Praia do Carvoeiro travel guide

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With a population of 2,784, Praia do Carvoeiro is a must-see destination in Faro, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Praia do Carvoeiro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Praia do Carvoeiro

Praia do Carvoeiro in November
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in November
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Praia do Carvoeiro

Plane

Although Praia do Carvoeiro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 28 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 31h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Praia do Carvoeiro. The train journey from Praia do Carvoeiro to Lisbon takes 3h 00m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $46 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 117 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Praia do Carvoeiro, including rede expressos, FlixBus and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 155 miles and will cost you around $20. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

Although Praia do Carvoeiro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 28 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 31h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Praia do Carvoeiro. The train journey from Praia do Carvoeiro to Lisbon takes 3h 00m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $46 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 117 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Praia do Carvoeiro, including rede expressos, FlixBus and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 155 miles and will cost you around $20. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,517 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
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Where to stay in Praia do Carvoeiro

From 5-star hotels such as the Tivoli Carvoeiro to great affordable options like the Colina da Lapa & Villas, Praia do Carvoeiro offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Praia do Carvoeiro

Most booked hotels in Praia do Carvoeiro

Vale da Lapa Village Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$309+
Tivoli Carvoeiro
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$330+
RR Hotel da Rocha
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$157+
Vale del Rei Hotel & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$172+
Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$212+
Algarve Race Resort - Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$154+

Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Expect to pay $2.94 per litre in Praia do Carvoeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.26 and $47.02. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500C or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.94 per litre in Praia do Carvoeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.26 and $47.02. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500C or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.