Can anyone tell me would I be able to get a Taxi after falling out of the pub in Albufeira back to Carvoeiro after closing time and most especially how much would it cost. (note - I am talking off-season as I know taxi's are almost impossible at present)

I have just returned from 2 weeks in Carv and the queue especially at night to get taxi's is half way up restaurant hill so my advise if you are going any time soon is hire a car. You will wait at least half an hour and more for a taxi in August.

Don,t assume that the queues in Albufeira will be any less.

From Easter onwards it is very difficult to get a taxi in Albufeira during the busy times
7.00pm - 3.00 am.

AS for cost have heard figures in the region of 30 euros each way.

( probably depends how " relaxed " you are when booarding the taxi. )

taxi's what?

most taxi drivers speak english.. ask for adrian he is fluent english. you can just ask for him by being at the taxi rank. thats what we done most times.

I agree Rich, Simon from Terreno Tours, always used him this past 3 years, excellent. 45 Euros from Faro to CVO. May not be the cheapest but certainly very reliable. it's always been 45 EUROS (one way)
email: terrenotours@vodafone.pt.
Good luck, happy hols
gaynor