Hi everyone Thanks for the replies it's all very useful. I do have wireless internet via PT with my phone line on monthly contract but the signal isn't 'brilliant' - not as good as at home anyway! Will this effect performance of these cameras? Also I'm a bit like Widge and yes recommendations of a c...

Hi I wonder if anyone can offer advise or contacts for companies who install monitoring systems in villas. This maybe in the form of CCTV or some other type of system. I'm currently renting out my villa and want to install a system which will allow me (from the UK) to check whether people are arrivi...

I have owned a 3 bed/3 bath villa in Carvoeiro for the last 5-6 years. In the first few years of ownership we had different maids who were all organised by our management company. As we didn't rent the villa out we used maids on an hourly basis as we needed them - however cleaning standards were mix...

Hi For the last few years my husband and I have always used Travelrent for our Portugal carhire. We probably come over 8 times a year and we've never had a problem with this company. However, we noticed in the last 12 months that the queues to rent from them are becoming increasing long especially d...

Hi The villa next to the Santa Barbara is having some work done but it is nearly completed and will in no way effect your stay in October!! We were lucky enough to be able to stay in the Casa Santa Barbara for 6 weeks last year whilst work was 'in progress' next door. We had a fantastic time in this...

When we were out in the summer Sofa VIP in Lagoa was shut for 'refurnbishment'. Does anyone know if it has now reopened?

I got 4 duck feather duvets from the big supermarket at Algarve shopping last winter. I think its called Continenal?? They had loads to choose from and they are great - really warm. I got all my bedding from Bedspreads at Alvor they were fantastic and really helpful. I got duvet covers which are lik...

Thanks to you all for the info. I know the area quite well and once I looked at the link to the restaurant website kindly given by Peter and saw their website map I knew exactly where to go. Next time we are over we'll give it a go.

I have in the past seen good reviews for this restaurant and have always intended to give it a go. The problem is I can't find it!! I don't even know if its still in existence or if its still any good! Please can someone let me know how to get there from CVO centre.
Thank you.

Thanks for your honesty. Do these facilites really make a difference to your enjoyment of the property? If the apartment is 1st class and you have a good pool - do you need a restaurant, tennis courts etc?? PGM do seem to have upset owners and I think alot of buyers like the look of the villas but a...

Ok i've now registered - thanks for the advice. If anyone would like to discuss this with me then please feel free to send me an e-mail. All advice is more than welcome!