I am after some advice please. I am looking at renting a property in the Poco Partido area next summer & was wondering if any one can give me any info. Is it far to walk into town from there? We will have my Mother in Law with us who is 70 & although she does like to walk, I am concerned it might be a bit much for her. If it is far, is there anywhere enroute that we can stop off & have a drink/rest & maybe a browse around a couple of shops for example? We know the area in the centre quite well having stayed before but we have always stayed in the lower Monte Dourado area. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

We have stayed often on Poco Partido. It is a 5-10 min walk to Carvoeiro. There are no side walks so the terrain might be uneven and the traffic goes very fast. The only place to stop for a coffee etc. is Bubbles Bar - but it is almost on the edge of town. There is a restaurant ato Colina Village and another on the road but don't know the name since it has changed hands. It is a nice area. Hope this helps a bit.

Nice area but not suitable for someone that might need a rest halfway. Are you not going to hire a car? If you leave it the village overnight and cab it back maybe suitable.

We will be hiring a car but sometimes the MIL likes to go off and have a bit of a wander on her own, when we are by the pool for example. Is there a bus into town for her?

Yes there is but not very often, I think there maybe a bus timetable on FAQ. To be honest it's a short trip by car (2 mins) but not as you say advisable with no sidewalk. Pity this, stay sober during the day and take her in. A cab would cost very little as well. (also on FAQ)