Carvoeiro - Algarve, Portugal - golfing holiday, golf courses algarve

Location and surrounding area
Carvoeiro - Algarve, Portugal

The Townhouse is situated on the hill tops over Carvoeiro opposite the Monte Santo Complex. Carvoeiro is a picturesque small and cosy fishing village and has grown into the main tourist area of the concelho of Lagoa. Carvoeiro has a lot of golden sandy beaches protected by cliffs, there are some dozen or so within a five mile distance either way. The main beach at Carvoeiro is clean and well kept. There are boat trips from the beach to view the caves nearby. The Portuguese are very hospitable people, eating out is an inexpensive gastronomy delight, vibrant night life and entertainment in the summer months, a golfer's paradise.

Carvoeiro - places to visit

The area is also steeped in history with an abundance of beautiful villages and towns to visit including the most westerly point in Europe - Cape St Vincent and the natural springs in the Monchique mountains. Another place that requires an obligatory visit is Monchique. Here you can go and visit the highest point of the Algarve, it’s a bit more fresh at this altitude the air is clean and crisp and it will be great to be a bit fresher during the hot, hot summer months. Great restaurants and traditional food are available roadside as you drive to Algarve's highest views.

Lisbon is only 2.5 hours away by car and Spain is easily one hours drive away on the A22 Motorway.

The drive from Carvoeiro to Lagoa is very fast, it takes you about 3 minutes. Lagoa is not a very big tourist city, it’s more like your average Portuguese town, not that big and not that small and the people are a good representation of the local Portuguese people. A town that you cannot miss is Portimão. Portimão is bigger than Lagoa, and that is right by the river Arade. Here you can observe the fishing markets, you can see the boats come back from fishing and unloading the fish that will be sold 15 minutes later. Portimão has lots of nice shopping streets, the more traditional shops that are slowly fading away because of the big shopping centers. You will be surprised by the great prices on high-quality clothing items that you can find here, the girls will have a lot of fun shopping around here.

Silves Castle and town – visit the historic town of Silves, approximately 10 kilometres inland from Carvoeiro, its castle is impressive and views for miles across the orchards and vineyards of the Algarve can be seen. There are quirky and trendy shops hidden in the tiny streets, an interesting trip.

Kids

A fantastic day out Zoo Marine approximately 20 minute drive from Carvoeiro where the dolphins, brilliant sea lions and parrots will keep you and the kids entertained for hours. Take a packed lunch and remember to take your swimming things with you!

If you have children, Krazy World is well worth a visit! You will find a huge mini golf, swimming pool, a petting farm, quad bikes, pony rides, a crocodile park and several other attractions - all in beautifully landscaped surroundings.

Slide & Splash is well worth a visit for children of all ages.

Portugal - a Golfer's paradise

The Algarve is a golfer's paradise with over 25 courses including some of the Best in Europe and all within good driving distance. For those amongst you wishing to play golf during your stay, there are three main golf courses within Carvoeiro and its suburbs!! Two of these are eighteen hole courses and there is one nine hole course for those that want a shorter day out.The nine hole Vale de Milho was designed by David Thomas of Belfry fame and offers a par three hole course, totaling 27 shots for experts, ideal for practicing with short irons. The course is open from 8.30 am till late and is open to non members and families. All the usual club facilities are on offer. there are also a number of local courses 18 hole designed by Pro Golfer Ronald Fream.

For more information on the 25+ golf courses available in the area please contact us for the full list of details.

We recommend you book directly with the golf courses prior to your stay in Carvoeiro to avoid disappointment, as the more popular courses can get very busy in peak season.

Please also check the required dress code.

Shopping and eating out
The Guia shopping centre can be found on the N125 just outside of Albufeira and is a modern shopping center with an excellent range of well known shops, a multiplex cinema and an amazing range of cafes and restaurants on the top floor.

Eating out in the Algarve holds a prominent position in Portuguese life and is the only way to truly discover the extent of the region's culinary range. Food in the Algarve can be seen to reflect the heritage of this fantastic region, always full of flavour and richly prepared, and with roots dating back to a world long since gone.

For a guide on local restaurants in the area visit http://www.eatalgarve.com/

Weather
All year round, the Algarve enjoys the best climate in Europe. With only a short period of rainfall (it normally rains between November and March) and long hours of sunshine (the highest in Europe), the Algarve region is blessed with the perfect weather for tourism. For more information click here

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