Will I see a big difference?

ChrisH · Post by **ChrisH** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:18 pm

Ive been to Carvoeiro twice before, the last time was 16 years ago, has it changed much ? I wii be there on the 4th August.

blue · Post by **blue** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:54 am

Yes it has changed a huge amount, we had friends out recently who were staying in his parents villa on Vale de Milho the last time they stayed there was 10 years ago, at first they couldn't even find the villa the estate has grown so much & they couldn't believe the amount of building in & around Carvoeiro.

jkspoff · Post by **jkspoff** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:01 pm

Maybe a tad too much: just found this snipet on a review web site, which I can agree with to a certain extent:

Once a lovely fishing village and still with traces of the original buildings cut into the slopes above the cliffs. Carvoeiro has long lost its battle with the developers. Villa and apartment development has grown apace with demand and continues to drape the surrounding hillsides. Carvoeiro's small central square jams solid with cars and tounsts in the peak holiday months and a profusion of bars, restaurants and supermarkets line its streets. The resort's fine but small beach cannot cope as development continues. Fortunately there is an escape to nearby Algar Seco and Praia da Centianes.

Maybe the new pedestrianisation scheme will improve it during the peak season.

ChrisH · Post by **ChrisH** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:03 pm

Well, after a 16 year gap I returned to CV and have to say I didn't think it had changed too much.
We had a lovely week there and had some superb meals out, never saw any bad behaviour but that may be because we were usually back to our villa about 11.30pm ish.
Crime seems a hot topic on here but once again we saw none of that and everyone was very friendly.
Would I return ? Oh yes of course

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:24 pm

And so say all of us Chris!
So glad you had a good time. We start our journey to Carvoeiro tomorrow and expect to arrive late Saturday afternoon and are so looking forward to our visit.

NatThomas · Post by **NatThomas** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:36 pm

I've just returned from the most wonderful holiday in Carvoeiro. I have never been to this part of the Algarve as we usually go to Vale do Lobo but I have to say I actually prefer Carvoeiro. It has such a lovely feel to the place. I will definatly be returning.

marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:36 am

what pedestrianisation is this JK?

Michael Crane · Post by **Michael Crane** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:08 am

Carvoeiro is a terrible place and I'd recommend that you go somewhere else.

And then I will have it all to myself!

marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:43 pm

And why do you say that then Michael ?

dodger · Post by **dodger** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:50 pm

I think he loves the place so much he rather people stayed away so he can have it all to himself!!

I know exactly where hes coming from!

SJ & RE · Post by **SJ & RE** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:57 am

People say the same about Southwold and tend to agree(would like to keep Southwold and CVO quiet and just to the elite

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marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:44 pm

Whos to say I'm not of the elite status?

marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:45 pm

And besides the more you try to keep me away, the more I'm likely to come

ciderman · Post by **ciderman** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:29 pm

baggysallyjane wrote:People say the same about Southwold and tend to agree(would like to keep Southwold and CVO quiet and just to the elite )

southwold! now you're talking , the lord nelson i would die for , if you're making the comparison with cvo i know i will enjoy my first visit , over on thursday for a week , gale force 9 here in the channel islands , can't wait.