This was our 3rd time of visiting, and we have already booked to return again next year. The owners and agents have been great in communication and made it very easy for us to plan our stays.

Casa Camelot is a lovely, well-equipped and clean villa, perfect for a family of 4, including useful items for children such as plastic plates and cups, dvds, children's television channels etc. Just a short walk away from the fantastic swimming pool area, which also has table tennis (free - just a deposit to pay), which is also where evening entertainment such as mini disco for children, and cocktail making, quiz night, and karaoke take place, tho all, in a very civilised way, finish not too late so you are not kept awake at night! We have always liked the other holidaymakers in Quinta do Paraiso anyway, it is not too rowdy or "full on" like some resorts but at the same time there is plenty to do. The kid's club is free for anyone staying at the resort, and doesn't have to be booked in advance, our children particularly like the t-shirt painting, and our daughter likes the colouring activities / bracelet making etc, which is great as it can allow them some time out of the sun as kid's club is mostly undercover. The children also like making friends with other children at the pools, and the "top" pool is great for jumping and diving in.

The Italian restaurant is handy when you don't want to go too far, and as someone else said, "The Ritz" restaurant a minute away does the best Portuguese food for a great price too. Barbecue at the villa is also great, we use it a lot, with food from the Intermarche which is only 5mins drive away, saves some money (some restaurants in Carvoeiro can be pricey for what you get) and is good produce. Stone Steak at Monte Carvoeiro was excellent too, and there are many other restaurants to choose from at Monte Carvoeiro too.

This year we visited the caves on a fishing boat which was impressive, saw the castle at Silves, and visited Ferragudo which is a lovely little fishing village. We also went to Zoomarine which is well worth a visit with children, as are any of the waterparks. The little train around Carvoeiro is another thing that our children enjoy. We tend to stay near the pools a lot but we also like Benagil Beach. This year we played mini golf at the resort too which is another free facility!

We regularly recommend this property to friends, tho tell them not to book when we want to go of course!