Hi Caz here,can someone tell me whats the weather like in early Feb,what is open and what we can look fwd too.We (myself and bf) are comming for a 5 day break on the 4th feb.We are 30 and 40 yrs old like eating out i love the sea.I may be using a walking stick depends on my knee (had a car accident dec much better now but have relapses .
What is shopping like in cvo ? loking fwd to a chilled few days with lots of good food mmmm

Caz [/b]

Cold during evenings ..few restaurants open.....up and down hill...not good for your knee.......if you hire a car its onlt ten quid a day......go to Lagos and other flat spots.........

In case the last post has depressed you, we have visited in February, and had a great time. We are out again on Saturday for two weeks, so we obviously were not put off! Yes it does get cold in the evenings, and some restauants are closed, but not enough to give a major problem. Your walking problem depends on where you are staying. Carvoeiro does have it's fair share of hills.

Enjoy yourselves!

The weather here at the moment is lovely. It can be very warm, but there's often a chilly wind or early morning mist so the temps aren't always that high but it is still lovely and sunny. Unless we get a sudden change in the weather which I now gather often happens!

If you are in the centre of cvo then a walk to the beach won't be a problem.

I can't comment on the restaurants have only really tried a few cafes during the daytimes (kids ) However, you will both be out here on my birthday, so hopefully I may be trying a restaurant during that period also. Keeping my fingers crossed this time.

Thanx for the replies we are staying at the Carveorio sol,i think i read it's in the square and near the beach.EEEK hills yes i know about the hills,as long as i use my crutch when out i think i will be fine ( she says ... ) lol so if you see a bbw strutting around on 1 crutch and no comments guys you will know its me lol come and say hi ...

And yes the first message did put me off but now im a bit happier ...

Hi Cazzy
We purchased a property end of last year right in the Centre of CVO, so we are testing off season too, out again in March. We were in CVO beginning of December last year and although evenings were cold, during the day it was quite warm in the sun. Even though the town was quiet we still had a good and relaxing time and there were a few restaurants open to choose from. The local Bars were welcoming especially Sully's (in the square). Had a hired car which also helped as we had a chance then explore further (especially with your crook knee). Enjoy...
Gaynor

Sounds a lovely place we cant wait,we will definatly check out sullys have seen lots of messages about it .Hope to hire a car,bf drives all day tho so we will see:)
Carin aka cazzy

ps. do you need to use sun cream? in the February sun , i am very fair skinned (mums swedish)

...If you are that fair then of course stick a tube in yr bag just incase. When we were there in December hotel Carvoeiro Sol were in the middle of sprucing up the place so it will be all new and fresh for you. Hotel right on the square, superb location for the beach and just across the road from Sullys
Have a great time, let us know what you think when you get back.
Gaynor

Cazzy, if want to hire a car, can I put in a plug for Steen, our webmaster. I use his algarve-driver hire company, and find the system inexpensive and convenient. Now, do I get a discount!
Barry

BARRY - If you pass on Steens details im sure we will book a car from him if we decide to drive around and as for discount can we have one too plz lol

GAYNOR - Thanx looks like a good spot then and the hotel looks fab on the website,not seen any bad reviews for it so even better