Algarve Carvoeiro Information

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Carvoeiro (about halfway between Albufeira and Portimão)is a small beach resort set in a cleft of cliffs, surrounded by a mix of traditional white washed houses, narrow cobbled streets and luxurious private villas with verdant gardens. The village is very picturesque, offering great snapshots of many people’s ideal of the Algarve. The cliffs and hilly pathways offer the most amazing views along the coastline with its many caves, grottoes and cove beaches.

The village itself is small, consisting basically of three streets. But these streets offer a huge selection of restaurants, shops, bars and services. From the centre of the village the resort spreads out both to the east towards Porches and Armação de Pêra, and to the West towards Ferragudo and Portimão. The area surrounding Carvoeiro is known for the excellent choice of private villas. There are no less than three golf courses (Pinta, Gramacho and Vale de Milho) in the immediate vicinity and a well reputed tennis centre.

The beach at Carvoeiro is right off the main square and easily accessible, although parking can be a challenge in high season. The coloured fishing boats so emblematic of the Algarve are a constant on the beach and are a bright backdrop for the watersports available here.

The beaches in this area tend to be smaller cove beaches, but they are of exceptional beauty. Some require a strenuous walk down (and back up!) cliff steps but the effort is worth it. Not to be missed are the beaches at Albandeira, Benagil, Marinha, Vale de Cova and Centeanes. You should also take a walk along the clifftops at Algar Seco and be amazed by the strange rock formations and sea caves.


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