What a way to start a new year! 1st January morning swimming at Praia do Pintadinho.

30th December, 20C in the Algarve. Happy New Year!

Christmas morning charity swimming in the Algarve

18C in Carvoeiro today. Not bad!

Just back from a weekend in Zermatt. Had an amazing hike with my daughter Julia. The temperature was 20C!

Rob Dickson and the family stayed in the villa in June 2017 commented My family and I spent a delightful two weeks at the immaculately clean and secluded Villa Tobesu. The pool is a notable feature: completely private, with sea views. The cover keeps the water warm and the surrounding area is open allowing a well needed breeze in the gorgeous weather. There are plenty of parasols to provide shade. The villa is light and spacious, and well-equipped for a family's needs. The BBQ area has a sink which is very useful. A welcome surprise was the child-proof fencing around the terrace and steps down to the pool, with an energetic toddler these proved invaluable! The villa is a ten minute drive to the main supermarkets and Carvoeiro town and world class beaches. For an evening return from town a taxi is less than €10. Tony, the property manager, and the maid whose name we didn't get took great care of us whilst remaining discreet and I imposing. Tony helpfully pointed out the massive fig tree which if you make the effort to reach the ripe ones is well worth it. All in all, Tobesu offers outstanding value for money and is the perfect location for long days in the unbeatable Algarve sunshine and delicious BBQs on a large veranda in the evenings. I really recommend a stay here whilst it is still available to rent and congregate Galia and her team for their very high quality service. Thanks again! Rob

We spent a lovely week staying at casa Tobesu villa in vale del Rei area, The villa was spotlessly clean and comfortable, plenty of space outside around the pool to sunbathe, beautiful views and only 15/20 minute walk to Quinta do Rosal The Brassarie restaurant (the food is amazing ) we would definitely come back Thank you Tony for looking after us 😃 Gemma O'malley

Mrs Savage stayed in this villa in April 2017. "We had a really fantastic week in the villa. It was spacious, clean, well equipped and the pool was a fantastic size. The gardens were gorgeous too. The location was perfect - really quiet and peaceful but only a short walk to everything we needed. I have already recommended you to friends and will try to come back ourselves too. We would definitely book with you again!" http://www.galiahomes.com/property-to-rent/villa-casa-teodora-carvoeiro-villa-with-private-pool-carvoeiro-algarve-portugal_26259

And a lot of snow in Zermatt We still have good deals on our chalets www.galiahomes.com