This once small intimate fishing village, is well suited to booking a villa rental for the whole family. With restaurants, cafes and groceries within walking distance to most accommodations it makes a great vacation for parents with young children. The central beach, Praia De Carvoeiro is only steps away from a myriad of villas, apartment rentals, vacation rentals, condo rentals and other lodgings drawing in tourists from near and abroad.

White washed vacation rentals and apartment rentals line the rugged cliffs overhanging the crystal blue ocean and the protected sandy beach down below. With ample bars, eateries and tourist shops so close to accommodations, you never have to leave this secluded paradise to venture to distant horizons. Once you reach your villa rental from your short drive from the Faro International Airport there is no need to get into another car unless you so desire.

The villa rentals here make it easy to come and go all day. In the morning, take advantage of the community facilitated water sports such as diving, boating, and jet ski rentals just a short walk from your accommodation or apartment rental. In the afternoon, set out from your vacation rental by boat to venture into the caves left by the retreat of the sea, and enjoy the majestic cliffs from yet another perspective. Your accommodation or apartment rental will provide a restful retreat to catch your second wind between activities or a second round of golf. There are endless trails from your accommodation along the cliff tops. From here you can explore the remains of the walls of the Fort of Senhora da Conceicao dating back to the seventeenth century.

While in Carvoeiro even though you don't need to drive, if you want to get away from your condo rental, cars are reasonable to rent. Only fifteen minutes from most villa rentals in the area will get you to the area's shopping hot spots. It will also allow you to drive to Silves for a day, to explore a moorish castle and take in a riverside walk. Pack a lunch, head out to Praia de Centaianes and Praia de Benagil, other local beaches to explore from your villa. Read More Read Less