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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.