natural wonder
Benagil Sea Cave
A cathedral-like sea cave with a massive natural skylight opening in its domed ceiling, accessible only by water along the Algarve coast.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Carvoeiro
Faro, Portugal · Europe
About Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro works well as a base: 10 minutes from Lagoa, 4km from Benagil Sea Cave.
Carvoeiro is in Faro, Portugal, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Lagoa, about 4 km away.
Carvoeiro is a town and a former civil parish in the municipality (concelho) of Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new civil parish Lagoa e Carvoeiro. The population in 2011 was 2,721, in an area of 11.66 km². It is located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Lagoa.
As a traditional fishingRead more
village, Carvoeiro has maintained its authenticity while adapting to the needs of an increasing number of tourists. Despite its popularity, the town remains relatively underserved by public transport, with the closest train station being Estombar-Lagoa.
There are two beaches at Carvoeiro: Carvoeiro Beach (Praia de Carvoeiro) and Paradise Beach (Praia do Paraíso).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Carvoeiro?
Within an hour or so of Carvoeiro: Benagil Sea Cave (4 km), Praia da Marinha (5 km), Silves Castle (11 km), Praia do Camilo (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Carvoeiro?
The nearest famous roads are EN125 Coastal Road.
Where is Carvoeiro?
Carvoeiro is in Faro, Portugal, about 4 km from Lagoa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,141
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Faro
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 37.0974, -8.4685
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Worth the detour from Carvoeiro
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Praia da Marinha
A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
5 km · about 10 min drive
castle
Silves Castle
Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.
11 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Praia do Camilo
A small, secluded Algarve cove reached by a steep wooden staircase, nestled between ochre cliffs and azure waters.
18 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Ponta da Piedade
A spectacular headland of golden sandstone arches, grottoes, and sea stacks rising from turquoise waters near Lagos.
18 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Autódromo Internacional do Algarve
Roller-coaster Portuguese circuit with dramatic elevation changes
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Fóia (Serra de Monchique)
The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
26 km · about 30 min drive
beach
Praia da Falésia
A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Carvoeiro
- 26 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
- 42 kmEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
- 48 kmCabo de São VicenteThe southwesternmost cape of mainland Europe, with a working lighthouse on 75m cliffs at the end of the N268.
- 64 kmCabo SardãoWild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.
Driving in Portugal
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€9.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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