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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Praia do Carvoeiro has to offer.
When to visit Praia do Carvoeiro
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 3h 05m.
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 €11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about €25 for a 5h 51m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 49 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.
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 249 km and will cost you around €24. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 306 km.
Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro
Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro
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 €100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €172 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Praia do Carvoeiro
Most booked hotels in Praia do Carvoeiro
Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro
Expect to pay €1.80 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 €21.52 and €28.69. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.