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 3 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
AED 334
1 night at 3-star hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 334
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 21h.

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 AED 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about AED 92 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 117 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Tangerine, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Praia do Carvoeiro, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 149 miles and will cost you around AED 55. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about AED 48 for a journey of 190 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 21h.

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 AED 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about AED 92 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 117 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Tangerine, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Praia do Carvoeiro, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 149 miles and will cost you around AED 55. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about AED 48 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

FAOFaro

Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

Lufthansa
Good (4,649 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,164 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,559 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,448 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 AED 380 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 661 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Praia do Carvoeiro

Most booked hotels in Praia do Carvoeiro

RR Hotel da Rocha
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 380+
Algarve Race Resort - Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 376+
Hotel Algarve Casino
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 481+

Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Expect to pay AED 7.17 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 AED 85.94 and AED 114.59. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500C or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.17 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 AED 85.94 and AED 114.59. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500C or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.