A villa all to yourself, with its own pool: the dream, as long as the water is heated. Heating is sometimes extra, and I say so on each listing. In Carvoeiro, the village houses run down to a small beach framed by cliffs. Here are the 4 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Carvoeiro, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Luxury Villa & Pool Sea views walk to Town & Beach (Casa Tara), Stunning villa, large heatable pool, manmade beach and Villa Carvoeiro, pool heating, tennis table, snooker.
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
4 places shown
The pool. Heated private pool, south-facing and fenced, with entry steps and a pool house (shower, toilet, fridge).
The pool comes up in 24 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra, with a price that varies by season and length of stay: ask for a quote when you book.
The pool. Large 12 × 5 m pool that can be heated, at a six-bedroom villa (sleeps up to 14).
The pool comes up in 6 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: £50 a night, charged for the whole stay and to be chosen when you book.
The pool. Fenced private pool with sea views, heating on request. Three-bedroom villa sleeping seven.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra and the price isn't published: ask the host before you book.
The pool. Private outdoor pool, heated and available year-round, surrounded by sun loungers. Renovated single-storey villa.
The pool comes up in 19 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €35.71 a day.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is Luxury Villa & Pool Sea views walk to Town & Beach (Casa Tara) (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.97/5 (30 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Stunning villa, large heatable pool, manmade beach (4.93/5) and Villa Carvoeiro, pool heating, tennis table, snooker (4.89/5).
Yes at Casa Ana - Superbly Renovated with Heated Private Pool: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Carvoeiro gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Solarium with heated pool (optional) | Private pool with optional heating | null | No guest reviews |
Sources: Kayak, Oyster, Airbnb, Kayak, Pestana (site officiel), Expedia.
