Stayed at Villas Barrocal 16-23/9/2008.
The villas are situated in Pera, a residential village away from the Tourist areas. We stayed in a T2 Apartment in the complex & found our accomodation to be of a high standard & well maintained . It was equipped with everything that is needed for self catering. The staff were all very friendly & most helpful.
The pool & pool bar areas are all of the same high standard, although the snack bar was limited in its choice of snacks, we were always able to have something we liked.
The village of Pera is very quiet & has two very good restaurants, four or five local mini markets & three of four bars. Albufeira & Armaceo di Pera are not very far away & it cost between 5 & 7 euros per taxi ride. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience & cannot wait to return.

We have been to Villas Barrocal twice. Once in 2003 and again the following year.

We stayed in the V3 villas and found them very comfortable with a huge living room, full sized kitchen with dishwasher and two bathrooms. Also air conditioning and satilite TV. The V3 villas have beautiful views of the sea looking towards Armação de Pêra and the sand dunes.

We have 2 children one a teenager and one of 8 who enjoyed their stay. So good for children if they are not concerned that there is no children's club!

The staff were very helpful and spoke very good English. There was also a security guard at night which made us feel secure.

The village surrounding Barrocal Villas was small and interesting although I understood that it was growing rapidly so may be a bit busier now. There were several restaurants in the village and quite a few bars/cafes etc. Also at least 3 small supermarkets. For people who want more than just a shop there is a very big shopping centre about 5 kms away. We did visit a Sand Sculpture exhibit about 2-3 kms away and also a local summer music & food festival.

The only drawbacks is having to hire a car for the whole time we spent there although the parking facilities were excellent with a covered parking bay. Also the pool bar was rather pricey. Also if you are on a budget it can be quite expensive.

Note we are planning on visiting again this year! Enjoy your visit!

I just came back for a 4 days stay (9-13/June 2006) with my 3 kids (8, 10 and 15 yo) and I enjoy the mini-holidays in Villas Barrocal.
Very nice and quiet place.
Good for families with children.
Well equiped apartments, all rooms with air conditioner. All apartments facing swiming-pool, some with balcony, others with litle private garden, both with table and chairs.
Barbecue outside for sharing.
Very clean, furniture adequate and well mantained.
Friendly staff.
Pool suitable for number of guests, with small side pool bar. Bar hadn't a great variety of snacks, but outside (short walk) there are coffes and snack-bar's and a supermaket.
Water cleaning in swiming pool could be improved .
Good parking.
Beach was good, and only 2 Kms away from Villas.