We arrive, we see and we surrender. "Carvoeiro beach, in Lagoa, in a small village full of charm, is probably one of the best beaches that we saw during our trips to Europe.” The assessment, which awarded this beach in the Algarve the label of European Best Beach 2018, is from the team responsible for the European Best Destination, whose main goal is to promote Europe as a tourist and cultural destination, in partnership with the Tourism Offices and Eden Network, a best practice platform among award-winning destinations. "The sea is beautiful, the water is neither too hot nor too cold, the waves can be strong or calm enough to practice a little paddle and to discover the caves on the cliffs around the coast", the organization praised.
In the list of the best European beaches that resulted from the jury's tour, there's a second Portuguese destination: Fuseta beach, on the island of Armona, in Olhão. It is praised for its "turquoise waters, tranquility and lovely scenery". Portugal thus appears in a luxury ranking, along with destinations such as Greece or Croatia.
But what’s so special about Carvoeiro anyway? And why, of all the houses for sale in the Algarve, is it there, in the surroundings of the main beach of the municipality of Lagoa, in the western Algarve, that demand is greatest? Carvoeiro combines a traditional fishing beach from the Arab period with an airy cosmopolitan centre. It offers unique scenic experiences, such as boat visits to the caves, and unforgettable gastronomic experiences in many of the fresh fish restaurants that abound there. But the beach is worth it on its own. Sheltered and with transparent waters, it is framed by cliffs and small, typical whitewashed houses with colourful bars. For many, Carvoeiro, with its golf courses and various water sports, is synonymous with a perfect summer.
Buying a house in Carvoeiro is, therefore, buying a house in the heart of a tourist postcard. But Carvoeiro is surrounded by other stunning beaches. We suggest eight beaches, which are only a few minutes away, and where you can also buy dream homes.
A five-minute walk from Carvoeiro beach, comes the small Paraíso Beach, famous for its iodine that allows a fast tan and the beautiful access staircase. It is a beach with many rocks and breathtaking views to other beaches, cliffs and caves, which can be visited by road or by a tourist train.
It's close to this breathtaking scenery, with several golf courses nearby, that you find this exciting apartment in Carvoeiro inserted in a luxury tourist resort in the Algarve, which has 24-hour security and reception. In addition to large areas, this real estate property has a terrace overlooking the pool and gardens.
Also five minutes away, but now along Farol road, lies the small Vale Covo Beach. The access by stairs is difficult but the view makes up for everything, especially the arch-shaped part of the cave. Not by chance, there is a diving centre here. The sandy beach is small, the waters are very calm and the landscape is breathtaking.
It is the same landscape that this luxurious villa in Carvoeiro offers. The real estate property, located in a quiet area, has been refurbished with luxurious finishes. It offers pleasant outdoor areas, garden and swimming pool.
Closer, just a kilometre from Carvoeiro, comes Vale de Centeanes Beach. With excellent access, maximum cleaning, golden cliffs and blue flag, it stands out for its coarse sand and hot and transparent water. And also for marking the beginning of the Sete Vales Suspensos trail, a six-kilometre course along the coast that ends at Marinha Beach.
If Centeantes beach is excellent for long baths, this traditional architecture villa is ideal for holidays. Set in a luxury tourist resort, it stands out for its sea views, natural light, swimming pool, garden and terraces.
Just 5 minutes from Vale de Centeanes, stands one of the most popular beaches in the Algarve: Carvalho Beach, renowned for its warm, translucent waters and its access, which is made through a tunnel dug in the cliff. Beyond the tunnel, we’re in paradise.
The same paradise that can be found in this luxurious and sophisticated house, very close to the sea in Lagoa, Algarve. In this romantic villa, the highlight goes to the exquisite finishes, where the magnificent marble staircase, the Italian tiles, or the handrail manufactured in brass stand out. The infinity pool of the property is also unavoidable.
Between Carvoeiro beach and Armação de Pêra beach, there is Benagil Beach, the most photogenic in the Algarve and, therefore, leader in popularity on Instagram. It's a small and welcoming beach, known worldwide for its amazing cave and for being based in a lovely fishing village, full of irresistible restaurants.
Living in this small oasis is a luxury that should be combined with a house that is up to the landscape. It is the case of this villa, designed to welcome guests, with a delicious pavilion in the garden transformed into an apartment. There are also terraces, rest places, a swimming pool and an enormous and well-cared for garden.
Travelling 10 minutes by car from Benagil Beach, you will find Marinha Beach, for many considered the most beautiful beach in the Algarve, due to its magnificent rocks and natural tunnels. Tastes are not to be disputed and the choice is difficult to make. But CNN itself considered it one of the Best Beaches in the world in 2018. Marinha beach has been known as Praia Dourada (Golden Beach) for over twenty years.
Golden, and just five minutes from Marinha beach, is also this unique villa in Carvoeiro, with its swimming pool, garden and breathtaking sea views. Close to the beaches and golf courses, it also offers an open and magnificent view over the nature reserve area.
To the west of Carvoeiro village, there is one of the most impressive beaches in the Algarve: Caneiros Beach, embedded in the high pink cliffs, sprinkled with aromatic plants, such as thyme or sea lavender. In addition to the exceptional scenery, the beach, from where you can see Ponta do Altar and the old lighthouse, is also served by the famous restaurant “Rei das Praias”.
And it's very close to there that this pleasant house is located, in the quieter area of Carvoeiro. Full of details inside and outside, this villa with fireplace and air conditioning is perfect for all seasons.
Pintadinho Beach has a blue flag and a calm rare to find in summer. But there's also, next door, the Ferragudo centre, in the municipality of Lagoa, where there's a unique corridor of gardens with palm trees, which runs from the river, where there's a small fishing port and countless fresh fish restaurants, to the main square, Queen Dona Leonor.
It's an exceptional view that deserves such an apartment. The real estate property, set in a luxury tourist resort in the Algarve, offers a terrace that provides a unique panoramic view of the village, pool and gardens.
