The area is great for walking, whether on the cliff tops, by the sea or through the country. Carvoeiro offers Banks, shops, bars, restaurants, entertainment, beach, boat trips (to the Grottos). There is a restaurant about 3 minute walk from the Vila. Most activities are close by, Golf (Pinta and Gramacho just 5 minutes drive), Horse riding, Tennis, 3 water parks in the area, shopping centres and more, see our website or contact us.
Coast/Beach
There are several pretty coved beaches in the area within 5-10 minutes drive. Wide sandy beaches are at Armacao De Pera Ferragudo & Praia Grande.
Golf
There are two 18 hole courses within 5 minutes drive at Gramacho and Pinta courses on the Pestana complex.
The 9 hole par 3 Vale do Milho golf course is within 15 minutes drive and other more challenging courses are within 30 minutes drive. These include the championship courses include Vale da Pinta near Carvoeiro and the famous Penina course near Portimao. A golfers paradise.
Travel
Faro airport is approximately 45 minutes drive away. Car hire is recommended to explore the general area but all local services are in Sesmarias approx 10 minutes walk. Taxis are readily available in the centre of Carvoeiro
Distances
Carvoeiro is about a 5 minute drive and the towns of Lagos, Silves & Portimao are up to 30 minutes drive. A leisurely day trip would include the Monchique mountains and Cape St Vincent with other areas of the western peninsula. |