Praia de Carvoeiro

Portugal, Portugal

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Praia de Carvoeiro is a small, picturesque bay beach in the town of Carvoeiro on the central Algarve coast of Portugal, nestled in a sheltered cove with a narrow strip of white sand and calm, clear waters that are popular with swimmers and families.

It lies right at the base of the historic village, where whitewashed fishermen’s houses and cliffs frame the shoreline and small wooden boats often rest on the sand and are used for coastal‑excursion trips into nearby sea caves and grottos.

The beach is Blue Flag certified, with lifeguards in summer, toilets, showers, a small beach bar, and easy access to restaurants and cafés just behind the sand, but it can get quite busy in peak season and has limited parking, so it suits visitors who enjoy a lively yet compact seaside atmosphere.