We have been coming to Carvoeiro for 21 years and have always used the Health Centre in Lagoa. My brother had a perforated eardrum and was sent by the Health Centres Dr Jesus to Portimao hospital where he saw a specialist on a Bank Holiday Monday for a nominal charge. We cannot fault either. We have...

These men had writing on their jackets although it wasn't Bombeiros, possibly veterans or something along those lines. We also had a caller from the charity collector, last year it was for Easter eggs for the poor,this year, just for poor children. When I declined he left muttering, but did seem to ...

Went to this restaurant on Monday evening, even though we had not booked we were lucky to find a table and had the mixed grill for 2. Even though there were 3 of us we were unable to finish it. Fantastic food, service and ambiance, even tried the special after dinner drink. Would recommend and defin...

We also saw these people dressed in red on the same stretch of road last weekend. Nearly jumped in front of our car trying to stop us. No one was actually stopping for them so we also did not stop. seemed a strange place to try to collect donations. We also were asked at Intermarche if we would like...

Just returned from Carvoeiro and have to say worst meal was in Ele and Ela. Booked four days in advance as been before and very popular restaurant with good food however this time a real difference. Two of our parties choices were sold out which was a real shame as one of the dishes was a vegatarian...

Do you have an alarm system at your villa. I have sent monthly by my alarm company a printout of all the times of the setting, unsetting and times of the alarm being activated. The cost per month was 1 euro plus tax and this was offered by the alarm provider. Using this system you are not having to ...

I would if I lived in Portugal but as she has Leishmaniasis if I remember from when we brought our stray dog to England she would not be allowed into England. I am out to Carvoeiro in 2 weeks and will ask a few people I know if they could offer her a home.

How is Daisy? Has she found a new home yet?

Could your friends from England not give Daisy a home as they obviously think a lot about her to pay her bills? We also found a stray dog in Carvoeiro with ticks and fleas also in a quite bad way. We had to kennel him with Jan at kennels in Val di Rei for one year as he failed his first rabies check...

[quote="Lesley Jean"]MORE DAISY PICS!! This is from a friend who went round to see Daisy, she took some more pictures, she is improving every day. "She is adorable! Although still a little poorly with her skin, she has obviously improved greatly and was even skipping about a bit when my friends and ...

Thank you all for your help. Archie flew back to England by B.A into Gatwick last Friday and we collected him from Ladyhey Kennels on Saturday. All his details were sorted out by Ladyhey and he was not stressed at all by flying even though he is a very nervous dog. He has settled very well into his ...

Hi everyone, thank you all for your advice. We're in Carvoeiro right now and so have limited internet access, but once we get back home on Wednesday I will look into what you've all suggested.

Thanks again.

My husband and I are planning on bringing back a dog we adopted last year at the beginning of November, but we are slightly confused as to how to do so. Can anybody suggest the best route back to England, either by ferry or road through France? We were hoping to take the fast ferry from Santander to...