The good news Taxman is that you will be spoilt for choice. After our recent visit in July i can certainly recommend in no particular order: Elle and Ellas Columbos Casa De Bife Oasis (Try The Ribs) Dona Barca Portimao (Freshest Sardines in the World!) Maximes Fernandos Stone Steak (Monte Carvoeiro ...

I think that's unofficial Burns Laser!

Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o the puddin'-race!
Aboon them a' ye tak your place,
Painch, tripe, or thairm:
Weel are ye wordy of a grace
As lang's my arm.

Thanks Terry i had suspected a hill judging by the pictures of the views from the Townhouses featured on the web. Perhaps during your March visit you could recce some bars on the way up the hill , purely for the purposes of getting ones breath back you understand.
Have a great time.

Looks like the first fortnight Laser

Thanks for the info WR, much appreciated and extremely useful. Memories of slide and splash coming flooding back, excuse the pun, is it the same one which used to be near the Big One, if so, i was there on my last visit to Portugal, seems a lifetime ago. Do you have any knowledge of the Colina Branc...

Thanks Laser i

Looking foward to visiting Carvoeiro in July 2007, last in the Algarve 17 years ago, stayed in Albufeira, so guess i am looking for a more serene pace this time. Anyone know the Colina Branca Townhouse development, looks great with terrific views? Any gen on local bars and restaurants not to be miss...