Hens and Stags on the increase

[TomUK]

Hopefully, Carvoeiro won't be too affected by this problem.
In May we noticed that there seemed to be more stag and hen groups around the Algarve than usual. Talking about this to a Portuguese friend, he told us that many travel agencies were now trying to improve flagging trade by advertising special three-day bargain breaks especially aimed at these groups. Adverts were placed on websites that younger people use and in magazines for that age group. He also knew of hotels and apartment complexes which have relaxed their rules which used to refuse bookings from large same sex groups for the same reason. So that's why these groups descend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday apparently. I can see increasing public order problems for Albufeira, Praia da Rocha and Vilamoura as a result!

[Aldo]

its the behaviour issue not the stags and hens! But agree lets hope its controlled and out of CVO

[Michael Crane]

I don't think (comparatively) sleepy Carvoeiro is that attractive to stag/hen dos. Thankfully!

Perhaps our resident 'young' person, kelly, would care to make a comment?

[jamielyon4]

who said you have to be young to be on a stag do?

[TomUK]

Another point about the influx in May is that many of the groups were amateur football teams on end of season trips. They included managers and committee men which meant a fairly wide age range. Having managed local football clubs for many years from the early 1980s to 2005, I know how difficult it is to keep them all in check on trips. For us it was usually a weekend in Blackpool or 'abroad' to the Isle of Man! Of course, when the demon drink is involved the job of controlling the louder ones becomes increasingly difficult!

[scottishstacey]

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Im the resident young person too lol I love Carvoeiro to be honest i dont think many young people would come for a wild holiday ( thank god!! ) I know my friends wouldnt, theyre off to Malia at the moment, Soo not my kind of holiday!!

So our lovely Carvoeiro should be safe from stag/hens Counting down the weeks till i come!!

[Aldo]

Stacey, it is ttrative to the young ones, especially when its courtesy of mum and dad which is the case for lots of the Carvoeiro property owners. Fingers crossed by daughters will behave next week and enjoy the beach party and roundup.

[scottishstacey]

Aaah i never thought about young people coming with their parents! your right! What age are they, im sure theyl behave lol wish i was for the beach party, sounds quite good! Im just looking foward to a few cocktails with the bf, no wild parties for us!

[Aldo]

no, not with mum and dad but financed by them!
We are there in Sept when you are so maybe see you in Havanna bar for cocktails

[scottishstacey]

Hope so!! Prob be in there most nights since its so close to us, we only tried the cosmos last time, im sure we'll make our way through the menu this time

[Aldo]

Girl after my own heart! The mojito's are really good

[scottishstacey]

I tried mojito before but it was just from the supermarket so probably just cheap rubbish! I'll give the mojito a go, im sure it'll be much nicer If you have any other cocktail recomendations let me know Do they still do happy hour?

[Gary/Gaynor]

For me the best mojito's are from the Inside Bar, they are just lush!! and I've tried a few in other places but keeping going back to the Inside Bar. Roll on August 19th back out for a month of mojito's
Gaynor

[Aldo]

Hi Gaynor,
sounds good, where is the inside bar? maybe you could introduce Stacey and me to the Insider bar - we could start our own 'hen' party
Yes Stacey - happy hour 6-8pm at Havanna

[Gary/Gaynor]

The Inside Bar is on the "out road' CVO past A'Vela restaurant. The staff have been to some sort of college to learn all about making cocktails. Upstairs they have a pool table. They are really nice guys, always remember us. They will prob ask you what sort of things you like in a drink, then they will advise on a suitable cocktail for you if you can't make up your mind from the menu. Think this bar comes alive during the late part of the evening but they do have a happy I think 6pm till 8pm. I personally have not found better only Bar Talvez up restaurant hill where Sergio make a good cocktail..
Gaynor