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