the best apartments we have stayed in . very central to everything cleaned every day staff very pleasant. if shopping do not use shop across from apartments very expensive go to supermarket just down from jupiter hotel much cheaper for everything. got a seaview apartment only thing it was on the 1st floor if looking for seaview make sure to ask for high apartment. that was only thing that we had to complain about. if in alvor make sure to go to the green door restaurant.

Apartments are fine. Cleaned every day apart from the kitchen.
All towels needed upgrading due to holes etc.
Main disappointment was that the main restaurant and shopping area of Praia da Roche is now a major construction zone. Work starts at 7am and goes on until 9pm. Dust and dirt everywhere and very difficult to walk around and very dangerous. Most guests have to haul luggage for blocks on broken cobble stones as no busses can get around. We had a car but was having to go the wrong way on a one way street to get in our parking garage. They say will be under construction until May so beware.

We stayed at the Algarve Mor Apartment via Flyglobespan (booked direct through their website) and found them to be fab. Have stayed in Rocha many times before (in a private apt) but this year had to find other accommodation. Knowing the resort, I knew where and what I was booking but it was still nice to read the previous positive reviews and I have to say we were not disappointed at all. We had a room on the seven floor with a side view of the street and overlooking the beach. Huge rooms, very clean and well maintained and a large balcony. Would recommend to anyone to consider these apts. They are right on the avenue and very handy for access to all the restaurants and pubs but still in a location set away slightly from the noisier part of the avenue. We had a great holiday and found the resort to be as good as ever . Must give a mention to Sol Restaurant, Dukes, Nova China, Durty Nellies, A Portugesa, Algar Bar - which were all as excellent as ever. We took a day trip to Seville, which is worth seeing, stunning city, but beware very early start. Also the sardine and king prawn lunches at Portimao Harbour front are a must !!! We did find our money went a bit quicker this year but this is not due to the prices going up in the resort, simply due to the pound being so bad this year against the euro. This is our 7th or 8th time in Rocha and we will definitely be going back - and would definitely stay at the Algar Mor Apts again.

Just back from a week in the Algarve Mor Apartments. Three sisters on a late deal. Having read the previous reviews I had high hopes for these apartments and wasn't disappointed. Very spacious, 1 twin bedroom, very large lounge with small bed and sofa bed, spacious bathroom and quite a large kitchen which is well equipped and also has a microwave oven and toaster. Patio doors to balcony from both the bedroom and lounge. The small bed in the lounge is more suited to a child, the sofa bed is larger and we used that for the third person. Maids came in daily to mop the floors, make the beds and clean the bathroom. Towels were changed every second day (the day after we arrived we requested clean towels from the maids and were told we would have to wait until the next day). Bedlinen was changed a few times during the week. There is a safe in the wardrobe and it cost 10 Euro for the week and 15 Euro deposit which was refunded on returning the key. Reception area is very nice and the staff are friendly and helpful. The pool is on the first floor. A bit on the small side, but the area around it is spacious and as we were there early in the season there were not many people using it. The surrounding building is quite high and the pool area gets shaded as the day goes on and everyone ends up in the one corner. Sun was completely gone from pool area at about 5.40 p.m. There are mattresses for the sunbeds stored in the pool toilet area and you just help yourself. Biggest downside here is the lack of a poolside bar for cold drinks and snacks, so keep your fridge well stocked! With a pool view you will have morning sun on your balcony and with a street view (which we had) you get evening sun until it goes down. There are notices in reception that check-out time is 12.00 but if you are with a travel agent it is 11.00, so be aware of this as we only found out on the day of departure! There is a luggage room which is right opposite reception desk, it has glass doors so that everything is visible and it is kept locked with the key on request from reception, so you can happily leave your stuff if you are on a late flight and going out for the day. Reception will look after your passports but not money or valuables. Also there are showers beside the toilets at the pool so you can freshen up and change before departure. Apartments are facing the beach but to access it you have to go right or left for a couple of hundred yards and then go down a lot of steps. The beach is beautiful and well serviced. A boardwalk runs right along the beach and there are quite a few restaurants and bars and very importantly, toilets! A comfortable sunbed and shade costs 5 euro per day. A short walk from the apartments brings you to the "Strip". This consists of Disco bars, Karaoke bars and more Irish bars that I have ever seen in one place! If this is your scene then you will be very pleased. There are lots of good restaurants. Our favorite was Squash, wonderful food, beautifully presented, reasonable prices. If you like dancing then the Jupiter Hotel is the place to go. Music and dancing outdoors around the pool every night and you can watch the locals strut their stuff! Portimao is very beautiful and costs 3 to 4 Euro in a taxi. There is a big square at the port with lots of restaurants, bars and music, lovely little winding streets, again with restaurants, bars and shops and in our opinion a much nicer place than Playa de Rocha. Recommend a trip on the Pirate Ship, takes you along the coast and you transfer to a small boat which takes you in and out of the caves, a great experience not to be missed! Hope this gives you an overview of the place. We had a very enjoyable week, fantastic weather, nice apartments, great beach, what's not to enjoy! It was quiet enough in early June but I imagine high season will be pretty lively.