Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro is a picturesque village nestling between two cliffs. It is layered with white-washed villas and buildings, which seem to undulate in harmony with the natural rocky landscape. The beach is small but ample and is fringed with seaside cafes and restaurants and still home to local fishermen whose boats complete the picture postcard scene. Although there are lots of bars and restaurants there is only one night club and this makes Carvoeiro ideal for families and couples looking for a relaxing holiday. Carvoeiro is an excellent resort to use as a base for touring and exploring the region.

Carvoeiro is one of the more traditional resorts on the Algarve even though over the years the main street has now become a trilogy of shopping streets and bars it still holds onto the small village essence that is Portugal. Carvoeiro sits sedately between the numerous coves and bay’s which stretch the length of the Algarve coastline. Situated south of Lagoa and close to Ferragudo it maintains its traditional fisherman’s village feel where you can relax and watch the world go back in any of the popular coffee shops or café’s. At night it can come alive and with a choice of bars and restaurants can meet the wants and needs of any holidaymaker.

Centianes Beach, Carvoeiro (800m from villa)

Directions

1. Head northeast toward N125-10 18 m
2. Slight left at N125-10 2.8 km 3 mins
3. Take the ramp to Lisboa/Portimăo/Loulé 0.6 km 1 min
4. Merge onto IC4 2.5 km 2 mins
5. Slight right at Estr. IC4/IC4 Continue to follow IC4 4.9 km 5 mins
6. Merge onto A22 via the ramp to Lisboa/Portimăo/Albufeira 36.2 km
19 mins
7. Take exit 7 for N125 toward Alcantarilha/N269-1/Armaçăo de Pęra 0.6 km 1 min
8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto N125/R125 heading to Lagos/Portimăo/Lagoa Continue to follow R125 8.9 km 9 mins
9. Slight right at Estr. EN125 83 m
10. Turn left at Estr. EN125/N124-1 27 m
11. Turn left to stay on Estr. EN125/N124-1 Continue to follow N124-1
Go through 1 roundabout 1.9 km 3 mins
12. Slight left at Estr. EN124-1/N124-1 0.7 km
13. Turn left at CM1273/Estr. EN1273 76 m
14. Slight right at Bairro Municipal Jacinto Correia 0.1 km
15. Turn left toward Vale do Milho Golf 1.2 km 3 mins
16. Turn right toward Vale do Milho Golf 0.1 km
17. Turn right toward Vale do Milho Golf 0.2 km
18. Turn left at Vale do Milho Golf 0.3 km 1 min
19. Turn left to stay on Vale do Milho Golf

Vale de Milho Golf Course

Holes range in length from 60 meters to 164meters, but with attractive water hazards throughout, players must think carefully about what club should be used. Bunkers and greens are virtually the same as on an 18 hole layout, so playing out of the sand and putting are suitably emphasised. The second hole is a prime example of what the course is all about. There is a waterfall coming from the left to a large lake on the right. If you think you can carry that, there is not so much of a a problem. But it can be daunting and many will choose to "lay up" and look only for a bogey, or a good chip and putt to make the par. For the remainder, the fourth is tricky because you play from an elevated tee to a green which is much lower down. Visually foreshortened, club selection changes from second to second in the mind's eye. Approaching the clubhouse, the ninth at 134 meters has a fairway that is relatively narrow and kicks off right. The green is well protected by bunkers, and the terrace of the very busy clubhouse extends out above, making approach shots and putting very self conscious matters.