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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Praia do Carvoeiro has to offer.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.
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 C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 5h 51m trip.
Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 117 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.
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 190 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Porto, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 470 miles.
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 C$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 247 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 2.68 per litre in Praia do Carvoeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.07 and C$ 42.76. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Praia do Carvoeiro, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.