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When to visit
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Where to stay
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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
£127
2 travellers
Flight to Praia do Carvoeiro
3 nights at hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£127
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 55m.

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 £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £17 for a 5h 43m 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 AIRAUTO , 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 55m.

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 £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £17 for a 5h 43m 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 AIRAUTO , among others, in Faro.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,510 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,040 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,436 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,267 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,057 reviews)
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Where to stay in Praia do Carvoeiro

From 5-star hotels such as the Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort to great affordable options like the Hotel Carvoeiro Plaza, Praia do Carvoeiro offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £83 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)
£74+
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RR Hotel da Rocha
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Vila Alba Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Pestana Palm Gardens
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro costs £21 per day, on average, or £104 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, 22% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82.

Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro costs £21 per day, on average, or £104 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, 22% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82.

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