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“My favourite town in the Algarve.”

Jun 2024

Beautiful little town in the Algarve.

By MouMou

“Beautiful cove !”

Oct 2023

Impromptu, on Oct 5 2023, we took a Bolt car from Lagos to Carvoeiro to go to the Benagil Caves.

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MouMou
Hong Kong, China3,003 contributions
Beautiful cove !
Impromptu, on Oct 5 2023, we took a Bolt car from Lagos to Carvoeiro to go to the Benagil Caves. Our driver dropped us at Alto da Praia do Carvoeiro at 10:39am. The first thing I saw, was the cutest doggy looking out from the veranda of an apartment. Then I turned around and saw this spectacular view of Carvoeiro. Beautiful. Reminds me of Cinque Terre in Italy except the latter was more colourful and prettier. It was love at 1st sight: For the doggy and the spectacular view of Carvoeiro! We were very fortunate because we even managed to secure a 2:30pm boat tour with Carvoeiro Caves (right at Carvoeiro Beach)… thanks to the obnoxious competitor next to them and two elderly ladies who decided not to take the last 2 available slots. I REALLY wanted to see to Benagil Caves !!
Visited October 2023
Traveled with friends
Written October 15, 2023
Waddler
York, United Kingdom12,486 contributions
Very pretty beach
A lovely cove and even in February people were splashing, swimming and sun bathing on a sunny winter's day with only a gentle breeze. Its worth taking in the view from both of the headlines at each side of the cove. Various eating options and shops around and in striking distance.
Visited February 2024
Traveled solo
Written February 18, 2024
roccop772
Sydney, Australia198 contributions
My favourite town in the Algarve.
Beautiful little town in the Algarve. The beach is protected from the wind on both sides by rocks. It is a very pretty beach with lovely cafes - but not so many noisy tourists. The water is still freeeezing though. Well worth a visit
Visited June 2024
Traveled as a couple
Written June 29, 2024

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Roots2Wings

Amsterdam, The Netherlands460 contributions

Wonderful "Beach with a Town"

Sep 2019

It is a horsehoe-shaped beach flanked by the sandstone sea cliffs in southern Portugal. Its golden sand looking at the Ocean on one side & boats, restaurants & whitewashed Mediterranean houses on the other side, makes it one of the Algarve's best beaches. You can take all the tours, especially to Benagil Cave from here (its best & cheap to book here, than to go to trip organizers in the town). It can be really hot at times but there are toilets, changing room & free public shower to wash off sand (which is not so common to find on the beaches in Algarve). Plenty of amazing restaurants & shops nearby, plenty of parking space (free with 5 minutes walk + paid on street sides) + super markets (to buy water, juice & junk food). You must also take a ride on the "land train" to roam around the city (its worth it & starts right outside the beach). Evening view & if you are lucky - some shows will add to flavour. You will also see an option to click free photo & send it to your email id. Enjoy!

Written February 4, 2020

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Jackie G

Andover, UK330 contributions

Fabulous beach

Jan 2020

Very close to the town and easily accessible, this is a super beach for family fun. Chasing the waves, or more accurately them chasing you, seems to be best at this time of year when swimming would not be advised. Great views of the beach and town can be had from the coastal path on both sides.

Written January 14, 2020

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MouMou

Hong Kong, China3,003 contributions

Beautiful cove !

Oct 2023 • Friends

Impromptu, on Oct 5 2023, we took a Bolt car from Lagos to Carvoeiro to go to the Benagil Caves. Our driver dropped us at Alto da Praia do Carvoeiro at 10:39am.

The first thing I saw, was the cutest doggy looking out from the veranda of an apartment. Then I turned around and saw this spectacular view of Carvoeiro. Beautiful. Reminds me of Cinque Terre in Italy except the latter was more colourful and prettier.

It was love at 1st sight: For the doggy and the spectacular view of Carvoeiro!

We were very fortunate because we even managed to secure a 2:30pm boat tour with Carvoeiro Caves (right at Carvoeiro Beach)… thanks to the obnoxious competitor next to them and two elderly ladies who decided not to take the last 2 available slots. I REALLY wanted to see to Benagil Caves !!

Written October 15, 2023

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Waddler

York, UK12,486 contributions

Very pretty beach

Feb 2024 • Solo

A lovely cove and even in February people were splashing, swimming and sun bathing on a sunny winter's day with only a gentle breeze.

Its worth taking in the view from both of the headlines at each side of the cove.

Various eating options and shops around and in striking distance.

Written February 18, 2024

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roccop772

Sydney, Australia198 contributions

My favourite town in the Algarve.

Jun 2024 • Couples

Beautiful little town in the Algarve. The beach is protected from the wind on both sides by rocks. It is a very pretty beach with lovely cafes - but not so many noisy tourists. The water is still freeeezing though. Well worth a visit

Written June 29, 2024

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SnowdropGinger

Holyhead, UK169 contributions

A Lovely Small Village Beach

Jan 2020

This beach is small but perfectly formed. In recent years they have provided some modern toilet facilities close by, which is excellent. Unfortunately, I note that one of the restaurants is undergoing a modernisation/rebuild which I don't think is in keeping with the local buildings. I think that Carvoeiro is so charming as it is low rise and in most cases the homes and businesses are built in the local style.

Written February 3, 2020

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goldentravelroute

Switzerland90 contributions

beautiful scenery and good location

Aug 2019 • Couples

The beach is located in the middle of the small town of Carvoeiro, which used to be a fishing village.
We loved the beautiful scenery, but the beach was a bit crowded and we went to the quieter "Praia do Paraiso" (about 5-10 minutes on foot) - there the atmosphere was much more pleasant.
Right next to Praia do Carvoeiro are also numerous restaurants - but at tourist prices. On the beach there is also a stage where music is played in the evening and children have a lot of fun.
For sunset we recommend "Algar Seco"! It is a beautiful rock formation, which is about 900m away from Praia do Carvoeiro.

Written August 8, 2019

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ReviewerII

Chalfont St Peter, UK421 contributions

Much improved this year

Aug 2019

Last year this beach was filthy in August, total change this year, really clean, lovely location, well served for toilets and food, etc. Great in you have kids, The sea cn be a little rough though.

Written August 25, 2019

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maoetta

Bardonecchia, Italy71 contributions

Great beach cold water

Jul 2019 • Couples

We have rent a house nearby this sandy beach so we spent most of our holidays on the beach.There is a section where you can rent chair and umbrella but most of it is free.Better remember the sunscreen cream and buy your own sun umbrella otherwise you é won t resist long

Written July 20, 2019

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Helen

Somerset, UK135 contributions

Busy but lovely!

Aug 2024 • Couples

A busy beach but good amenities (toilets and cafes) and fish to snorkel with! There was less seaweed than other beaches nearby.

Written August 19, 2024

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