Hotel
This is the location of our wedding venue. Please feel free to book a room here. ***Discount code to come*** Email: carvoeiro@tivoli-hotels.com
Flight
Pros: Direct flights from USA, generally cheaper than FAO. Good place to explore a few days when incoming or departing. Most common airport to fly into for this wedding Cons: Longer drive or train ride to destination
Flight
Pros: Closest airport to destination. Cons: No direct flights; requires layover. Smaller airport, may be more expensive
Flight
Pros: Often overlooked, but can be cost-effective Cons: Since this is in Spain, international car rental may be tricky across borders. No direct train into Algarve region from Seville
Rental Car
Car Rentals: Available at Lisbon Airport or downtown Tolls: ~€20 total (credit cards accepted at tolls) Overall Travel Time: ~2.5-3 hours General Instructions: A2 highway > A22 (Algarve motorway)
Travel Note
From Lisbon: 3.5-4.5hrs Operator: Rede Expressos Cost: €15-25 1) Depart from Sete Rios bus terminal in Lisbon. 2) Arrive at Lagoa or Portimao. 3) Taxi or Uber to Carvoeiro (15min)
Train
Overal Travel Time: ~3.5-4hrs Instructions: Depart from Lisboa Oriente station. Option 1: Take Alfa Pendular train (high-speed service) 2h22min Frequency: 2 daily departures -€21 for "Turistica" (Second Class) -€27.50 for "Conforto" (First Class) Advance Booking Discount: Up to 65% off when booked 8 or more days in advance Option 2: Take Intercidades (IC) - Intercity Service 2h50min Frequency: 3 daily departures from Lisbon's Entrecampos station -€20 for Second Class -€25.50 for First Class Advance Booking Discount: Up to 65% off when booked 8 or more days in advance ----> Take trains to the following stops: "Tunes" (~25min Uber to Carvoeiro, major train station, most trains stop here) OR "Portimao" (~15min Uber to Carvoeiro, fewer train stops here)