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Located between Benagil from the east and Portimao from the west, Carvoeiro as a small touristic town isn’t very known. Actually the destination is very visited, but a lot of people think that they are in Lagoa. Truly, In 2013, the civil parish merged into the new parish “Lagoa and Carvoeiro”  and now the parish calls just Lagoa.

For clarity, Lagoa is a town located about 5 north (3.1 mi) south of Carvoeiro, but also it’s a whole parish which covers the territory around towns.

Carvoeiro has its own charm and views which you’ll remember for a long time. Half of the century ago it started to grow popular as tourist town with all needed nearby. Before, as most Algarvian settlements, it was a fishing village. In deeper historical times the region was frequently “visited” by pirates and military assaults along the coast, with a number of naval battles occurring off the coast.

From historical records, the earliest settlement originated in the name Caboiere, an old name for a hamlet (village) of fishermen from the Islamic-medieval period. But, for most of its history, fishing was the mainstay of the local economy.

Another benefit of the town is its size, almost like a village, Carvoeiro is small, so tourists feel exclusive and closer to nature. Basically Carvoeiro is a beach, which locates in the middle and houses going up to cliffs on both sides and apartment blocks going further into the land. Both of the cliffs have stairs and you can walk up enjoying amazing views and go further by trails checking rocks formations. Portuguese white houses around the cliffs make it look very cozy.

Despite the small area, you’ll find lots of restaurants, cafes, hotels, water activities and tours. Popular in Algarve – Benagil caves tours are also available from Carvoeiro, after reading the Carvoeiro guide you can visit our tour page. All the area around town covered with expensive houses with pools and hotels.