Pestana Carvoeiro offers 155 apartments sleeping two to eight people and 144 villas in the same size range, so whether you're travelling as a four-ball or a larger society group, there's space to spread out. Every apartment and villa comes with a fully equipped kitchen and a private patio, perfect for cooking your own meals and enjoying them outside with a drink and some post-round chat. The villas add a private pool to the mix, giving you your own space to cool off between rounds.
The well-equipped kitchens suit anyone who likes to cook, and if you're staying for a few days it's easy to stock up from local supermarkets in Carvoeiro or Lagoa. If cooking isn't your thing, the town of Carvoeiro is a short drive and packed with restaurants, many clustered around the old square where you can find everything from traditional Portuguese fare to international options.
You won't go hungry on site either, with both clubhouses serving reliable favourites and local dishes from breakfast through to post-round drinks. On warm evenings you can head for the al fresco barbecue, or if you're marking a special occasion, the resort offers fine dining options. Extra care has been taken to provide great dining options for guests with special dietary requirements too, so there's something for everyone.
Off the property, if you want something livelier, Albufeira is 30 minutes by taxi, or closer to home there's Praia da Rocha beach, where a strip of bars and late-night spots runs along one street, usually good value and ideal for forgetting that three-putt on 18.
Away from golf, the resort has an outdoor pool and tennis courts, and the staff can arrange off-site excursions to nature reserves, historic sites and cultural landmarks, a good way to see more of Portugal if you fancy a day off the course. The beaches nearby are among the best in the Algarve, so if you're travelling with family or non-golfers, there's plenty to keep everyone happy.
