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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Praia do Carvoeiro has to offer.

When to visit Praia do Carvoeiro

Praia do Carvoeiro in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.

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 C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

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.

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 190 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Porto, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 470 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.

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 C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

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.

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 190 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Porto, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 470 miles.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,769 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,548 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,443 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 C$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 247 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)
C$ 294+
Tivoli Carvoeiro
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 300+
RR Hotel da Rocha
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
Vale d'El Rei Hotel & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
Vila Alba Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 205+

Renting a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

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.

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.