks for the kind words


Thanks HR: I have fixed the links for virtual postcards.

Well done Steen,
love ellie xx

Very good! When you visit a site as often as the CVO site, first thing every morning for me, it is great to get it re-vamped.
Am I being incredibly stupid? (don't answer that!!!) I am missing something here as I have not picked up on what the "surprise" is. I guess I will keep visiting until I spot it?!?! Thanks Steen

Very good Steen. All seems great.
Like Heini I wonder if the weather info could be based on somewhere nearer to CVO? I find that the forecasts for Portimao are more reflective of CVO weather than those for Faro.

The module in use at the moment can only extract weather reports from airports - these should be very accurate, but yes Faro Airport is somewhat different. I have not found anything better up to now but will keep looking.

The old equipment in the ice-cream shop does not work any more and I am reluctant to replace it as the location is impossible for reasonable weather reports.

Now should anyone with a local weather station be able to upload the data I might be able to fix something?

Lamby - You & me both ! What is the "surprise" ? Otherwise Excellent - Well done & keep up the good work Steen

This might give you a better weather feed. It covers Portimao and gives various options for embedding in a web site.

http://www.weather.com/services/oap.html

I suspect the new cam will need a sunshade, especially in the summer.

Thanks I'll take a look.

Just to note the difference:
The weather module in use at the moment shows the actual weather very accurately (but in Faro airport) - not a forecast.

But I'll be happy to include another module with a forecast.

It still could be fun with actual readings and stats for Carvoeiro (temperatures, rain fall etc.)

Great job Steen it looks fantastic.

It looks great Steen, well done!

Minor point..... on the community page there is an h missing from the Learn how to import a car line! I would be quite happy to proof read for you if it would help? Genuine offer as I know how busy you are.

p.s. loving the new webcam!

Good to see the old Metabixo web cam back online.