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A Visit to Caroeiro
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:29 pm
by PaulaJean
My husband and I, as well as another couple are coming to Carvoeiro the second week of October. The website has been extremely helpful in planning our trip. I love the web cam and look at it numerous times throughout the day. The beach information and pictures are great.
I was wondering if anyone could answer a couple of questions.
1 - Many of the guide books state that it is frowned upon for men and women to wear shorts. However, I have noticed many people wearing them while watching the web cam. Is it acceptable to where to the beach or to the market? Also, do men wear shorts while playing golf?
2 – Do any of the beaches offer places to change into and out of bathing suits?
3 – What restaurants do the “natives” eat at in Carvoeiro?
thanks Paula
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:50 pm
by Carlos Martins
as i know carvoeiro is not muslin area but sorry i dont understand those questions.
wish state book says that
and where you from
this is a holiday place like any turistical area in the world where people as freedom of dress code- but i can tell you is rud going inside of any public place whit out shirt or shorts
have a good stay in Carvoeiro
Dress Code
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:58 pm
by biffa
Hi Paula Jean
That must be some guide book! Of course shorts are the order of the day although you may want something longer as the evenings draw in. Shorts are also acceptable for golf but be careful as many of the courese insist on shirts with collars (ie polo type and not T shirts). The shorts should also be proper shorts - not footy type gear!
I don't think changing facilities exist on any beaches.
I haven't seen any natives lately but most of the Portuguse locals would eat at home or go to restaurants out of Carvoeiro. Of the local ones I have seen the Portuguese use you could try O Cantinho, A Marisqueira, A Palmeira, Os Tres Jotas.
You'll have a great time
Re: A Visit to Caroeiro
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 4:00 pm
by Guest
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 4:59 pm
by Guest
PaulaJean most of the beaches have restaurants that have toilet faciltities (some better than others) that you could probably change in but no actual changing rooms.
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 6:43 pm
by Herbie Vore
.... although after the odd port or two, the effect on your vision may lead you to believe you are in a muslin country.
Changing rooms
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 8:12 pm
by Johnny Boy
Hi, Most people change on the beach within a curtain of beach towels,
but in Lagos we now have changing facilities on the towns beach by the fort.
Have a nice holiday you will love Carveiro
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 8:12 pm
by Guest
Re: Changing rooms
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 11:00 am
by Guest
Johnny Boy wrote:Hi, Most people change on the beach within a curtain of beach towels,
but in Lagos we now have changing facilities on the towns beach by the fort.
Have a nice holiday you will love Carvoeiro
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Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 3:05 pm
by AFKA1
Guest..........what is the point in quoting something we have already read?
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:13 pm
by Johnny Boy
Just so people like you take the
BAIT
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:40 pm
by AFKA1
Didn't take any BAIT Johny Boy, just asked a question, getting a bit sick of reading through loads of needless/pointless posts.
Gone fishing!
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:50 pm
by Johnny Boy
Hi AFKA1, Enjoy your fishing, Hope you get a
"BIG ONE"
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:03 am
by ROTCIV
carvoeiro is in PORTUGAL a small country in EUROPE, and is also a christian country, it's more likelly for britain to become a muslim country than portugal nowadays, all you can see is muslims in the streets of london, and the worst thing is the laws are changing to suit them...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 10:29 am
by Bruxinha
Mind you the Algarve (Al Gharb) was once Muslim territory when it was ruled by the Moors and many of the attitudes are still very Arab, despite the Christians reclaiming it several centuries ago.
In my opinion religion should be an individual thing and shouldn't impose itself on society and how it is governed etc. Atheists don't go round telling people you have to wear this or that or cover your shoulders up etc.
Someone has told me that there is a law here that says you cannot walk about the streets without a shirt on or without shoes on your feet. I know a guy that was stopped by a GNR officer in Silves and told to put on a top whilst he was cycling about the town.
Personally I think it is a bit unfair that guys can walk about the streets without a top on but if a woman did it she would probably be arrested!
