Praia do Carvoeiro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Praia do Carvoeiro

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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Praia do Carvoeiro has to offer.

When to visit Praia do Carvoeiro

Praia do Carvoeiro in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£134
2 travellers
Flight to Praia do Carvoeiro
3 nights at hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£134
2 travellers
Flight to Praia do Carvoeiro
3 nights at 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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Praia do Carvoeiro include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

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 £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £18 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 30 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Praia do Carvoeiro, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 155 miles and will cost you around £18. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £10 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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Praia do Carvoeiro include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

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 £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £18 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 30 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Praia do Carvoeiro, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 155 miles and will cost you around £18. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,927 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,722 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,513 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
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Where to stay in Praia do Carvoeiro

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 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)
£161+
Tivoli Carvoeiro
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£173+
RR Hotel da Rocha
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Vale del Rei Hotel & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£113+
Rocha Brava Village Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+

Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro costs £16 per day, on average, or £79 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Praia do Carvoeiro.

Expect to pay £1.54 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 £18.44 and £24.59. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 93% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro costs £16 per day, on average, or £79 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Praia do Carvoeiro.

Expect to pay £1.54 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 £18.44 and £24.59. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 93% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.