6 Must-Sees in Carvoeiro | Portugal, Carvoeiro, Portugal (B)

The small town of Carvoeiro is probably one of the most overlooked places on the Algarve Coast. It is often overshadowed by more famous destinations, like Praia da Marinha and Benagil Cave, which are located just a short, 10-minute drive away. Being such a peaceful and underrated town with fabulous beaches, it was the perfect place to end our 10-day trip in Portugal and go home fully rested. But that’s not to say that the town doesn’t have its share of amazing attractions! Here are just 6 of the many must-sees in Carvoeiro:

With a population of about 2,700 people (according to Wikipedia), Carvoeiro is a pretty small town. It mostly consists of local businesses, such as restaurants, clubs, bars and a myriad of souvenir shops. It also boasts plenty of hotels, guesthouses and Airbnbs. But even if the city is dotted by so many amenities aiming at tourists, it somehow doesn’t actually transmit a commercial vibe. Sure, you can experience that in the core of the town, like in every other coastal city. But once you start to wander away from the center, Carvoeiro is pretty much a collection of serene walkways, narrow streets, colorful staircases and #windowporn material windows and doors. See for yourself: ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).