Carvoeiro: what its like to LIVE there.
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- Hi, I'm Nick and I've been living here in the Algarve for 20 years (and lived in Carvoeiro for 4) and I'm keen to let you know all about the region. Any questions, drop them in the comments and I'll try and answer.
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Well done, great introduction to Carvoeiro, love your videos with details on the Google earth and map references, but most of all very happy to see my good friend Beto Kalulu he is a special symbol of modern Carvoeiro history. Keep up the good work and I will keep watching. Cheers
Beto is a legend! I rented my house from him and he's such a character. Along with all his musical friends, the Algarve was alive back in the early 2000s. Who knows, maybe there's a new crew now?
I love how you do your videos with maps, thats right up my street. Im looking at visiting in August and to sea a birds eye view is so helpful. You're unique in your videos, I wish more would do this with maps. It gives me a real sense of being there and maping it out in my mind. Love it!
Thanks Cat!
I spent the winter of 1968 with my family in a casa on the hill west of the village. It was a simple fishing village with only a few expats. One minute grocery store. We shopped in the market in Portimao. My daughters went to a little international school. Such wonderful memories.
Oh wow, that sounds amazing Margaret! When I arrived in 2000, Carvoeiro was already really advanced. It must have been wonderful to experience it in the 60's. How did you get down there? Did you fly into Faro (as that had just opened in 1965).
We had coffee and a custard pastry with you yesterday morning in Carovoeira and it was wonderful! That beach and the cliffs are really something special! Thank you so much for the excellent tour and ALL the great info about the whole area. To anyone who reads this, contact Nick to be your professional guide. We highly recommend!!!
Thanks so much John. It was fantastic meeting you and your wife and I really enjoyed our day together! 😎👌🏼
Lot's of great information! We have been in Ferragudo since November 2020 and love this entire area! Everything is so close! We love hiking these cliffs and have done the seven hanging valley trail. And of course many other hiking trails as well. Absolutely stunning!
It is! It's wonderful that you're making the most of the area👍🏼
I used to spend a lot of time in Carvoeiro from 05ish to 2012 and loved going to Roma. Sad to see that it has gone.
Someone has just bought it, so prepare for a renaissance. Maybe it'll be a private villa though, who knows....
Thanks Nick, very insightful once again! 😊
Thanks for watching Rue 🙏
Thanks Nick! Looking forward to exploring Portugal when we are all safe to travel again. 👍
I'm looking forward to travelling about again too. I can't wait to take more videos.
Awesome videos, always look forward to them coming out. Thank you.
Thanks for watching, Hilary👍🏼
So well done as usual!!!! Keeps getting better. Tons of great information and love the personal story at the beginning with the old restaurant you used to work at. Keep em comming.
Thanks Veronica!
Informative as usual. Thanks Nick
Thanks Charmaine👍🏼
Great source of information Nick. Thanks
Cheers Dragos🙏
I think this is your best video yet. Loved your story in the beginning. That restaurant must have been amazing. I hope to someday know the Algarve as well as you do. Thanks for all your hard work!
You're welcome Kat, I loved making this one too. Really happy with the results and so glad you enjoyed it. 🙏
Incredible content on the Algarve. Video quality is stunning. Thank you.
Thank YOU for watching 👍🏼
You’re the guy, brother. Thanks for these beautiful, helpful, fun-to-watch videos. It’s because of you that we plan to visit - then perhaps retire to - the Algarve.
Thanks Richard! Much appreciated 👊🏼
HI Nick, How sad to see Roma in that state. We had a house in Areis Dos Moinhos in Carvoeiro about 23 years ago and can remember the restaurant originally being opened, by a Swiss couple (we think). The large car park at the front and the walk up through the gardens. We remember well the childrens play area and 'childrens hosts' to look after the very young whilst the adults could have a beautiful meal. Something unheard of in Portugal at the time. We even remember sitting at one of the tables that were next the ballastrade around the pool as you showed in your pictures. Wonder why it was never bought and developed again.
Good to watch your video's, brings all the memories flooding back, many thanks
Yes, the Swiss couple were Michael and Sylvie, my cousins (or possibly there was another Swiss couple before them?).
@@AlgarveAddicts We owned our house from 1996 to 2002 so I guess we may have eaten in Roma during your time and perhaps even met. It really was the best around..
That would be funny if I had served you. I worked for the summer of 2000 there.
I'm loving these videos. They are the best for learning about traveling to Portugal. Great work Nick!
Cheers Steph✌🏼
Really like your channel. A real person with honest info. Well done!
Thanks Hannu. I've always found it's easier to be honest, I'm not the best at telling lies (I have tried occasionally, heheh, it didn't work).
Very interesting and informative video. Thx, Nick.
Thanks for watching, Cornel👍🏼
Love these videos mate. Your editing and composition is improving! That restaurant is incredible, the old pictures show how pristine it once was, I hope someone does something to bring it back to its better days! Thanks for the inside info on another geat little Algarve town, looking forward to the next!
Cheers MB👍🏼
I loved the mini tour of the ruined restaurant, as well. I love your comments, nick. Your thoughtful sadness about the place really came through and made it all come alive.
Excellent and informative video. Well done. We will be in Carvoerio in April. Can’t wait.
Awesome, let me know if you need any help.
Amazing video, thanks man, you're the best, THE BEST!!! very informative and made me excited to go.
Thanks , that's very kind 🙏🏼
Wow that was amazing! I loved it!
Thanks for watching Dmitri 👍🏼
There cannot be anyone who loves these videos as much as I do. I love the historical information and I am impressed with your Portuguese (I will never say "Sil vaiyz" again). Muito obrigado, senhor.
De nada, Senhor Ogator! 😁
Good vid. When open I used Roma restaurant every Wednesday night great place. Used to be an ordinary villa belonging to an English guy then a Swiss couple bought it and remodelled to a restaurant. The pasta chef was an American lady and made the best pasta, the Swiss couple got bored and went back to Switzerland to rejoin their jobs in the money markets as they felt they were too young to retire here. It was then sold to pestana hotels and the guy that took over was Micheal who I imagine is your cousin, Micheal then went to manage pestana hotels in Madeira and I have met him many times since. A restaurant in monchique then bought Roma, I can't remember the restaurant but it was one of the big players. They then ruined it by changing the menu, putting a bar inside and destroying the mural in that part of the restaurant. It was obviously owned by a bank because as soon as the restaurant stopped doing well it was closed. Sad because I loved it
Great background, Victoria, and yes Michael is my cousin. Who knows, I may have served you back in the summer of 2000!
Carvoeiro, as seen from the water, is one of the most beautiful sights in the Algarve. A photo I took of it while on a boat trip is on display here at my home. Thank you for taking me back there with your video. I loved it!
You're welcome Martin! It was so nostalgic making this video, I really enjoyed it.
Great vids. Thanks for the info
You're welcome Dave away! 👌🏼
I was in vacation in a big house with a pool and it was my best holiday.
I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼
So nice to review those nice places. 👏
It is fun! 😎👍🏼
Great Content about this beautiful area...
Thanks Tommy Tee 👍🏼
best channel, thank you!!!
Thank YOU! It's kind of you to make such a lovely comment.
Thanks Nick, for today's video on my favourite town in the Algarve, Carvoiero. As usual, lots of useful info and beautiful cinematography 👍
Side note: So sad to see what has come of your cousin's restaurant. It definitely seemed to be a popular and vibrant business when you worked there.
Thanks Janys, yes a lovely area and a beautiful restaurant. I guess it was just a little too far out of the main village to be hugely successful.
Great video, thank you
You're welcome, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Thank you !!!!
You're welcome Phillip, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Very professional video with a lot of valuable infos. Thank you. Did my first FB Live today. Guess it was a desaster:))
Thanks Christian, why was it a disaster?
@@AlgarveAddicts I got a headache and still shaking for a few moments:)) Getting out of the comfort zone building my online business is not an easy one.
Great work mate! Happy to see the channel is doing great :D People sometimes ask us about retirement options in the Algarve, so we will always send them over to your channel when we get those questions since your the expert :) Keep it up!
Hehe, thanks so much. It's a pity we couldn't meet up while you were here but I'm sure you'll be back. Have fun in Mexico, you guys make the best content!
Roughly around 80-90% of restaurants shut during the winter. However there is still a fairly decent range of places to try. I spend Christmas there every year. It’s great! Amazing atmosphere highly recommend
Thanks for sharing Aaron👍🏼
@@AlgarveAddicts no worries, I’ll be there in 4 weeks. Nothing better than the Algarve
True that!
You have missed Praia da marinha one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (they say 😉) okay you mentioned in the end but Marinha deserves more. Cheers loved to hear you talking about our little carvoeiro, hope you’re still living around here.
I've actually moved to São Brás de Alportel. Still love Carvoeiro though!
Anyone else here liking the Algarve addict videos even before the advertisement has finished playing? 😁😂 Sad to see many properties so run down in the Algarve.
Hahaah, that's an awesome comment, Martijn 👌🏼
Awesome video and so sad with the properties. I think you’re right on the pricing. One of the most beautiful and photographed towns/beaches in the world and things sit so long. We know if things are priced right in the market they go quickly and with more than one offer unless it’s unique of course.
On to see the 7 hanging trails video!
Ah..a trip down memory lane for me😊 I stayed at a lovely villa - Laranja du Sol- from memory it was located along a hilly side street from the beach. It was back in the late 90s when a company called Small World ran singles holidays there- it was such a lovely holiday!
I'm sure it would still be a lovely holiday if you went again, Jane ☺️
@@AlgarveAddicts I think it's a private let now and Sovereign Small World- like Roma - are no longer in business...😔I keep an eye out for singles holiday companies that offer Carvoeiro but haven't found any so far...!
Hello Nick
Just subscribed to your channel. Love the content, very informative,, great to see Veronica in this video, just found her also. Can't wait to plan a visit to Portugal later this year we hope.
Hello Chris. Good luck with your adventures! 👍🏼
@@AlgarveAddicts Hi Nick, quick question perhaps you can answer. Is the surname Lucas Portuguese? Husband is wondering if he has any birth right to becoming Portuguese :) He was born in London of Jamaican parents! You know those Jamaican's get around... Thx for any insight(s).
Heheh, who knows! I think the authorities will need a little more info than just his name though. You'll probably need to prove citizenship in your immediate family. I'd suggest asking my lawyer. Drop your email onto www.algarveaddicts.com and I'll send you the relocation sheet with more info.
@@AlgarveAddicts I signed up earlier today on @Algarve Addicts. Look forward to getting the relocation info. Thx
Great content and love the South African accent! 🤗 I am also from Mzansi!
Great stuff Anita. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Great video and beautiful place. Cant wait to be able to travel around again :)
Me too! Can't wait to travel Portugal from top to bottom. Do you have any plans for trips when Covids over, Ken?
@@AlgarveAddicts not really. We need friends or family to be able to visit so they can look after the pets to let us go on a few trips. Definitely need to get to the coast and get a dose of vitamin-sea 😁👍
Absolutely!
Iam from there now i live in lisbon nice to see your videos
Obrigado Marco! 👍🏼LX é fixe 😎
Hey, great videos Nick! :))
Would love it if you could do one with top 10 beaches in Algarve for us beach lovers!
It's good you shared that story with a restaurant.
Maybe someone will come and bring that place back to life...it would be wonderful to see that! :))
I'd love to do the ten best beaches. That will only be possible after lockdown and better when the weather is a little warmer. I should also rope in a bunch of friends to star in the video. That could be fun!
@@AlgarveAddicts Yeah!
That's a great idea!! :))
The more the merrier! :)
Great video thanks for the effort and information. I love your use of Google earth. It really helps tell the story.
Sorry about the restaurant. I'm sure it was emotional to return there.
It WAS emotional Larry, thanks for the compliments. 👍🏼
Sorry to see the abandon restaurant. I agree, it's sad to see something so beautiful fall into disrepair. Especially when you have good memories at the location. Hopefully someone will purchase it and restore it.
I've been there since the beginning of the 90s... the cliffs are gorgeous: worth spending for a sea view under the moonlight during a summer night . Also missing the best beaches: Praia Marinha and albandeira are my favorites. Benagil was great 20-30 years ago but now it's way too busy.
Intermarché is cheaper than Apolonia but you can find more high end food in this one (very nice although expensive wine section).
One small restaurant that I like which is opened even in winter is Casa de Pasto do Calvario in Estombar: cheap, great food and always fado on sundays evening. Also check Helydoce Pasteleria in Lagoa and their cakes !
Great stuff, thanks for sharing 👍🏼
I went to Roma many years ago. We drive past it when we are in Carvoeiro, often wondered why it was abandoned.
Hi. Really enjoying your videos. They are the best! Love seeing the history of the places, geography on maps, your stories, everything. I just discovered you although I've lived in Portugal 1 1/2 years, mostly under the pandemic. I have some questions I'd like to ask you about and is there any way I can contact you via an email or whatsapp? I live in Porto now and lived in Lisbon my first year here. Now I am planning to move to the Algarve area. Thank you for your videos and keep them coming!
Hi Judith, sure I do consultations if you'd like. You can see more info in the description of this video or subscribe via email on www.algarveaddicts.com
Thanks
You're welcome Steve.
I don’t know how you can look at the camera .....those walks along the cliffs are a bit tricky. You are lucky to be able to visit .....I had to cancel my trip last November, hoping to get there this October. Take care, and thank you.
You're right they ARE dangerous. People do fall off these cliffs, so if you're walking there be very careful.
I love living in Carvoeiro. Dis lekker by die see.
You lucky person! It's a great spot to live, I have such good memories.
Sorry you missed the Manel’s night club 😉was around the street, what you pointed was monte carvoeiro where is the pizzeria and the supermarket, remember it ?!
Yeah, but Manoel's is not open any more, is it? It was a sad day when he died, he used to prop up the bar every Monday night.
Hi.
Great videos and information here.
We love Portugal and its wonderful people and spend loads of time there in the off season winter months. Unfortunately with the high Covid19 infection rate it looks like we won't make it this year.
Very surprised the Portuguese government didn't stop direct flight from Brazil to Portugal at a much earlier stage.
Probably would have saved that variant strain infecting so many local people so badly.
We miss the beautiful people and wonderful country that is Portugal. 🇵🇹🇮🇪
I love Portugal too 😎 Check out the latest covid Portugal stats. You may be surprised.
You forgot to mention about the sardine factory that there was in carvoeiro where there are now apartments, shops and a bakery called 'fabrica velha' or old factory.
Hehehe, I didn't forget about the sardine factory, I didn't know it existed! 😂 When did it stop working?
@@AlgarveAddicts I think in the early 90s or so.
These are great. It’s difficult for me to understand where on the map each town is. A bit about the weather in each area would be really nice and helpful
Thanks Kathryn. I don't ever really discuss the weather because it's so easy to find online. Do you think it would be helpful?
Another great video mate. And very nice story at the beginning. Did you ever find out what happened to the restaurant- why it closed down etc? Regarding house prices in The Algarve - it’s crazy. There are some properties on the market for ages, years. They are just priced too high and sit there doing nothing. The sellers just aren’t realistic. Also, some sellers won’t budge on the asking price, or not too far from it, they would literally prefer not to sell it 🤷♂️ crazy. Then you see properties priced accordingly and they are snapped up very quickly. Goes to show if you got the right place and it’s priced right it’ll sell.
Thanks Baz, no not conclusively... I think a bank has it now, but no one could find out any sale info on it. You're right about Algarve house prices, people generally want to sell for the price they need, not for the actual value of the place. Crazy.
@@AlgarveAddicts crazy indeed mate, absolutely. I just watched a recent episode ‘A Place In The Sun’ and the U.K. couple found a lovely apartment in Alvor and offered €1,000 less than the asking price (as the bathroom needed up dating) and the seller refused the offer. Like wtf? A grand less. Most people would be going in expecting to get it for €100k if the asking is €117k 🤦♂️
So the couple (in disbelief 🤷♂️) offered another €500 and a few days later it was accepted. Absolutely crazy
Thank you Nick, This was an excellent video tour of Carvoeiro! You explained everything about the area thoroughly. Really a beautiful town with everything I'm looking for. I'm very curious what is the asking price of the restaurant property?
Hi Essie, I have no idea. I'm trying to find out though. Drop me an email so I can send you the price when I find it. nick@algarveaddicts.com
@@AlgarveAddicts Thank you Nick, I just did!
Hi! Really enjoy your videos and commentary! We will be going to the Algarve in the middle of May. Is it possible to rent kayaks and paddle to the Benagil caves? If so, are the seas calmer in the morning, rather than in the afternoon. Thank you, we are eager to explore!!
Thanks for watching Sue👍🏼 Yes you can rent kayaks but check beforehand if they're open. Try my buddies at www.supalbufeira.com It's way calmer in the mornings, just watch out for an easterly wind. That chops up the ocean a lot.
@@AlgarveAddicts Wow thanks for the quick reply and info!!!
Hey, Nick. Another great vid. I absolutely cannot believe that nobody has bought the old restaurant and turned it into a luxury villa. Wouldn't you fancy taking on the project? 😃
Errrmmm, nah :))) I don't have the kind of money they're probably asking for.
thanks so much, we lie in the netherlnads but have started proprties and locations for earlyretirement, potugal is now our favorite, i apreciate the detail and it would be great to have more detail,wewant farm land in middle north portugal, but its nice to beaches to visit when wetake abreak from farm life in the future. would you do a series on farm ife near Algarve beaches? thanks
I think it would be helpful to have more "boots on the ground" scenes, and some interaction with the locals, if possible, not just fellow expats. Your google earth overview of the area and key facilities is very helpful, but this video lacked a personal walking of the town and showing what is really there so people can evaluate if it would work for them. Other than that, I really like your channel and you are easy to watch, not like some others that put on an act. I am also a Jumping Places fan, so would look forward to you doing a collaboration episode with them when they get back from Dominican Republic (maybe get Chris and Carol on the paddleboards or surfing!)
Yeah, I love Jumping Places, I'll reach out to them again. Cheers Steve👍🏼
Great job, Nick. We are planning a mid-October visit to Carvoeira. Will the majority of restaurants/pubs still be open? Thanks!
Generally in October most things are open. I'd say November more restaurants start shutting down for winter. There'll always be places open throughout the year though.
Lindo vídeo!!! 👏🏻
Infelizmente não sei inglês😰
Sou brasileira e pretendo morar uns tempos em Portugal.
Boa sorte Sonia 👍🏼
Hi Nick..another killer vid as usual...you know the Algarve like the back of your hand...you could live anywhere; just curious why you chose your town..you love your time on the water; just wondering why you wouldn't be closer to it....too busy in summer? As a single person looking to spend a few months in winter, I suppose one would look for a place big enough where enough restaurants had enough business to stay open and enough activities(post covid) to keep busy and not feel too isolated...liked your vid on Loule....
Yeah, Shawn, that's a good question. We really wanted a cottage in the country with a pool and a garden where my daughter could grow up surrounded by nature. It's more difficult and way more expensive to find that down on the coast. Oddly, I gravitated back to my ocean roots and started paddle boarding seriously only after moving to São Brás. It's only 25 mins from the beach up here though.
Hi Nick ! I live in Carvoeiro since 1970, and in Silves since 1998, here's a little help with the name of Carvoeiro. Let's start by saying that "carvão" means "coal", so "carvoeiro" is the man who makes coal, or coalman, so there you have it : Praia do Carvoeiro, or "coal man's beach", probably an old reference to this place, this fisherman's beach, where the coal man lived and made coal. I would guess that the Algarve region, since it's early settlers, specially from the VIII centrury until the XIII (islamic period), until the conquest of the Algarve by the portuguese, had allready at least 3 important professions that would include the burning of wood - the man who "bakes" the earth or clay tyles and bricks baking them in a kiln, the one who has a big pit in order to burn limestones to make lime powder (used to mix with sand or other materials to make a kind of cement) and the coal man. As you could expect then, if you would need a kind of fuel to cook anything (olive oil would be too expensive), you would need wood or charcoal, and the second one is a type of fuel for everyday use that may last a little longer the the plain use of firewood, hence the importance of the coal makers and coal as a source of local economy. Today you need gaz or electricity for cooking, in those days wood in the form of coal would be handy... I don't know, but if I was a traditional fisherman in the beaches of Carvoeiro or Benagil, I would find it really handy to know the local charcoal maker, specially if I was a fisherman, let's not forget that fish could always be traded by charcoal ! Let's also remember that in the portuguese times of the discoveries, charcoal had to be onboard for cooking too...No wonder barbecue is so popular today, it surely is an early form of cooking either using a portable grill made out of pottery, for example, like the one you can observe in the Municipal Archaeological Museum of Silves (islamic peiord) or the ones that used to be sold until recently in local markets and fairs. We could talk about the use of metal grills, also popular, but they would always be more expensive, specially in medieval times...
Thanks for sharing! It's a really interesting insight. 🙏🏼
Your videos are very educational. I watch three so far. I will be staying in Algarve for three weeks in September to have a feel for different beach town I am considering moving to in 2022. It seems you have been all over the region. What are your three areas you like most? Thank you from California.
Hi there, possibly Lagos, Carvoeiro and Loulé. 👍🏼
@@AlgarveAddicts thank you. I will check the last two. Loved Lagos two years ago on vacation.
Yup, I love Lagos, even though it is slightly cooler than the more eastern regions.
Great video, despite the uncharacteristic rain ☔
It's real, it happens 😯
@@AlgarveAddicts Some rain is good... cleans surfaces, makes the area greener and feeds the plants. :o)
Nice one Nick, great intro to Carvoeiro! Gutted about your cup’s pace looks like a very special place, is it still for sale?
Hey Paul, it is actually. It's going for about €650k last time I looked.
I can introduce you to the agents if youre still interested.
@@AlgarveAddicts hay Nick, ok right, ill have to go have a look, which agency is it with?
Drop me an email and I'll do my best nick@algarveaddicts.com
My family and I are moving down to Algarve from Sweden in September and trying to decide where to live 😀
Hopefully, the kids will go in Nobel in Lagoa.
Would you recommend places like Albufeira, Guia or is it totally deserted in the winter?
Hi Christian, it's not totally deserted in winter, there are still quite a few locals around that area. It does get really busy in August though.
Hello! Thank you so much for your very helpful videos. I would like to buy a holiday house in Portugal and I was wondering where you think is best for teens (lovely, well-behaved ones!). I am looking at places in Carvoeiro, Vilamoura and Faro - but I think probably best to be in town?
Hi Megan, for teens, Vilamoura may be best as there is tons to do and it's easy to get around by bicycle.
Hi Nick, great work!
Is it easy to find a boat to take me to Praia do Torrado?
I'm sure, but it's way easier just to go to Praia Caneiros and swim around.
@@AlgarveAddicts thanks I am counting down the days until I can be there!
What towns in the Algarve have things open in Winter, restaurants, things ro do etc.?
Hi Richard, the big ones like Portimão, Faro and Olhão. Also towns more inland like Silves and Loulé have a more year round feel to them.
Hi Nick, My wife and I are looking to relocate and we enjoy your videos. I am an Entrepreneur in America and like to but old properties and restore them back to life. Obviously I am interested in properties such as the Restaurant you showed at the beginning of this video or opportunities like this. Is there other properties and opportunities to purchase and restore commercial properties in this area? Thank you for your time. Steve Sears
Hi Steve, there are tons of opportunities to restore and before Covid we had some interesting govt funding opportunities. One was called IFRA if I recall correctly. Book a consultation with me if you'd like www.algarveaddicts.com/consult
If you don't have a car, what options would you recommend that would enable someone to travel around the country. My initial thoughts were to rent in a larger city such as Lisbon or Porto and explore Portugal to find the area we want to settle down in. Right now my two main choices would be the silver coast area and the Algarve.
Both the Algarve and the Silver Coast are large areas, so the most effective way to explore them is by car. If you don't drive, I guess you could use Uber or plan a trip with a tour guide somehow? Hopping around from place to place by train or bus could be quite challenging in a place you don't know...
@@AlgarveAddicts I appreciate the info. What about car rentals? Are there places in the larger cities to rent cars?
Sure, all the usual suspects, Avis, Hertz etc. We have about 8m arrivals each year here in the Algarve so the car rental industry is fully developed.
Where in the Algarve has the most restaurants etc open in the winter?
Faro!
Really love this video - just found you on TH-cam. Looking to move from the US to the Algarve and Carvoeiro looks insanely beautiful. Do you find it easy to make friends? Are apartments affordable for someone with about $1800 USD ( about 1500 euro) per month to spend. Edit - forgot to ask: I couldn't tell by the video (which really is so informative - thank you!) - but can you walk the cliffs, even where they're built up with housing? In other words, are the clliffs open to the public to a certain extent?
Hi Tina, yes lots of friends, yes you can find something for 1500 and yes you can walk the cliffs.
@@AlgarveAddicts thank you for letting me know! I'm going to keep exploring the Algarve. I'm also a scuba diver and an environmental conservationist and we'll be looking for diving and conservation volunteer work as well. If you know of any leads in that direction, I'd love to hear them. Have a wonderful day in the beautiful Algarve. (I love that name, "the Algarve" - it sounds like a place where you look to find the holy Grail. I know that sounds insane 😁. I just have a wacky imagination.)
Heheh, holy grail. The Arabic word "Al garb" is where it comes from, apparently it means the west.
Hi Nick. I noticed there are no screens on the windows in Portugal. How buggy is it? ~ Jen
To be honest, we have a few mosquitoes here in summer where I live but I wouldn't say it's really bad.
Where is the aroma restaurant located? Has it been sold since your video aired?
Yes, it's been sold. Apparently for €600k if I really correctly.
Hey There...I'm interested in moving to Carvoeiro.I'm Portuguese and have the passport to move easily
Great stuff, good luck with your move!
Loving your videos, really informative and pleasing to follow. We live just outside Carvoiero and run a sailing school out of Portimao Marina. If you need any info we d be more than happy to contribute to the “what to do” section. We’ ll certainly be passing your TH-cam details on to others. Love your drone video footage too. Keep up the good work. Mark, Learn2Sail.com
Cheers Mark, drop me an email, I'd be keen on videoing a sailing trip nick@algarveaddicts.com
We are coming in a week. Any restaurants you would suggest with ocean views?
Sure, try Camilo Restaurant in Lagos. Great view. Also a good view from the restaurant in Praia Paraíso in Carvoeiro.
Any sites you recommend for 3-4 bedroom homes with about an 1/2 hectare or acre of land?
Hi Mike, drop me an email on nick@algarveaddicts.com or sign up to my mailing list through this link www.algarveaddicts.com/chris and I'll put you in touch with my friends who can help you .
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Oh we are addicted too! lol
Excellent, it's the good kind of addiction 🙂
Just bought a place there.
Congratulations! When are you moving in?
Handover is in a couple years.
1:10 - Turn the music down when you're speaking, please!
Certainly.
Great property. Where is it located?
Hi Tom, are you referring to Restaurant Roma in Carvoeiro?
@@AlgarveAddicts yes, it look like a nice Place on a hill side. Also do you have good tips for setting up a business in Portugal?
Sure Tom, find a brilliant accountant.
Have you been to the KING CAVE?
If you're referring to Benagil Cave for sure. I've been there many times. I took that photo of it in the video.
@@AlgarveAddicts No this one is hidden over near there and has KING carved in the wall
@@AlgarveAddicts hello from Alvor btw ;)
Probably, I've been into just about every single one. I'd be stoked if I've missed one!
@@AlgarveAddicts Do you have an email I can send you my footage and its GPS location
That's sad can be beautiful again...
Find out whats going on?
I was chatting to my cousin and he said no one could make it work... Maybe someone will one day, who knows. It was a fantastic introduction to Portugal, what a summer!
Just feel so frustrated that it has been left to ruin. Its so wasteful. Do you have any idea of what kind of price they want for the property. Is it viable as a home or guesthouse maybe.
Nope no idea, I tried a quick search but no luck. I'll chat to Chris and ask him.
The bank owns the restaurant and it is usual practice to rip everything out and keep the property for sale until it sells for the amount on their books. The book value is their stated asset value declared as profit yearly, big con by the banks to their shareholders.
So very sad about the restaurant, they should give it to someone to renovate.
They should, but if I was the owner I would want some money for it.
Good..... but....
Hehe, but...? Go on...
Such a shame about that restaurant. Very strange that they would just let nature take it over like that.
It is odd, isn't it, but then there are a lot of abandoned places around Portugal.
The church had a fortress, on the other side it was a house, Not a fortress. Never eard of it.
What a waste that property, how can someone neglect it to that point?
Why don't you buy it from your cousin?
How much they want for it?
That's what I thought.too, what a waste. My cousin doesn't own it and I'm trying to find out how much it is. Apparently a bank owns it, which could explain the dereliction.
@@AlgarveAddicts let me know please.
Drop me an email so I can remember nick@algarveaddicts.com
@@maxflight777 how about all the forclosures in Spain still empty and piling dust 12 years after the financial crisis?
You know , I think the day
Of the dumb and innocent
Expats from the north buying real estate and getting abused in the sunshine countries are over.
Spain and Portugal have depended on them for their economies but now is a double wammy and many are not going to be left with retirement incomes to support that lifestyle .
And wait, soon the pension fund are going to show how broke they are, that's going to be the next scandal.
There is no safety net any more for any of us, the whole world is going to hell in a hand basket.