Villas in Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro is a former fishing village on the Algarve coast in Lagoa, about 5 km south of Lagoa town, with small beaches between cliffs. It suits beach weeks and cliff walks. The beaches are busy in summer and there is no train station.
- Villas
- 29
- From, per week
- £73
About Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro grew from a fishing village into a tourist area of Lagoa, with tourism its economic base since the 1960s. Its sand beaches are small and protected by cliffs. Carvoeiro beach is known for craggy cliffs and calm water, boat trips to the caves leave from it, and it gets very busy in summer. Algar Seco, a few hundred metres east of the main square, has grottoes, islets and water spouts carved by the waves. Our homes are spread around the town rather than packed into the centre. More than half have a private pool, and a fair number sleep eight or more. For the evening, Estrada do Farol is the steep main street, roughly 600 m long, with bars and live music. Bars open later in winter than in peak season.
Is Carvoeiro right for you?
- Best for
- Cliff-backed beach weeks with bars nearby
- Not for you if
- You want long flat stretches of sand, as the beaches are small coves.
Near Carvoeiro
Algar Seco
A few hundred metres east of the main square, with sea-eroded grottoes, islets and water spouts.
Praia da Marinha
A fairly small sandy beach at Caramujeira, also in Lagoa, under orange limestone cliffs. The footpath down drops sharply.
Vale de Centeanes beach
Surrounded by high cliffs, with easy access down a shallow valley and seasonal lifeguards.
Lagoa
The town at the head of the municipality, about 5 km north of Carvoeiro, and an easy first stop on a drive out.
Getting to Carvoeiro
Faro airport is about 46 minutes away by car. Carvoeiro has no train station; the nearest, Estombar-Lagoa, is about 8 km away. The A22 motorway uses number-plate tolls with no booths, so pay at a post office beforehand and ask your car-hire company how to handle it.
When to go to Carvoeiro
Summer is busy: Carvoeiro beach can get very crowded, Marinha fills up too, and the lifeguard service at Vale de Centeanes is seasonal. The climate is warm and bars keep shorter hours in winter than in peak season, so the evening scene thins out outside summer. Check which restaurants stay open before an off-season stay.
Villas in Carvoeiro
4-star property
5-star property
7-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
14
7
0
Air ConBBQParking+13 more
from£630
per night
8-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
16
8
0
Air ConBBQParking+13 more
from£730
per night
3-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
5
3
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£182
per night
4-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
6
4
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£240
per night
5-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
10
5
0
DishwasherMicrowaveInternet+7 more
from£114
per night
"Quinta Sta Teresinha"
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
10
5
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+5 more
from£119
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
2
1
0
MicrowavePoolWashing Machine+5 more
from£78
per night
4-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
8
4
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£121
per night
4-star property
3-star property
3-star property
Quinta do Rosal
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
4
2
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+9 more
from£84
per night
4-star property
Alto da Rafoia
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
6
3
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+9 more
from£157
per night
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
2
2
0
Air ConBBQGarden+9 more
from£68
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
2
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£107
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
2
1
0
BBQParkingGarden+9 more
from£64
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
2
1
0
BBQParkingMicrowave+8 more
from£64
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
2
1
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£96
per night
5-star property
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
4
2
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+10 more
from£74
per night
CARVOEIRO POOL HOUSE by VACATIONY
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
6
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+9 more
2-star property
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
4
2
0
Air ConBBQMicrowave+8 more
from£74
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+9 more
from£119
per nightCarvoeiro villa holidays: questions answered
Is Praia da Marinha near Carvoeiro?
Yes, it is in the same municipality, a short drive or taxi away at Caramujeira. It is a fairly small sandy beach under orange limestone cliffs, reached by a steeply descending footpath.
Is Carvoeiro busy in summer?
Yes. The main beach can get very busy, and Marinha is crowded too. Vale de Centeanes has seasonal lifeguards and easy access if you want a family-friendly alternative.
Is there nightlife in Carvoeiro?
A little. Estrada do Farol, the steep main street, has bars with live music and karaoke. Opening hours shorten outside the summer peak, so evenings are calmer in winter.
Can you go on boat trips from Carvoeiro?
Yes. Boat trips to nearby caves run from the main beach, and kayak tours of the Benagil caves, about two hours, are another option.
How do the A22 tolls work near Carvoeiro?
They are electronic, using number-plate recognition rather than booths. Pay at a post office before travelling, or risk a fine that a rental company may pass on to you.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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