Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Pestana Vale da Pinta
( 282 340 900;
www.pestanagolf.com
)
, both at
Pestana Golf Resort
(Apartado 1011,
Carvoeiro)
; and
Vale de Milho
(
282 358 502;
www.valedemilhogolf.com
)
near Praia de Centianes.
Diving
The (German) family-run
Divers Cove
( 282 356 594;
www.diverscove.de
;
Quinta do Paraíso; 3hr intro-
duction €80, 1-day discovery €135, 2-day scuba diver €260, 4-day open water €440;
9am-7pm)
diving centre
provides equipment, dives and PADI certification.
Sleeping
In July and August it may be impossible to find a room, so reserve well ahead. Some
guesthouses may require a minimum three-night stay.
O Castelo
( 282 357 416;
www.ocastelo.net
;
Rua do Casino 59; d without view €55, d with view €65-85; )
To the
west of the bay, behind the
turismo,
this welcoming guesthouse with a justifiably proud
owner was renovated in 2012. It gets the sunrise view and offers 12 smart, well-kept
rooms (and one suite). Some rooms share a large terrace and sea views. Guests even have
use of a kitchen.
GUESTHOUSE
€
Casa Luiz
( 282 354 058;
www.casaluiz.com
;
Rampa da Nossa Senhora da Encarnação; d/studios/apt €60/70/80)
Four
clean and modern rooms and studio (with kitchenette), all overlooking the beach.
GUESTHOUSE
€
Eating & Drinking
There are a handful of restaurants clustered near the beach and scattered along Estrada do
Farol.
Marisqueira
(Estrada do Farol; mains €13.50-25; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun)
This simple, well-established place has
an outdoor terrace and is known for its seafood and grilled dishes.
SEAFOOD, GRILL HOUSE
€€
Pimenta Preta
MEDITERRANEAN
€€€
