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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.

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When to visit Praia do Carvoeiro

Praia do Carvoeiro in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£123
2 travellers
Flight to Praia do Carvoeiro
3 nights at hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£123
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, Qatar Airways and easyJet. 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 £20 for a 7h 17m 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.

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, Qatar Airways and easyJet. 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 £20 for a 7h 17m 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.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Praia do Carvoeiro

Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £193 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Praia do Carvoeiro

Most booked hotels in Praia do Carvoeiro

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Vale d'El Rei Hotel & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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RR Hotel da Rocha
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Tivoli Carvoeiro
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£264+
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Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Vila Alba Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£195+
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Algarve Race Resort - Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro costs £26 per day, on average, or £132 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.67 and £23.55. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Praia do Carvoeiro, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro costs £26 per day, on average, or £132 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.67 and £23.55. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Praia do Carvoeiro, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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