Town guide

Carvoeiro

A former fishing village tucked into a cove, surrounded by some of the most spectacular cliffs in the Algarve.

Why go

Carvoeiro's small beach is framed by colourful houses and cliffs. A wooden clifftop boardwalk leads to the rock formations of Algar Seco, and Benagil and Praia da Marinha are a short drive away.

What to do

Walk the boardwalk at sunset, swim in the natural pools at Algar Seco, join a boat or kayak trip to the Benagil cave, and walk the Seven Hanging Valleys trail from Praia da Marinha.

Places to go around Carvoeiro

Praia da Marinha

Lagoa

The Algarve’s signature postcard beach: clear water, sculpted limestone and intimate coves. Seasonal lifeguards, restaurant, parking above the cliffs and walking-trail access.

Algar Seco

Carvoeiro

Dramatic coastal rock formations and walking/viewpoint area.

Praia de Benagil

Lagoa

A working cove famous for nearby Benagil cave trips. Restaurants and operators are nearby; parking is limited and ocean access is condition-dependent.

Sky Bar Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro

Premium rooftop at Tivoli Carvoeiro with panoramic Atlantic views; seasonal.

Levels Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro

Three-floor venue on Carvoeiro beach square; ocean views, Portuguese wine, live music.

Restaurants and bars

Boneca Bar Restaurante

Carvoeiro

Restaurant and bar in the rocky bay of Algar Seco, with Atlantic views and a distinctive coastal setting for sunset drinks or dinner.

Places to stay

Suites Alba Resort and Spa

Lagoa

Secluded cliff/beach resort with spa.

Vila Vita Parc

Five-star resort and member of 'The Leading Hotels of the World', heralded for timeless elegance and style, an unsurpassed range of services and amenities, ultra-luxurious facilities, and a sensual, lush seaside setting in the charming Algarve. A resort that feels truly local yet stylishly international — elevate your experience with a custom-designed holiday at your own pace.