… a former fishing village by the sea!
Carvoeiro is a Portuguese village in the municipality of Lagoa, known for its sea-facing cliffs, shaped by the ocean, with natural sinkholes in the limestone rock forming caves that can be visited. The most famous cave in the Carvoeiro area is the Algar de Benagil, also known as the Benagil Cave. It is one of the most visited natural attractions in the Algarve due to its sea access and a natural sandy beach surrounded by towering limestone walls in warm colors. The breathtaking beauty of the Benagil Cave is known worldwide.
… much more than the Benagil Cave!
Beyond the Benagil Cave, Carvoeiro is known for its natural beauty, its cliffs facing the sea, and its village with traditional Portuguese white and blue houses, reminiscent of its fishing past. Today, Carvoeiro is a top tourist destination, attracting visitors for nature tourism, scenic coastal walks, pleasant weather, and various attractions that can be accessed from here.
… for those looking for attractions, here are some:
- Largo da Praia de Carvoeiro, the central area of the village, located in front of Carvoeiro Beach, where visitors can enjoy the sun at several outdoor cafés
- Algar Seco, a stunning walk along the cliffs and the sea, recently enhanced with a coastal boardwalk
- Slide & Splash, a water park with slides and pools, very popular among families during the warmer months
- Praia do Carvalho, featuring tunnels carved into the rock
- Praia do Vale de Centeanes, a golden sand beach surrounded by cliffs
- Alfanzina Lighthouse, perched on the cliffs with stunning ocean views, attracting many visitors
- Praia do Paraíso
- Carvoeiro Boardwalk
- Praia de Vale Covo
- Convent of São José, admired for its architectural beauty
- Praia dos Três Castelos
- Fort of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
- Praia de Carvoeiro, the main beach in the village, located in front of Largo do Carvoeiro
- Praia do Vale da Lapa
- Lagoa Municipal Market
- Vale de Milho Golf, a golf course near Carvoeiro
- Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz
- Praia de Vale Espinhaço
- Praia da Cama da Vaca
- Lady in Red – Art Gallery
- Estômbar Parish Church, dating back to the 17th century
- Torre da Lapa
- Praia do Mato
- Praia da Grilheria
- Carvoeiro Fort, originally named Fort of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
- Praia da Salgadeira
- Convent of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, a former cloistered convent of Carmelite friars located in the municipality of Lagoa
And many more attractions to visit in the Algarve, near Carvoeiro. Beyond the beaches, visitors can explore the Algarve’s inland areas, with their traditional agricultural lifestyle, the region’s marinas, golf courses, shopping centers, and traditional markets such as those in Olhão, Loulé, Quarteira, Portimão, and Lagos. There are also luxury resorts with multimillion-dollar mansions, coastal boat tours by sail or motorboat, fresh seafood cuisine, and the inland gastronomy of the Algarve.