Villa Casa Feliz
The Journal

Algarve guides from people who actually live it

Local knowledge on golf, beaches, restaurants and the best of Carvoeiro — written by the owners of Villa Casa Feliz on Gramacho Golf Resort.

Gramacho Golf Course fairway at sunrise
Golf

Your complete guide to Gramacho Golf Resort

Everything you need to know before your round at Gramacho — from the course layout and green fees to the best time to tee off and how to play it well.

10 min read · April 2026
Algarve golf course
Coming soon · Golf

The 7 best golf courses within 30 minutes of Carvoeiro

A ranked, honest guide to every course a keen golfer can reach from Villa Casa Feliz in under half an hour — by someone who has played them all.

Publishing May 2026
Carvoeiro beach
Coming soon · Area guide

Carvoeiro & Ferragudo: the local's guide

Where to eat, where to swim, and the quiet corners of Carvoeiro the guidebooks miss — all within 15 minutes of the villa.

Publishing May 2026
Algarve coastline
Coming soon · Planning

When to visit the Algarve: a month-by-month guide

The Algarve has 300 days of sunshine a year, but each month has a distinct personality. Here's what to expect from January to December.

Publishing June 2026