Carvoeiro Holidays
From €228

Carvoeiro is a picturesque resort town Situated in the sunny Algarve region in the south of Portugal. Popular with tourists due to the town’s stunning coastline of golden beaches and breath-taking natural scenery. Although Caroveiro is a popular resort town, it maintains a relaxed and calm ambience year-round and is the perfect destination for those looking for a relaxing sun holiday.

Although Carvoeiro’s main selling point is the town’s stunning beaches, there is plenty to see and do while here. Tourists who visit often take walking tours of the area’s cliffs and explore the many caves, the Benagil tour in particular is very popular. Tourists also like to lounge by the Carvoeiro boardwalk and take one of the many boat tours on offer.

As his town is one of the more laid-back resorts in the Algarve, it is perfectly suited to families of all ages, groups interested in outdoor activities and couples looking for a relaxing holiday.

To learn more about things to do in Carvoeiro, the best time to go and local info see here.

Things to do in Carvoeiro

Attractions

• Visit the Alfanzina Lighthouse for a spectacular view
• Take a sea Kayaking tour and explore Carvoeiro’s magnificent coastline
• Try your hand at surfing at nearby Portimao’s surf school
• Play a round of golf at one of Carvoeiro’s stunning golf courses

Nightlife

This resort has a very relaxed nightlife scene but there are still plenty of bars to spend an enjoyable evening in, sipping on some cocktails. However, if you want to party the night away, visit nearby Albufeira, the centre of nightlife in the Algarve.

Dining Out

There are plenty of fabulous restaurants in Carvoeiro to choose from. The most common cuisine in the area is Portuguese, so be sure to try one of these restaurant’s, many of which serve fantastic seafood dishes.

For Families 

 Slide & Splash waterpark is only a 15-minute drive from Carovoeiro and is a fantastic day out for the entire family!

Beaches 

Praia de Carvoeiro beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Algarve region. When relaxing on Praia de Carvoeiro you will be surrounded by crystal blue waters, golden sands surrounded by stunning cliffs.

Best Time to Go

The Algarve region is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe due to its beautiful beaches and stunning climate. Similar to most European beach resorts, the best time to visit Carvoeiro is during the summer months, when temperatures average in the high twenties and received an average of 12 hours of sunlight a day! 

Local Info

Currency 

Euro is the currency used in Portugal.

Time Zone 

There is no time difference between Portugal and Ireland.

Getting around  

 Flights from Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Kerry and Knock operate to Faro seven days a week during summer, with an average flight time of 2 hours 55 minutes from Dublin. From Faro airport it is a 50-minute drive to Carvoeiro. As hiking is extremely popular in this resort town, the most common way to get around is by foot.