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Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro is a picturesque fishing village that has grown in recent years into a centre of tourism. Situated about 5 km from the town of Lagoa, Carvoeiro offers a number of small beaches cut by rocky cliffs, with clear waters and fine sand, forming a vacation paradise. Carvoeiro’s history includes Roman remains and pirate caches. According to historical sources, the name of the town was derived from the word “Caboiere”, a former fishing village of Arab origin. Fishing has been the main source of both sustenance and livelihood here for centuries. Only since the 1960’s and then fully in the 1980’s, has the town been developed as a holiday resort offering sun, sand, excellent golf and water sports.

Algarve Activities!

The Algarve has bucket loads of sunshine and golden sandy beaches (many with blue flags) and has a wealth of year round fun for families, sports enthusiasts and nature lovers.

If you have already been to the Algarve, then you know how much the southern region of Portugal has to offer. For the hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers who visit from around the world, the Algarve gives what it promises in the brochures; a great family holiday. The region has a deservedly high reputation for golfing holidays too. Activities include surfing, kite surfing, sailing, fishing. You can enjoy days out with your family by visiting one of the many entertainment centres such as Slide and Splash or Krazy World. Don´t forget to visit Lagos Zoo and support them in the work they do for endangered species! For the culturally inclined, there are many museums, art galleries and churches celebrating the history of this facinating region.

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Slide and Splash

Highlights and Special offers / Our holiday suggestions in: Carvoeiro

635 Villa Pepita - Carovoeiro, sleeps 6, quiet, upmarket and exclusive Carvoeiro Club, private pool, views to the sea

private villa with 4 bedrooms and large pool

from GBP 130,- per day

833 Villa Andirá - Carvoeiro, sleeps 8, high above the village on a hill top, beautiful garden, oval shaped private pool

private villa with 4 bedrooms, somewhat plushy traditional but charming interior, private pool

from GBP 130,- per day

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