Rocha Brava, Carvoeiro, Portugal

Shops and restaurants

Carvoeiro is the nearest village, around three miles away. Here you will find restaurants, shops, a fruit and vegetable market, bars and a discotheque.

The bigger fishing town of Portimao, 15 miles away, has a large hypermarket and shopping centre.

Many fine eateries are within walking distance. On the doorstep, the on-site restaurant of O Farol is good, open 7 days a week.

Nearby Julio's on the other hand, is set back from the main road, and offers comfortable seating both inside and out. The food, a mix of international cuisine and Portuguese specialities, is superb and realistically priced; the service friendly without being obsequious.

On-site facilities

The clubhouse at Rocha Brava offers:

  • a pool table
  • lounge and kitchen
  • showers
  • luggage store
  • DVD library
  • reception
  • free internet with Wi-Fi access

There's a private swimming pool (which is covered and heated between October and June, depending on the weather), a children's outside play area, a barbecue and a pétanque court.

The development also has:

  • a further four swimming pools
  • four pay-as-you-play hard tennis courts (with a resident coach)
  • a fitness centre
  • a restaurant, coffee shop and supermarket