Carvoeiro:
Located 350 metres from the hotel, Carvoeiro overlooks the sea and is surrounded by a magnificent rocky coastline. Carvoeiro's main church, which stems from the 16th century, was built in in true Manueline style.
Lagoa:
São José Convent is an 18th century building with a chapel boasting a gilt wood-carved altar. At the door, the old revolving panel used to receive unwanted babies. The convent now hosts a variety of events and exhibitions.
Lagoa's main church, a 16th century building, of which only a Manueline doorway exists, was rebuilt towards the end of the 18Ith century. Note the elegant baroque façade and neoclassical influence.
Vila de Porches:
Famous for its ceramics and pottery, this is where you can actually watch the pieces being made and painted.
Slide and Splash:
Considered one of Europe's best water parks, this is located a few minutes away from Lagoa, Praia do Carvoeiro, Portimão and Praia da Rocha and has fun and games for all the family.
From Faro Airport to Carvoeiro:
On leaving Faro Airport, take the road that will join the E.N.125 and follow the blue signs to the highway IP 1 - Via do Infante, direction PORTIMÃO /LISBOA.
Follow the IP 1, direction PORTIMÃO/ALBUFEIRA/LISBOA and maintain the direction PORTIMÃO until the exit for LAGOA SUL/CARVOEIRO.
You will merge onto the main road EN125 again, now direction LAGOA/FARO. Than you will pass the 1st traffic lights (roundabout), keep straight and on the 2nd traffic lights (roundabout again) turn right to CARVOEIRO. After 300m there is a sign for the Carvoeiro Golf Club to the right, don't turn there, and keep straight on, for about 5km, leaving on your right hand side the Intermarché Supermarket and Cepsa petrol station.
As soon as you arrive at the main square of CARVOEIRO, turn left and go uphill to the top of the road. The Tivoli Almansor is on your right, 1km ahead.
From Lisbon to Carvoeiro:
Take the A2 (motorway) to the Algarve moving on to the A22 (Via do Infante) direction PORTIMÃO until the exit for LAGOA/ SILVES follow the direction to LAGOA SUL/ CARVOEIRO.
You will merge onto the main road EN125 again, now direction LAGOA/FARO. Than you will pass the 1st traffic lights (roundabout), keep straight and on the 2nd traffic lights (roundabout again) turn right to CARVOEIRO. After 300m there is a sign for the Carvoeiro Golf Club to the right, don't turn there, and keep straight on, for about 5km, leaving on your right hand side the Intermarché Supermarket and Cepsa petrol station.
As soon as you arrive at the main square of CARVOEIRO, turn left and go uphill to the top of the road. The Tivoli Almansor is on your right, 1km ahead.