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
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in November
Estimated hotel price
$140
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 46 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 32h 15m.

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 2h 52m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $43 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 188 km 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 FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 306 km and will cost you around $18. From Porto, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 700 km.

Plane

Although Praia do Carvoeiro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 46 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 32h 15m.

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 2h 52m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $43 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 188 km 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 FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 306 km and will cost you around $18. From Porto, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 700 km.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

Lufthansa
Good (4,624 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,747 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,530 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 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 $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $270 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)
$314+
Tivoli Carvoeiro
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$333+
RR Hotel da Rocha
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$159+
Vale del Rei Hotel & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$174+
Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$209+
Vila Alba Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$225+

Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.94 and $47.92. 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 $3.00 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 $35.94 and $47.92. 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.