Casa Orla, Monte Dourado, Carvoeiro
A ground floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment on the upper level of Monte Dourado, close to the centre of Carvoeiro, complete with dishwasher, cooker, micowave, satellite tv, cd player, washing machine and maid service 5 days per week. The apartment is spacious with 1,000 sq feet of accommodation, and has great indoor-outdoor living between the lounge / dining to the terrace overlooking the swimming pool and with views of Carvoeiro. One of the 5 communal pools (with a separate children's pool) is in front of the apartment, with direct access to it from the terrace. In addition, there are 2 tennis courts on site plus a reception for the Monte Dourado complex. Beautiful Carvoeiro beach is only a few minutes walk, as are a large a selection of restaurants, shops, bars and a children's playground. A highchair and, cot or folding bed can be supplied on ...
...request. If you have two families wishing to stay together we can also provide a second apartment, Casa Cillian, subject to availabily.
Carvoeiro is one of the most pictureque villages on the Algarve, and is ideal for family holidays.
The Algarve is in the south of Portugal and enjoys a Mediterranean climate. During the summer month the temperature is typically between 25 and 30 degrees. The sun shines in the algarve almost year round.
Climate (per statistics on www.carvoeiro.com)
January - Average temp. 15.5° -Days without rain 22
February - Average temp. 16.6° - Days without rain 17
March - Average temp. 18.6° - Days without rain 20
April - Average temp. 20.6° - Days without rain 22
May - Average temp. 23.7° - Days without rain 25
June - Average temp.26.7° - Days without rain 29
July - Average temp.29.8° - Days without rain 31
August - Average temp.29.8°- Days without rain 31
September - Average temp.26.7° - Days without rain 27
October - Average temp.23.7° - Days without rain 23
November - Average temp.18.6° - Days without rain 19
December - Average temp.16.6° - Days without rain 20
Average/Total - Average temp.22.3° - Days without rain 286
There are many golf courses water parks and places of interest to visit with excursions to Lisbon, Seville and Gibralter also readily available.
For further information about climate, history and places of interest see www.carvoeiro.com
Carvoeiro is a typical Portuguese fishing village with lots of character.
There is a wide range of shops, bars, restaurants, banks (with ATM cash machines), a post office and an internet cafe all within walking distance of the Monte Dourado apartments, Casa Encantada, Casa Oleander and Casa Miljonair.
There are 2 water parks, Slide and Splash and Aqualand, and Zoomarine theme park within 20 minutes drive of the apartment, and excursions to these any many other attractions can be arranged locally.
There are 2 golf courses, Gramacho and Pinta, 10 minutes drive from the apartment, and a 9-hole pitch and putt, Vale do Milho, in Carvoeiro itself. Championship courses at Penina, Vilamoura and Vale de Lobo are within a 30 minute drive.
Car hire is available from Faro airport and cars can be collected at the airport or delivered to your accommodation. Please ask for a quotation. Carvoeiro is a straightforward 45 minute drive from the airport.
Taxis can be pre-booked and will cost approximately 60 euros each way for 1-4 people and 80 euros each way for 5-8 people.
For further information about places to visit, activities, and upcoming events see www.carvoeiro.com
Lots of flights available with Aer Lingus and Ryan Air from Dublin. Flights also available on Aer Lingus from Cork.
Extracts from visitors book:
July 2009: "Absolutely great apartment, location adn overview of pool, excellent especially with kids. Great town. There is everything you desire in the apartment, all the home comforts plus the sunshine. Great time and experience."
June 2008: "We had a great time here! The position of the apartment is fantastic, especially with children who can go back into the apartment when its hot ... The apartment is very spacious and clean."
March 2008: "Our third visit to these apartments. Weather has been fantastic once again. Lots of lovely beaches to visit and children have really enjoyed playing tennis and sand surfing at the beach . We will definitely be back again."
June 2007: "Fantastic holiday. Apartment top standard for cleanliness. Lovely pool & situation ... Would definitely come again."
Note: 25% deposit with booking, balance due 8 weeks before arrival
€200 refundable security deposit due with balance
Discounts available for long winter lets
Winter rates plus electricity
Small surcharge ...
...for high chair and cot
Prices may be subject to change.