Thins to do in October

Jackie · Post by **Jackie** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 10:25 pm

Hi there,
I have been checking out the site for the last couple of days and aswell as being lighthearted I have also gained some great info for our 2 week holiday on the 7th Oct.
Now getting to the point - Will things still be open in October? We are staying in Ferrugado (sp?) which I believe is only 15 mins from CV. We have 2 yr old twins and would like to keep them entertained! Ie Zoo etc?

Thanks in advance

Jackie

iane · Post by **iane** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 10:52 pm

Fear not - most everything will be running as "normal" from 7th Oct - the "tourist " season runs till end of October and then there is golf ! till spring.

For the kids - Zoomarine - a fantastic day out for ALL ages, water parks (if its warm enough) and all the other "attractions" of the Algarve will be here for you.

You will have seen the weather from the sitecam but apparently we expect rain this weekend (we have to have it sometime).

But even "if wet" (in the village hall) -sorry I was back in England there - you should still have a great time - welcome.

Robin74 · Post by **Robin74** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 7:39 am

Hi,

Ferrugado (Algarve-Portugal) has a nice beach ' Caneiros', for your kids to play on.......and good food is served at the beach restaurant.

I follow Iane that you will be ok. I left last friday, weather was great, food nice, attractions, shops, bars and restaurants still open.

Ferrugado is about a 5 minutes drive away from Carvoeiro Centre. It is close to each-other. Walking will take you a little longer. (20 mins?).

Enjoy your stay!

Robin

ken gates · Post by **ken gates** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 10:07 am

I think the times stated in the previous post are a little wayward. Allow a bit more time for the drive and walking, well......

cowboy · Post by **cowboy** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 10:17 am

A 20 min walk with 2yr olds would be an adventure in and of itself.

Robin74 · Post by **Robin74** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 10:19 am

cowboy wrote:A 20 min walk with 2yr olds would be an adventure in and of itself.

Hahaha..... you are right.......... I must have missed the remark of toddlers to be carried around!

rachel moore · Post by **rachel moore** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 11:06 am

Yes, tend to agree about the distances / times between CVO and Ferragudo - far too quick!
Whilst writing, we are also visiting from Friday, but looking at a weather forecast site we are not too hopeful for decent weekend weather.
Can anyone recommend a fairly accurate site that we can check please?
Mind you, once we are there we'll just take what is sent from the skies.

Robin74 · Post by **Robin74** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 11:16 am

rachel moore wrote:Yes, tend to agree about the distances / times between CVO and Ferragudo - far too quick!
Whilst writing, we are also visiting from Friday, but looking at a weather forecast site we are not too hopeful for decent weekend weather.
Can anyone recommend a fairly accurate site that we can check please?
Mind you, once we are there we'll just take what is sent from the skies.

Mmmmmm about the distances...... let's say I tend to walk fast....lol!
We drove by car every day so yeah walking and children might delay your travel time to 45 minutes? Next time I come I will walk the distance !

Rachel, I allways use : http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/. very reliable and accurate weatherforecast!

take care!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 12:22 pm

http://www.metcheck.com/europe/forecast ... tionID=870 is a site I use a lot for the UK and this site can do 14days and from Portimao not Faro which the rest seem to be based on. But as someone once said on this subject, check them all out and pick the one you like! Mike

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 4:02 pm

what a place to go to.i'll be there too!dont forget to visit the fish places and after a coffee or something stronger in the square,not forgetting an ice lolly for the twins.
weather permitting take them to paradise island 6 miles from silves on the way to messines for 7.50 per head.great picnic spot.
have a great time