Holiday in Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro is a quaint and picturesque fishing village in the Algarve, Portugal.
Recently expanded to accommodate tourism, it is a delightful combination
of new and old, with a rich and wonderful history. Ancient Roman ruins remain
amidst the town`s modern amenities, which include holiday resorts, golf courses
and luxurious villas.
Holidays in Carvoeiro are available for everyone to enjoy, with accommodation
ranging from budget hotels to mid-high range resorts to exclusive high-end villas.
Carvoeiro is an extremely popular destination for family holidays and is home to
much self-catering accommodation. Hotels in Carvoeiro are conveniently located
near to the town`s attractions, with almost everything within walking distance.
Restaurants offer an excellent range of local and international cuisine, catering
for adults and children alike.
Carvoeiro offers the tourist much to see and do. Visitors can explore the small
traditional houses nestled amongst contemporary buildings and find numerous
shops, restaurants and quality services that cater for every holidaymaker.
Several small beaches are situated a short distance from the village centre.
Some beaches to visit include Praia de Carvalho, Praia de Centianes,
Praia de Marinha, Praia de Benagil and Praia da Albandeira. The local beaches
are surrounded by rocky cliffs, many of which contain accessible caves.
The nearby spectacular cliffs of Algar Seco are said to be one of the best locations
in the Algarve, attracting many tourists to the naturally sculpted rock formations,
caves, `water chimneys` and islets.
The town of Carvoeiro`s bustling streets offer plenty of entertainment in
themselves, with a unique and authentic Portuguese charm. The once single
main street has now turned into three and the town has been subject to much
restoration and growth over
the years. Carvoeiro proudly continues its fishing traditions and fisherman can
still be found every morning catching fish, that are later served fresh in the
town`s restaurants. At night time the town square comes to life and becomes a
vibrant location for entertaining shows and cultural displays.
The area boasts enormous and renowned golf courses that create a
picturesque and luscious landscape and attract golf enthusiasts from
across the globe. Other popular activities in the town include bathing on the
tranquil beaches, snorkeling, diving and hiring boats to take trips around the
surrounding waters, where islets and mysterious caves can be spotted.
Adventurers can also discover secluded and isolated beaches.
Surrounding Carvoeiro there are also plenty of attractions available to tourists.
To the west of Carvoeiro is the village of Ferragudo. Unlike Carvoeiro, this village
remains untouched by tourism and gives a wonderful insight into an authentic
fishing village and the traditional way of life. There are other provincial villages
in the region and travelling inland, the Silves castle remains are open for
public visiting.
Travelling further afield to the rest of the Algarve, visitors will discover no end
of exciting excursions and activities. There are action-packed water parks,
exclusive yachting marinas, castles, museums, mountains, water sports and
pleasure cruises.
For those that want to travel outside of Carvoeiro, in the nearby larger town
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available, with an excellent range of competitive rental companies and a wide
selection of hire vehicles. Albufeira is about 13 miles away from Carvoeiro,
with a taxi service running between the two towns.
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