Beaches
The picturesque main beach of Carvoeiro is a small sandy bay lined with multi colored fishing boats where you can watch the fishermen bringing in the catch of day and mending their nets, while you relax in the Algarve sun. Why not try out the freshly grilled fish for your lunch, at one of the beach side cafes, just a stones throw from the sand. As the sun goes down take a stroll up the steep street running up the side of the cliff, to the east of the beach and take your own picture postcard photo of this beautiful little bay. For a change of scenery you will almost certainly enjoy one of the further rocky bays to the east of Carvoeiro, finishing at Praia da Carvalho and Praia Centianes where you will definitely need your snorkeling gear. Don't forget to take in Algar Seco � a rocky outcrop which has been shaped by the sea over many years to create small windows in the rock where you can look out across the Atlantic. The more enthusiastic will enjoy the fantastic scenery from the cliff top top footpath, heading east from the resort centre. If you have your own transport you should follow the coastal routes in either direction and take in the beautiful beach of Benagil to the east where you can enjoy freshly grilled fish at its best and the picturesque riverside town of Ferragudo to the west, where you could take some windsurfing lessons in the calm waters of the river.
Golf
With four Golf courses in the immediate area and many more to choose from further a field you will be spoilt for choice as to where to tee off. Your Hotel reception will be able to book golf for you and arrange for the hire of equipment and transportation. Do remember your handicap card as you will need this especially during the winter season.
Eating Out
Carvoeiro has one of the best concentrations of good quality restaurants along the Algarve coastline. Most are in the centre of town but some are a little further a field so you may wish to take advantage of the reasonably priced taxi service from the town centre. The choice ranges from typically Portuguese cuisine where you can sample the local Fado, to Bistros, steak houses, Italian, English and many more. Do go along hungry !! To catch the lights across the bay in the evening try a meal out in Monte Carvoeiro, on the hill to the west, overlooking the town.
