Taste Restaurant Carvoeiro - getting better and better

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Taste restaurant in Carvoeiro is now under the new management of Ciprian and Nicola it has retained its ultra modern and chill-out ambience whilst having an ever improvong menu based around Mediterranean cuisine.

With its bright decor and soft sofas it is well worth a visit for a meal and quiet drink as part of your visit to Carvoeiro. Taste offers both inside and terrace dining for those warmer summer nights.

Situated between the in and the out road (Rua dos Pescadores 104) it is a minutes stroll from Carvoeiro village centre.

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Cocktail Garden - Monte Carvoeiro great night out

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Staying in Carvoeiro? ever been to Monte Carvoeiro? if not then you are missing out.

Monte Carvoeiro is 250 meters from Carvoeiro village centre and is an exclusive resort with a great selection of restaurants and bars with the added advantage of  a safe palm lined central square with entertainment during the summer and a superb place to chill out.

See http://www.montecarvoeiro.com/ for all the details and watch the video on here

The Cocktail Garden is one of the highlights where hosts Luis and Catia provide a full range of fresh cocktails and top class service to compliment these. Sit outside on the terrace and while away the evening with the peaceful ambience of Monte Carvoeiro square. Let the childrens play safe while you relax in superb surroundings.

See the Cocktailgarden profile at http://www.finditalgarve.com/ along with other Monte Carvoeiro restaurants and bars

Find Monte Carvoeiro from Carvoeiro centre with your back to the beach walk left towards Sullys bar, go up the hill at the side of the beach to Restaurante Tia Ilda and turn right up the steps, at the top of the steps turn left (have a breather!!!)  take the next right and in 150 meteres the entrance to Monte Carvoeio is on your left

Well worth the effort

Carvoeiro restaurants - best value for money

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One of the great things about visiting Carvoeiro is the vast number of restaurants that you can choose from. Whether you want a traditional Portuguese meal, a special night out, any international cuisine or a value for money meal Carvoeiro spoils you for choice.

There are several places in and around the area, tucked away from the main streets that give fantastic value for money. Here are a small selection of those you may not have tried

A Fonte - siuated in Escadinhas Vai Assar 4 just back off the in road close to where The Irish Times is...meals from as little as 7 Euros

Ponto de Encontro - situated in ADM (Arieas Dos Moinhos ) go up restaurant hill and folow the signs with a left turn and so on these guys do a set meal with main, dessert wine and coffe for 7,50 euros...it gets packed out as you can imagine

O Branco in Carvoeiro Clube towards the Tennis Club - large inside and outside set meal with choices for 7,50 euros

Clear message you dont have to spend a fortune to eat out in Carvoeiro

These are just 3 we will post more next time and other great ideas when visiting Carvoeiro so make sure you follow the posts and keep an eye on the site at http://www.finditalgarve.com/

A22 toll decision still in limbo

The decison to implement tolls on the A22 expressway in The Algarve is still in limbo. A meeting as held on the 14th June where a 'strategy' was set however we still await the decision with the forecast this will be made soon. usual Portuguese ambiguity Im affraid.

Opposition parties have already prepared an injunction in readiness so my guess is this has some way to run and we wont see the tolls implemented for this Summer season.

The major concern for the Algarve residents in the effect on the Algarve economy which is highly dependent on tourism. With an avergae charge forecast to be 7 euros from Faro to Portimao the N125 looks like it could get busy should these be implemented.

My personal view is the avaerage tourist to The Alagrve would not be put off by an additional 7 euros to be transfered afetr all it is the price of 2 pints of Sagres over a fortnight...peanuts.

Any comments or views would be welcome

Wines of The Algarve - Quick guide

The Algarve only demarcated District in Portugal. The red wines tend to be full-bodied, a fruity rich flavour, low acidity, and containing a high alcohol level. One one of the more famous is the Vida Nova label from a vineyard owned by the famous singer, Sir Cliff Richards. Others worth mentioning are Monte de Casteleja at Lagos, Quinta do Morgado da Torre near Portimão, Quinta dos Vales at Estombar, Adega do Cantor at Guia, Barranco Longo at Algos, and Quinta dos Correias at Luz de Tavira.

 Lagoa (DOC)

This region covers the municipalities of both Albufeira and Lagoa. The soft sandy soil and warm climate provides a rich distinct flavour. The white and red wines of Lagoa are fragrant, light and smooth, redolent of the sunshine of the Algarve. Dry and sweet aperitif wines are also made from local grape varieties. The red and white wines produced are high in alcohol, and are made from the indigenous varieties Crato Branco (Roupeiro), Negra Mole and Periquita (Castelão Francês).

 Lagos (DOC)

This region covers the municipalities of Aljezur, Lagos and Sagres. The red wine is smooth and fruity with low acidity level. The white wine is lemon-straw in colour and tends to be full-bodied.

 Portimão (DOC)

The red and white wines produced are high in alcohol, and are made from the indigenous varieties Crato Branco (Roupeiro), Negra Mole and Periquita (Castelão Francês).

The restaurant with the best view in Carvoeiro

Have you been to Carvoeiro? have you been to O Indiano? if not then check it out at http://www.finditalgarve.com/ it has probably the best view of any restaurant in Carvoeiro. With a fantastic outside terrace and comfortable inside it is well worth adding to the holiday itinerary.

Great authentic menu, loads of special dishes and excellent service