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Carvoeiro, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

Carvoeiro is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 10,141. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

10,141 Population 672/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro is a town and a former civil parish in the municipality (concelho) of Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new civil parish Lagoa e Carvoeiro. The population in 2011 was 2,721, in an area of 11.66 km². It is located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Lagoa.

People

Population10,141
Density672/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population10,141
Population Density672 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates37.0974°, -8.4685°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation20.3 inches (516 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 10,141. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.9°C), the coldest is Jan (14.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 714 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.3°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18° 54.3
Feb 14.8°C / 59°F 10.5° / 18.5° 75.5
Mar 15°C / 59°F 10.3° / 19.9° 100.0
Apr 16.3°C / 61°F 11.9° / 21.8° 82.8
May 18.1°C / 65°F 13.8° / 25.1° 27.5
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 15.5° / 27.5° 10.1
Jul 20.9°C / 70°F 15.9° / 28.4° 1.0
Aug 20.9°C / 70°F 16.8° / 28.9° 0.6
Sep 20.7°C / 69°F 16° / 26.5° 30.9
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 15.1° / 25.7° 136.1
Nov 17.4°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.1° 85.6
Dec 15.7°C / 60°F 11° / 19° 109.5
Carvoeiro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Portugal avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²)
Population Density672/sq mi
Coordinates37.0974°N, 8.4685°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

430 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 104 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M5.6 146 km
Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 138 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 94 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 121 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 89 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 83 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 100 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 144 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 130 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 112 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 122 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 85 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 76 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 26 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 103 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 97 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 132 km
Mar 31, 2010 95 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 138 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 99 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.3 m (60 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1755 LISBON Earthquake 18.3 m 50,000 136 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Carvoeiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Carvoeiro

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica de Carvoeiro
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Radio Stations near Carvoeiro

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Lagoa local music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Carvoeiro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anciente Slave Market
Casa da Cultura Islâmica e Mediterrânica
Casa das Artes e Ofícios da Freguesia de Marmelete
Casa Museu José Manuel da Graça Rosado Amôres
Casa-Museu João de Deus
Centro das Ciências de Lagos
Consciencia
Museu da Cortiça
Museu de Arte Sacra
Museu de Lagos Dr. José Formosinho
Museu Diogo Gonçalves
Museu do Traje e das Tradições
Museu Municipal de Arqueologia
Portimao Museum
Silves Archaeological Museum
Studio Bongard

Libraries in Carvoeiro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Municipal0.0
Arquivo Municipal de Albufeira0.0
Arquivo Municipal de Lagoa0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Portimão0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Silves0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Júlio Dantas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Lídia Jorge0.0

Farmers Markets in Carvoeiro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carvoeiro Municipal Market
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado da Guia
Mercado de Armação de Pera
Mercado de Armação de Pêra
Mercado de levante - viv'o mercado
Mercado de Pêra
Mercado de Tunes
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Munícipal das Ferreiras
Mercado Municipal de Albufeira
Mercado Municipal de Alvor
Mercado Municipal de Lagoa
Mercado Municipal de Santo Amaro
Mercado Municipal do Algoz
Municipal Market Silves

Hotels in Carvoeiro

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agua Hotels Vale da Lapa
Algar Seco Parque Apartments
Algar Seco Parque Villas
Baía Cristal
Carvoeiro Plaza
Colina da Lapa
Hotel Mirachoro Praia
Monte Santo Resort
Pestana Palm Gardens
Placid Village
Rocha Brava
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Restaurants in Carvoeiro

59 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Fonte
A Lota
A marisqueira
A Rede
A Vela
Algarve 2000 Restaurant and Bar
Bella Napoli
Boneca Bar
Brisa do Mar
Casa Lamy
Casa Palmeira
Casa Velha do Pescador
Chef's Kitchen
Da Donato
Don Carvoeiro
Dumar d‘Benagil
Encci Carvoeiro
Etxea
Flamingo
Grande Muralha
Gurkha Kitchen
Helder's Restaurant and Bar
Jan
Jardim do Farol
Julio's
La Bella Vita
La Mona Lisa
Le Cro Portugal (#1)
Mar d'Fora
Martins Grill
Martins Kulinarium
O Algar
O Chefe António
O Escondidinho
O Escondidinho
O Farol
O Indiano
O Litoral
O Pátio
O Stop
Onze
Palácio do Cone
Pimenta Preta
Pistache
Primavera
Rafaiol's
Restaurante Cafe Algarvia
Restaurante Cozinha da Avó
Restaurante Hexagone Steakhouse by Gilberto Gato
Restaurante Vale de Milho
Rocha Mar
Snack bar Edra
Sul Mar
Taste
Terroir
The Wolf
Trattoria Oliveira
Villa Medici
Vimar Grill

Cafes in Carvoeiro

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Fino
Delta Café Sesmarias
Luisa's Place
Pastelaria Lé Doce
The Grand Café
Tony's Snack Bar

Dentists in Carvoeiro

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Suevo Clinic, Marcus Letsch Medicina Dentária

Gas Stations in Carvoeiro

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cepsa

Golf Courses in Carvoeiro

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vale de Milho Golf

Breweries in Carvoeiro

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveja Artesanal Marafada
Cerveja Marafada

Stadiums & Teams in Carvoeiro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Carvoeiro

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Portimão AirportPRMMedium Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Lagos Airfield ULMSmall Airport
Martim Longo AirstripSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport
Pista da Torre VãSmall Airport
Pista do BeloSmall Airport

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carvoeiro

What is the population of Carvoeiro?

Carvoeiro has a population of 10,141 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 672 people per square mile, spread across 15.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Carvoeiro?

Carvoeiro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches.

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