Take advantage of your stay to discover the many small coves, where you will find secluded beaches nestling among the rocks, including some gay beaches, the closest being just a 15-minute drive away. There are many restaurants in the locality - some within walking distance. There are also a handful of gay bars along the Algarve, all within a short driving distance. There are tennis, golf, gym, diving and horse riding facilities close at hand.

Gay & lesbian scene
Beach: need a car
Nightlife: need a car
Sauna: need a car

Car recommended

Nearest airport: Faro (50 Km)

Nearest train station: Estombar or Silves (5 Km)

Car rental is available from all major airports. Taxis can be booked from Faro Airport to Casa Marhaba and from railway stations or the Lagoa bus terminal

Road description
From Faro:
Leave the airport following the signs to Faro. After 2 kms the road crosses over the EN125. Then take a right turn direction "Portimao" and follow the blue motorway A22 signs. Then take the A22 motorway direction "Portimao" and continue to Exit 6 for "Lagoa". At Exit 6 follow the signs for "Lagoa" Sul/Carvoeiro. As the road swings in a circle to the right to get on the EN125 you will see the Slide & Splash Water Fun Park in front of you. Proceed towards "Lagoa". Go straight over the roundabout. At the traffic lights turn right to "Carvoeiro". You will pass a Plus Supermarket on your right. At the roundabout take the second exit for "Carvoeiro". Continue for 2kms passing the InterMarché Supermarket on your right. At the traffic lights turn left. This is "Rua de Benagil". The road swings to the left after 100 metres. Continue to the roundabout at MiniMercado Nanipé and go straight across. After 100 meters you will see a water tower to the right and the sea ahead. Continue for a further 500 metres and Casa Marhaba is on the left immediately before the Escola Primaria (Primary School).

From Lisbon:
After leaving the Airport you can cross the river by either the Vasco de Gama Bridge, and take the A12 motorway south - which then joins the A2 motorway near Palmela; or the 25 April Bridge taking the A2 motorway. The Vasco de Gama Bridge is more direct. The A2 motorway is a toll road. When you get to The Algarve the A2 joins the A22 motorway. Take the right for direction "Portimao", then proceed as from Faro Airport above.

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