Cais da Oliveira

"We stayed here 10 years ago and it was amazing. This time not so. We had a ground floor studio. 2 floors down from the road. They only have a central reception about a 5 minutes walk. Apartment very nice but no privacy as it's poolside. We were eaten alive by mosquitoes. Obviously not a new thing as there were 14 blood splats on the walls and ceilings. Not nice. Only a couple of cockroaches. We had approached management pre arrival for a higher room but apparently full."

"We had an amazing room it was like the penthouse suite Lovely sea views cleaned every day lovely pool "

"Part of the Rocomar complex. Our room was clean and adiquate size. Kitchinette was small, The pans were big enough to feed a family of 8. It would have benefitted from a small egg pan, a collinder, a grater, salt and pepper pots with some s&p in and filters for the coffee machine. Outdoor pools were chilly- but expected. Spa looked like it had been refurbished not too long ago and was a nice touch. Large plunge pool which was not used much. Lots of steps on the complex. Be prepared. Loads of sheltered sun bathing areas on the terraces. Terraces by Oliviera Apts in desperate need of refurbishment. Main reception in the Royal Orchid and walkways were bare of pictures and very clinical."