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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Praia do Carvoeiro travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Praia do Carvoeiro

Praia do Carvoeiro in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 371
1 night at 3-star hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 371
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 46 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 12h 25m.

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 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about AED 84 for a 5h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 188 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , 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 241 km and will cost you around AED 99. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Praia do Carvoeiro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 46 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 12h 25m.

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 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about AED 84 for a 5h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 188 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , 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 241 km and will cost you around AED 99. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 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 451 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 693 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 393+
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Algarve Race Resort - Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 386+
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Algarve Casino Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 559+
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Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Expect to pay AED 6.69 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 80.22 and AED 106.95. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Compact (Seat Arona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.69 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 80.22 and AED 106.95. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Compact (Seat Arona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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