For a cheap meal with a difference try Escondidino (Casa do Pasta!) which is at the back of Quinta do Paraiso. I'll second that. We always make a point of eating there at least twice per visit. Even when we don't stay in Carvoeiro, we drive there for lunch if at all possible. Last time was an hour ...

We went a couple of years ago, it was a great day out. The lighthouse is very impressive and the surrounding area is a bird-watcher's paradise. Lots of lovely beaches within a few minutes drive, we had a picnic on one, sorry can't remember the name.

Hi Ellie.

Just caught up on your latest chapter. Very moving, the sadness comes across, you're very honest in describing your feelings. Looking forward to the next installment.

Jock.

You don't have to change bank accounts to get a Nationwide Flex account. We got one a few years back solely for the purpose of using while abroad on holiday. We top up the account before going away and if there's anything left when we get back (unlikely) we just transfer it back to our main current ...

I had to use the services of Dr Geiger a couple of years ago when I got an abscess. He was very good, spoke excellent English and his charges for the emergency treatment were very reasonable.

Hi Ellie. I really enjoyed your "what I did on holiday" report. I'm glad you were able to rise above the missing luggage episode and relax in the sunshine, things like that can often spoil a holiday. Liked the pictures as well, it all made me wish I was on holiday now instead of waiting till next Ma...

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I'll second Bruce's recommendation. The place is called Casa do pasto Escondidinho. I reviewed it in this thread in 2005:- http://www.forum.carvoeiro.com/viewtopic.php?t=3358 Last time we were in the Algarve, we went to Monte Gordo. We made two special trips from there to the Escondidinho and it was...

Hi Ellie. Have just caught up with your latest additions, thoroughly enjoyed them. I'll add my voice to everyone else's and say I can't wait for the next book. I know it must be hard work but keep at it. Hope you and the family are all well in this atrocious weather. Wouldn't it be nice to be sunnin...

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Hi Dalcassian. Early starts are the only way I can get things done before the phones start ringing! We took the non-motorway road, can't remember the number, it was the main road before the motorway. It's dual carriageway most of the time and was empty when we travelled. Pretty well hugs the coast w...

We stayed at the Almansor in April 2004 and had a great time. We didn't pay extra for a sea view but you could have that for free from the bar or the grounds around the hotel. Nice place, friendly staff, good food. And the resident colony of seagulls provided hours of entertainment as they tried to ...

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