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 4 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.
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 C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 36 for a 5h 51m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 188 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Praia do Carvoeiro, including FlixBus, ALSA and rede expressos. From Seville, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 36. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about C$ 16 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 C$ 162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 307 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Praia do Carvoeiro
Most booked hotels in Praia do Carvoeiro
Renting a car in Praia do Carvoeiro
Expect to pay C$ 2.60 per litre in Praia do Carvoeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.20 and C$ 41.60. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Praia do Carvoeiro, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.