Shops & Restaurants
Carvoeiro is the nearest village, around three miles away. Here you will find restaurants, shops, a fruit and vegetable market, bars and a discotheque.
The bigger fishing town of Portimao, 15 miles away, has a large hypermarket and shopping centre.
Many fine eateries are within walking distance. On the doorstep, the onsite restaurant of O Farol is good, but the opening hours are somewhat restrictive.
Nearby Julio's on the other hand, is set back from the main road, and offers comfortable seating both inside and out. The food, a mix of international cuisine and Portuguese specialities, is superb and realistically priced; the service friendly without being obsequious.
Onsite facilities
Bondholders have their own clubhouse at Rocha Brava, which offers:
- a pool table
- lounge and kitchen
- showers
- luggage store
- DVD library
- reception
- free internet with Wi-Fi access.
There's a private swimming pool (which is covered and heated between October and June, depending on the weather), a children's outside play area, a barbecue and a pétanque court.
The development also has:
- a further four swimming pools (one for the exclusive use of Bondholders)
- four pay-as-you-play hard tennis courts (with a resident coach)
- a fitness centre
- a restaurant, coffee shop and supermarket.