Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro is a lively fishing village which has become popular for Algarve villa holidays during recent years, but still retains its local charm. The fishing boats come and go and fresh fish and locally produced fruit and vegetables can be purchased from the market. There are four lovely sandy beaches for swimming or lazing in the sun around Carvoeiro, and other beautiful unspoilt beaches such as Benagil and Marinha are also closeby. There are ample shops, a pharmacy, banks, doctors clinic, butchers, bakers and newsagent, everything you are likely to need, and good restaurants abound, for all tastes and pockets and plenty of friendly bars. Carvoeiro is just 45 minutes from Faro Airport.

Getting There - directions to Carvoeiro
From Faro airport to Carvoeiro will take you around 45 minutes. The route is mostly motorway, but you can also take the old EN125 if you prefer to take your time. Click here for directions and click here for the map from the airport. Please note that the motorway now extends as far as Logoa (where you will exit) and beyond and this is not shown on the map

Carvoeiro Beaches
You may well have already seen the very pretty town beach at Carvoeiro which is often featured in holiday brochures. The Algarve is famous for its beaches and coastline and it is still possible to find a quiet stretch of beach just a short drive from your holiday villa. Click here for details of the nearby beaches

Carvoeiro Town
Little more than a large village really, Carvoeiro has come a long way since it was discovered by the first visitors in the sixties The village has moved forward with the times and taken growth in its stride without unsightly high rise developments that have spoiled so many of southern Europe’s coastal resort towns. Click here for a map of the town and click here for more town and shopping information.

Activities and Theme Parks - near to Carvoeiro
The water park - Slide and Splash will be a favourite with children and adults alike. At Zoomarine there are displays by the dolphins, sea lions and seals and it is also possible to join dolphins in the water for a “dolphin experience”. For the children, Krazy World is well worth a visit! A boat trip to visit the caves and spot dolphins swimming wild can be arranged from Portimao, a short drive away, and it is possible to hire local fisherman with their boats for a trip along the coast. Click here for more activities, suggestions and excersions.

Carvoeiro Restaurants
There are restaurants and snack bars to suit all tastes and pockets, from a simple beach restaurant to the grande and more expensive, and everyone will discover their own particular favourite. The many Portuguese restaurants serve a wide range of fish and traditional dishes, such as cataplana, feijoada and chicken piri piri, so do try something different during your stay. Click here for suggestions of local dishes and a few of our favourite restaurants.

Market - Carvoeiro and near
There is an excellent market selling fresh bread, fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. Click here for location map, and for information on regular “flea” markets in the locality.

Golf
The Algarve is popular with golfers, and Carvoeiro has 3 golf courses, Quinta do Gramacho which also has a driving range, the championship course at Vale de Pinta and the pretty 9 hole course at Vale do Milho. Click here for more golf information

Sport
There are tennis courts and a gym at the Carvoeiro Club and Rocha Brava, and riding at Casa Galariaz with lessons and guided rides nearby. Fishing trips can be arranged and water sports are also within easy reach. Click here for further sporting details.