Are there any swimming pools open to the public (or available in hotels and paid for on a daily or weekly rate) in Carvoeiro?

You can pay to use the pools at Tivoli Almansor and Colina Village to my knowledge. There are probably quite a few others you can use too. There's also the public swimming pool in Lagoa.

Thank you - I did ask at The Almansor and they said 'no' - perhaps it was just me!

I think you can swim in the pool at Algar Seco if you use the restaurant.

Last year the Algar Seco charged 6 euros for the use of the pools for the whole day plus a towel. I think they charge 4 euros after 13:00.

Gary