Carvoeiro is a small town in the Lagoa district of the Algarve, offering a stunning selection of villa holiday rental property often with private swimming pools. Although, this is a far more sleepy neck of the woods compared to its more lively neighbours such as Albufeira and Vilamoura, Carvoeiro and its surrounding area offers a surprising amount of activity. The majority of people come to Carvoeiro for its tranquility, charm and incredibly warm welcome and of course to enjoy the quite stunning beaches which tend to be less busy on this stretch of coastline. Carvoeiro is a big hit with young families, couples and retirees looking to get away from the crowds and experience great local cuisine and hospitality.

Carvoeiro beach or Praia de Carvoeiro is a stunning family friendly beach, from here tourists can go on pre-booked boat tours that explore the spectacular caves and grottos between Carvoeiro and Benagil, this is an activity well worth doing and typically takes 1hr 20mins. When it comes to food, Carvoeiro is very well equipped with an impressive range on offer, originally an old fishing village means that if you are keen on fish and seafood then you are in for a real treat here with fresh produce from the sea combined with great cuisine and all for seriously good value.

Things to see and do in Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic towns and countryside to explore. It also boasts some stunning beaches and world class golf courses.