Sesmarias Country Club

marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:11 pm

Does anybody have any info of here as we are sampling the delights that the algarve has to offer based at said location but it seems like all others are mentioned apart from this one and I was just trying to establish as to why this is the case.

tricky · Post by **tricky** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:43 pm

We walked around for hours one day and couldn't find it

marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:47 pm

It does exist doesn't it ? I'm sure when we are there we'll have a marvellous time but at the moment it just seems like a 4th dimension thing

widge · Post by **widge** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:01 am

It does exist but it isn't a country club. There are no sports facilities, bars or restaurants it is just a quiet development of modern detached villas built on a hill with views towards the monchique mountains and the sea at Portimao.
The original developer, a Norwegian, ran out of money 12 years ago and sold off the land as individual building plots. Most have been built on now and the community comprises Dutch, Portuguese and British residents.
It's a five minute walk to Sesmarias which comprises shops, restaurants and a bar mostly frequented by the locals although the restaurants are becoming known more widely. The golf courses at Gramaco & Pinta are 5 minutes by car.

Hope this helps!

marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:10 am

Thanks Widge. What a source of nknowledge. Most informative. One further question though - how far is Sesmarias from Carvoeiro ?

widge · Post by **widge** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:16 am

It's about 5 kilometers, so too far to walk but about 10 minutes by car and 10 euro in a taxi. Nearest beach is a 20 minute walk. Where are you staying?

marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:35 am

It's called Villa 6 Sesmarias Country Club. It's address is listed as Carvoeiro but I was confused until you put me right as I have heard that Sesmarias is near to Albufeira which seems to be quite a bit further away and I needed reassurance that it was near to Carvoeiro. Thanks very much again

kteee · Post by **kteee** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:50 am

There is another Sesmarias near Albufeira - important to get the right one!!

marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:58 pm

Ah that clears that one up. Just hope that my map reading skills don't fail me when we arrive.

snaj1 · Post by **snaj1** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:26 am

Hi
we going to stay at villa 6 but decided to stay in Sesmarias proper.
We did drive past villa 6 in the S.C.C abd I would say it is a 10 minute walk to the village. Rosas Bar is a mixture of locals and ex-pats and is very friendly. Oh and 2 euros a pint

For a nice meal try the Island Cafe at Presa De Moura; quite posh but good value.
We also ate at the Rodrizio (brazilian Restaurant), near Carvoeiro Tenis Club. It used to be called Originals.
The food there is absolutely fantastic and all the meat is carved at your table. Very family friendly but make sure you take your appetite with you as the 'all in' meal includes steak, turkey, chicken, pork rice, salad etc etc fo about 16 euros.

marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:12 pm

That sounds very interesting snaj. Very interesting indeed. Thankyou for that information. How far drive/walk are Island Cafe and Rodrizio please?

snaj1 · Post by **snaj1** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:26 pm

Hi
The island Cafe would take about 15-20 minutes walk but a 3 minute drive from villa 6.

The Rodizio, formally Originals is about a 5 minute drive.
Head towards sesmarias and take a right where donatos restaurant is.
As you drive down it is sign posted at the roundabout. Head twards Carvoeiro tenis club.

Trust this is ok
snaj

Ps we plan to come back next year

marcoxl5 · Post by **marcoxl5** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:02 pm

Thankyou very much again

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