Portugal, 23 August 2011

O conforto e elegância de apartamentos espaçosos e muito bem mobilados enquadrados num cenário de natureza muito bem conseguido. Ambiente tranquilo. Piscina exterior muito agradável. Bom pequeno almoço.

Portugal, 26 April 2011

A moradia com 3 suites é moderna e está muito bem equipada, com qualidade, é muito confortável, os quartos são espaçosos, as camas são confortáveis, as casas de banho são muito boas e todas têm banheira com jacuzzi. O espaço exterior à moradia é muito agradável. é um resort excelente para férias em família. Tem muitos espaços relvados, parque infantil, as piscinas exteriores e a interior são agradáveis. O estacionamento é junto ás moradias e gratuito.

The North, 20 January 2009

We recently spent a week at the newly opened Monte Santo resort situated near Carvoeiro in the Algarve. We stayed in a one bedroom apartment on ground level. The apartment was beautifully appointed and had stunning views over the carefully landscaped grounds of the resort. Despite it being November the sun shone every day and we had breakfast on the terrace every morning. The resort staff where extremely helpful and friendly, we would especially recommend the resort restaurant that has a lovely atmosphere, good food and exceptionally helpful staff.
We found several good restaurants outside of the resort, many within walking distance, including lots serving fantastic local fish and seafood. Carvoeiro has a wealth of shops and amenities and is a fairly short walk or drive away. We hired a car for the full week and enjoyed exploring the picturesque coast line and the mountains behind Carvoeiro. An ideal spot for those that enjoy walking with miles of stunning coastline to explore equally this is the perfect destination for those of you who simply enjoy relaxing on the beach.
As a winter escape this is a particularly great spot, in November it was warm, sunny and the beaches were virtually deserted - Paradise!

Leeds, 19 September 2008

Just got back with my partner from Carvoeiro after a 7 day stay, at the Monte Santo resort in a one bedroom apartment, mid September.
The place is quite stunning, a beautiful outdoor pool area, streams and a small lake. I was told by the very friendly and helpfull staff that the landscaping is not yet even complete. The apartment itself was excellent. It was big, tasteful and had all the mod cons. The best part was a lovely elevated terrace to sit out on overlooking one of the streams - great for eating alfresco. The only downside was we were told there were rooftop jacuzzis but they were still fitting them.

Overall was a good mix of people from various countries, alot of couples, golfers and families too. An all round friendly atmosphere.
We ate in the restaurant a couple of times through the day and evening. The food was good, maybe a little pricey although the wine was very decent for the money. The only strange thing in the restaurant was the waiters were reluctant to show the menu - I could see why when I got it as it was a couple of sheets of paper. So not much choice and was strange to find a classy looking restaurant with a tatty menu. The waiter did say this would be changed shortly.
Other facilities were also good as was a decent sized indoor pool, suana, steam room and gym. The gym could do with some more equipment. Is also a tennis court and also a large kiddies play area. After walking round the complex also found another four smaller outdoor pools.
I would say to get down to Carvoeiro on foot its 20 to 25 mins depending on whether you opt for the scenic route. Taxis were between 4 to 5 euros. Is also a great restaurant called Orange about 10 mins walk from the resort - give this one a go. If you do have a car Caneiros beach is only a few mins away which is well worth a visit.
I am usually one for flagging in places to avoid but I have stayed in Carvoeiro a few times, and in some decent hotels, but this was on a different level.