Thanks for all of the advice. Yes we are familiar with Carvoeiro, have been visiting for ten years just love it! The villa is within downhill walking distance, but not uphill hence the taxi back! Thinking I will bring my own carseat and use this in the taxi home, hopefully ths will be ok

Thanks erichard will have a look at the website. What about taxis once in Carvoeiro? We are staying out of the actual centre so although we will walk into town in the evening we will need to return to the villa in a taxi.

I am visiting Carvoeiro soon (cant wait!) with my 9 week old baby and was wondering how it works in Portugal with regard to taxis and carseats ... Do the taxis provide these or will I need to bring my own? If they do provide them I assume I would have to book rather than just going to the taxi rank?...

Hi lythamite I've sent you a private message

Hi lythamite. Just to let you know after I posted on here back in Oct I tried to book the church via my wedding planner, but it was not possible. It seems that the renovations have stopped for now, but are not complete so the priest won't book any weddings. I too have chosen an alternative church bu...

Thank you, that's good news. Hoping to get married there next year!

Does anyone know if the church in Carvoeiro is being renovated and if so when this is expected to be completed?

Thanks so much for all of your replies. You have all convinced me to return in Dec! Just need to now decide where to book for nye! Any suggestions welcome - would like nice meal then music! Thanks again x

Thanks for the link, I did try to search for previous posts but could not find anything! It's as I thought weather wise - in any case better than the UK! Does anyone have any recommendations for NYE and places to book?

I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to advise me of what Carvoeiro will be like around the Christmas break. I visit every September and am tempted to return 27th Dec for one week, but wondered where is open restaurant and bar wise, and what there is to do NYE. I know the weather will not ...