Casa Farol is a very attractive, 4-bedroom villa for eight guests in the charming, picturesque old fishing town of Carvoeiro. The design is very interesting with a turret formation and double-height aspect to the lounge. It is incredibly bright and airy and an ideal base for a wonderful Algarve holiday.
Carvoeiro is a fantastic destination if you are seeking a calm and relaxed holiday based in a characterful and charming town. The peaceful and welcoming ambience of Carvoeiro makes it an ideal location for families.
Situated on a lovely plot, the villa is walking distance to the town and only 200m to a restaurant. The spectacular beach is 1km away from the villa. The garden is very pretty with Mediterranean plants and shrubs and is fully fenced. The large 9m x 4.5m swimming pool is surrounded by a large terrace with sun loungers. There is a huge undercover part of the terrace for delicious alfresco meals cooked on the brick-built barbecue. The garden and terrace are very private.
The living room is very striking, all in white with a double aspect, sloping, beamed ceiling. It looks so cool and serene. This leads through to the elegant, open-plan dining and kitchen room. The kitchen is modern with glossy white units and is equipped with everything you would wish for. One of the double bedrooms is on this floor with access to the pool terrace and a lovely, sparkling ensuite bathroom with a wonderful shower.
Upstairs, there is a beautiful double bedroom with a stunning pool and sea views, and two further bedrooms with single beds. These bedrooms share an ultra-smart bathroom. All of the bathrooms in this villa are so sleek, modern and pristine. Amazing, contemporary 4-bedroom villa at Sao Martinho do Porto on the splendid Silver Coast of Portugal within easy reach of Porto and Lisbon.
What Oliver loves...
Carvoeiro is absolutely charming, and although peaceful, it has everything going for it with lovely restaurants and cafes and a beautiful beach
The Seven Valleys hike is spectacular and a fantastic way to see this stunning landscape
If you are hiring a boat for a day, then head to the lovely Praia de Corredoura as no one can get there by foot
What you should know
Renting a car is not necessary at this villa as it is within walking distance of many amenities. Although, you may choose to hire a car anyway to explore this lovely area of the Algarve
Just remember that the sea is never that warm on the Algarve!
Make sure you try the local fresh fish dishes and of course the famous custard tarts!
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The Local Area
About the surrounding area of Casa Farol
Beach Nearby
<1hr to Airport
Outstanding Landscapes
Many guests choose Carvoeiro purely for a relaxed beach holiday, but there is a surprising amount going on within the area, including historic towns, superb golf courses, exciting boat tours, challenging hiking and cycling trails and the thrill of the Algarve’s theme and water parks.
The Algar Seco cliff formation and the Carvoeiro boardwalk are so attractive. The beach is wonderful. The rear is lined by traditional fishing houses which have mostly been converted into tourist restaurants and bars. The beaches on this part of the coast differ from those from Albufeira to Quarteira as they are generally not huge expanses of sand. They are small coves surrounded by cliffs so are immensely more scenic. For scenery, the Praia da Marinha at the end of the Seven Valleys hiking route is probably the best.
Carvoeiro is the start of the ‘Percuso dos Sete Vales Suspensos’ (Seven Hanging Valleys hiking route). It is an 11.5km round trip following the dramatic coastline to Praia da Marinha in the east. The coastline is formed of massive limestone cliffs that have been eroded to create deep-sea caves, perilous sinkholes and incredible sea arches. Secluded beaches are sheltered from the power of the ocean in the hanging valleys. Quite a number can only be reached by boat as the cliffs are sheer. Benagil is approximately halfway. You must take your camera if you go on the hike!
Benagil Cave is a huge attraction. It is stunning and can be accessed on boat trips or by kayak. You will be amazed at the size of it. Some people even take a stand-up paddleboard to see it, a water sport that is incredibly popular on the Algarve.
There are several stunning and challenging golf courses close by, including Vale de Milho Golf 2.5 km from the villa and Pestana Gramacho Golf 4.5 km away. Faro airport is 62km away.
Please be aware that the location tab shown on the website is not based on the property's exact location; therefore, all location amenities are an approx of facilities, restaurants, and villages/towns you might find around the property. The property's exact location will be provided to you before arrival and might come along with some recommendations about the area and what to visit.
The Region
Carvoeiro has always been known for its beautiful coastline, adorned with cliffs, coves and incredible sandy beaches stretching all the way along to Albufeira. These days, however, there is a lot more going on in this charming town than just waves hitting the sand (although that’s certainly still a highlight).
In the past few years Carvoeiro has developed to accommodate for the growing number of tourists who are curious to see what the fuzz is all about, and the town continues to get livelier and livelier each summer. While it has kept its character and remains exquisitely peaceful, there are also plenty of modern amenities and loads of exciting activities in the area. The only thing Carvoeiro won’t provide is a good party, but there are other parts of the Algarve which are perfect for that.
ABOUT THE ALGARVE
Though most people tend to see the Algarve as all about the beaches and a holiday on the Med, there’s far much more to it than that.
But while you’re enjoying one of our fantastic villas in Algarve, you may well want to take some time out from all that sun worship to explore everything else the region has to offer – so we’ve put together this handy travel guide to give you a little help and inspiration!
