Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Monte Carvoeiro, Portugal your home away from home

Monte Carvoeiro

The holiday resort of Monte Carvoeiro is located on the gorgeous Algarve coast in the south of Portugal. The mild Mediterranean climate, beautiful Algrave beaches and relatively low-cost of living have made the Algarve coast popular with tourists looking to rent holiday villas, as well as with British expatriates. The scenic resort of Monte Carvoeiro is located on a hill with panoramic sea views and is a short walk from Carvoeiro village.

Things to do in Monte Carvoeiro

Most families rent Monte Corvoeiro villas for the beautiful sandy beaches and gorgeous weather. There many water sport facilities available to those who want to windsurf, scuba dive or sail at Centeanes, Marinha or Benagil beach. You can also hire a boat and explore the coves, rocky inlets and grottos along the coastline.

Other sporting activities in the area include tennis and golf. There are numerous golf courses within a few minutes driving distance from Monte Corvoeiro apartments including Pestana Golf Resort, Penina golf course and Vilamoura golf course.

The untouched coastline and beautiful inland scenery makes the Algarve perfect for walking holidays or hiking, however if you are feeling too lazy to walk you can explore the area on one of the bus tours or Jeep safaris. These personalized tours offer you the chance to explore authentic Portugal and the scenic delights of the Algarve.

Monte Corvoeiro and the village of Carvoeiro have a wide variety of restaurants and cafes where you can taste of typical Algrave dishes such as Cataplana, the local shellfish specialty. Popular restaurants include “Mistral” and “Chefe António”. One café that is not to be missed is the cliff top Algar Seco, where you can enjoy a phenomenal view while having a drink. You have to climb a long flight of stairs to reach to top so be sure to bring good walking shoes.

Places to go on holiday in Monte Carvoeiro

Only 7km outside of Monte Carvoeiro is Slide and Splash Water Park, where the whole family can enjoy water rides. Zoomarine is nearby. This theme park and aquarium has dolphin shows, and several theme rides. Krazy World is another attraction suitable for children and is only 25km away from Monte Carvoeiro. Here there is a crocodile park, a petting farm, ponny rides, mini golf and quad bikes. It is a great place to take children on a day trip if you are staying in a Monte Carvoeiro villa.

Weather in Monte Carvoeiro

Monte Carvoeiro has a typical Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. Winters are short and mild with temperatures rarely dropping below 15°C. Whether you rent one of the beautiful villas in Monte Carvoeiro during winter or summer you are sure to experience pleasant weather.

Flights to Monte Carvoeiro

The closest airport is Faro Airport (FAO), which is only a 40-minute drive away from apartments in Monte Carvoeiro. EasyJet and Thomson Fly both provide cheap flights to Faro from various airports in the UK. From there you can take a bus or hire a car and drive to the village of Carvoeiro.