Forgot to add my email for those that haven’t got it from a previous post and are interested in the pictures: boeman55 at yahoo dot co dot uk

Jumbo,

Point taken, my apologies. You may have gone into this with your eyes open, but it seems many haven't.The main problem with developments of this nature (wherever they may be in the world) is that the developer can promise the earth in terms of facilities to get sales, but is not beholden to provide them because usually the purchase's contract only pertains to the individual property. Unless you manage to get caveats added to your contract (difficult) your only recourse is group pressure, and in this case the sooner the better. Depending on individual contracts and stage payments the threat of withholding/legal action might be sufficient pressure. Good luck.

Thanks for that Lysos.

As usual you are correct. Our mistake was to not get more in writing (although we did try hard).

Ideally I need to get together with more of the people overlooking this part of the resort, but I'm not sure if any of them are looking at this thread.
However we'll keep plugging at it as much as possible.

Hi Jumbo

We have been quite alarmed to read you recent entry following your visit in July. The playgtound sounds horrific. Regarding the lake we were told in early July that this had been excavated and was being filled with water. Are you saying there is no longer a lake? Also we have trief to view your photos on flickr. What do we search under as can´t find them underr boeman55?

thanks

Hi Jes,
If you email me at the boeman address (or pm me your email address) I will send you the link to the photos.

The lake you are talking about is probably different to the one I am referring to. There is an elongated one above the pool which was largely in place and should look good when finished. The one I am referring to was in the original plan and in all the publicity material available until quite recently. It was to be between the tennis courts and the front line of apartments.

The playground situation is pretty horrific alright when compared with what was in the plan as sold to us, but it would seem, only to those unfortunate enough to have bought said front line apartments or the townhouses overlooking it. Most others don’t seem to mind as they will not have to look at it (except when at the main pool). That is judging from the small amount of feedback received so far anyway.

What is really irritating is that if it was all screened off with a dozen or so palm trees, then it would not be such an issue. But so far, Imocom do not want to know. Quite extraordinary.

Hello all
I hope you don't mind me pushing in on your forum but I have been searching for information on this resort and have found it difficult. We are thinking of staying here in two weeks for a week - a two bed apartment for five of us at a rate of 240 per night.
It the development finished? Is it suitable for young children? (ages 2,3,4). We are a bit concerned about the location - is it near to restaurants?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Lea. I think that Monte Santo will be an excellent resort for families and especially with small children. I have to say (as an owner) however with hand on heart that I wouldn't feel 100% confident about advising that you go in a couple of weeks time. The resort is just opening at that time and they will probably still be applying the finishing touches to it. Hopefully I am wrong and everything will be completed and ready. Carvoeiro itself is a lovely village with loads of restaurants from cheap and cheerful right up to superb ( and still reasonably priced). It is about a 15-20 minute walk down into the village but there are also several restaurants in Monte Carvoeiro which is only a 5-10 minute walk from the resort. (there should also be a courtesy shuttle bus going up and down to the village at regular intervals). There are a number of beautiful small beaches within 5-10 minutes drive in addition to the beach right at the square in Carvoeiro.

Hope this helps and if you do decide to go you could report back to the forum.

Regards
Rikki

Hi Rikki
Thanks for your prompt reply. I am 80 per cent that we may take the risk and go as it all looks so fab!!!!! I have been in touch with the resort today and apparently they are opening this week. I have sent them a mail with a list of questions about completion etc so I will let you know the response. We just want a nice relaxed week with a nice kiddie pool and nice accommodation so I am hoping it will be ok.
Will get back to you on whether or not we are going and if so how we get on.
Regards.
Lea

For info, yesterday we asked someone we know in Carvoeiro to go and check on our apartment, if she could.

She reported back today that she: "spoke to Christina (client manager Monte Santo resort) and she confirmed that the resort will be opening on Friday 1st August and I will be able to go and check your apartment out then anytime."

Hi

Just found this forum - I live opposite Monte Santo, and there has certainly been a lot of activity over the last few days, but no sign it is actually open yet

Does anyone know if the habitation licence has been issued yet?