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Here are some suggestions of places to visit and things to do whilst you are in the Algarve. If you have any suggestions to add to this list, please email us to info@carvoeiro-holidays.com.
EAST TOWARDS ALBUFEIRA AND FARO
Algar Seco   An interesting rock formation just out of the town heading towards Rocha Brava. Well worth a visit
Armacao de Pera This is popular resort although perhaps spoilt by high rise developments. Take a right turn at Porches on EN125 and just keep going.The fisherman's beach is right at the very end of the road and opens out onto a wide beach where you can still see the fishermen repairing their nets. There is a fish market on the beach and a couple of beachside reastaurants where you can enjoy freshly barbequed sardines for lunch.
Algarve shopping   This is a recent shopping centre built opposite Makro on EN125 on the way to Albufeira. There are a many different shops here together with a large Supermarket (Continente) a multi screen cinema and bowling complex. There are plans to extend the development which has proved a great success with resident and tourist alike
Zoomarine   Zoomarine can be found on at Guia on the main EN125 heading towards Albufeira. As the name suggests it has some animals and also some sealife including seals and dolphins and there are lots of things to do
WEST
TOWARDS PORTIMAO AND LAGOS
Silves this old Moorish city was the ancient capital of the Algarve. It has a large castle with panoramic views of the surrounding area.Behind the castle there is a large handicrafts shop. Another place to visit whilst in Silves is Fabrica do Ingles (the old cork factory) which has some interesting exhibits, they also offer dining and evening entertainment (please check locally)
Portimao A bustling city west along the coast from Carvoeiro It offers many shops in a pedestrian precinct together with lots of restaurants. The riverside area around the old bridge has been redeveloped with a wide pedestrian walk alongside the river. The old sardine restaurants by the bridge have gone but you can still find some on the other side of the river where the fishing boats still land their catches.The new riverside walk is very popular and often there is live entertainment in the square outside "casa ingles".
Praia da Rocha   This resort has what is probably the most photographed beach in the Algarve. The town is now a busy resort with lots of bars and nightlife. The new marina on the river estuary now boasts some good restaurants and bars with views over the beaches at Praia da Rocha and Ferragudo
Alvor   The old town boasts a castle, a magnificent church and some good restaurants.There is also near to the castle a factory outlet shop for bedspreads and tablecloths etc.Down the hill towards the sea you will find a number of fish restaurants where they serve fresh sardines,clams and other fresh fish
Lagos   This old town boasts some very famous history and was the capital of the Algarve until 1755. It was where the first African slave auctions were held in and around the old customs house. The main shopping area is pedestrian and has many restaurants where you can enjoy a lesuirely lunch or dinner and watch the world go by.You can also hire a small boat on the river front for a trip along the coast to see the caves. On the other side of the river (back towards Portimao) is Meia Praia which has a very long sandy beach (4 Km) which is fast becoming a popular resort
Sagres and Westwards Travelling westwards from Lagos towards Sagres and Cape St Vincent is a rugged and spectacular coastline. Here you will find Henry the Navigator's school (14th century) and the lighthouse at Cape St. Vincent, the most southwesterly point in Europe.
Monchique and the Mountains   Heading inland from the coast towards Lagos you drive through forests of ecalyptus and rosemary together with mimosa and rhododendrons towards Caldas de Monchique where there is a spa ( with reputed healing properties). This area has been rebuilt and renovated in the last few years. Travelling further up the mountain will bring you to Monchique and Foia and then further on to the very top of the mountain. Looking back towrds the coast on a clear day there are stunning views of the Algarve

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