Just back from our first ever visit to Carvoeiro (may I call it CVO?) which we thoroughly enjoyed (I intend to compile a review of the whole experience if I can be bothered, because in my preparations for the holiday I was greatly assisted by various comments on the forum, and would hope to assist o...

Thank you for taking time to reply (and the YouTube link was particularly helpful).
I have a feeling the recommendation will prove to be a good one, and may well take the plunge by hiring a car as is suggested. I suspect I shall have more questions in the coming days, so prepare to help again.

We haven't managed a summer holiday and have had a recommendation for Carvoeiro (Monte Dourado Apartments). Children aged 11 and 13. It seems from your very helpful site that the major beaches require car hire to access. Would we be wrong to do without a car (the main objective of the holiday is rel...