I stayed at my friends’ apartment in the 'Solar Dos Vilarinhos' this September (2009) as a last minute 'thank you' trip for some work I did for them. The complex is lovely, the resort of Montechoro is very endearing - the lively strip, the lovely beach and, of course, the wonderful lively music venue of Erin's Isle Irish bar –... more

Complex back to its normal,great self.Been going to the site for 21 years and sue is a great asset to it all.The pool is cleaned daily and the whole area is clean and tidy.The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble more

I have just returned from Solar dos Vilarinhos and our holiday was absolutely perfect the old friendly atmosphere was back and Sue (the new manager this year) and her staff are very helpful and obliging, the food is excellent and there is a daily special, meal and dessert for 6euros. Great Value. Weekly bbq with entertainment 8euros per person with... more

This was a very good holiday as its the 3rd time back this year.Solar is back to its old rocking self pre DALE its now under new management, Sue who is very helpfull. We had a great BBQ karaoke evening at good value 8 euros, also as well as the normal menu they now do a daily special at 6... more

been to solar many times, unfortunately last two years new ( bad managemnt) spoilt things, now new managment( sue been going to solar for many years) good times and service are back as before, so people ignore last two years reviews and seriously very good complex and fantastic location, try it out for your self Raj more

Just returned from a 10 day holiday in the Solar dos Vilarinhos. Highly recommended,The pool was very clean with plenty of free sun loungers. The service and staff very kind and helpful. The food and drink very good and reasonably priced. Entertainment on different nights. Location is 5 minute walk to The Strip which is a perfect location away from... more

This was my first trip to solar dos however my partner has been going for years and I was extremely impressed. We stayed in the privately owned accomdation which was to an excellent standard. The staff were great and sue is really helpful. Entertainment was on most nights even though it is early in the season. You are close enough... more

Sue is now running the complex. When last visited Dale was running it(if you could call it that). Sue is very approachable, helpful and made us feel very welcome. The apartments could still do with some updating but if you are someone who is not too fussy and just expects the apartment to be clean, comfortable and have all the... more

have been staying at solar for the past 14 years and have loved it. last two years have not been good such a rude man had taken over and we missed the usual friendliness and helpfulness that is normal here sue has now taken over and everything is back to normal cant wait for september more