coming from australia, we're big BBQ'ing ppl. most bbq's here are coal/brickettes. they come in all sizes and many ppl have little compact ones that get used when taken on days out to the beach.
we have chosen to go with as there was our concern with storing gas bottles during the summer. we didnt want to leave a gas bottle inside our villa while were away for most of the summer months and not have the air conditioner on.
having said that, carrefour does sell a good range of gas bbq's as well, big 4-5 burner ones or that have wok burners too.
happy bbq'ing and as we say in australia 'i'll throw another shrimp in the barbie for ya!'