As the weather is now improving!! we are looking again for a chance to drive out into the country and hillsides for a lovely Portuguese lunch. We are not looking for the flashy tourist eating places but love a real typical Portuguese cafe or restaurant. Any suggestions? However, we must say we do su...

We are bringing our 86 year old mother for the third time to Carvoeiro next week. We have visited many restaurants in the town but she really enjoys a drive out and a lunchtime stop. Any suggestions please!!

Any ideas for a restaurant in Carvoeiro for Christmas Day. We are in Monte Carvoeiro and do not want to drive. We don't mind a long walk!

thank you for replies. We went into Allied carpets in UK yesterday and saw just what we were looking for, in fact it was in a sale, even better!! will be taking it out to CV next week

We have been searching high and low for a round carpet for our hall (about 160cm diameter) without success. A fantastic selection of carpets can be found in Leroy Merlin but very few circular. any suggestions please.

Who drinks the tap water and lives to tell the tale?

We are planning a trip to Lisbon from CVO in a few weeks time for a couple of days. Any suggestions on central, reasonably priced hotels?
Main places to visit on a short break?

where is the El Paso restaurant...sounds interesting!!

Thank you for all your replies. Have just sorted out all my gear ready for our next visit in a few weeks time. By the way, where are the nearest fishing tackle shops ?

can anyone please tell me if there is anywhere on lake or river where a very new fisherman can try his luck? Is it necessary to have a licence and what can you expect to catch? We are back out again to CV in a few weeks and will be bringing my fishing stuff with me.