Things To Do

Taste Tavira

Tavira is Versatile

Tavira has it all

On walking distance or within a short ride.

Your apartment has the optimum location. Free parking, a quiet and safe location.

Within 150m you walk into the old town of Tavira, the pearl of the Algarve. Explore it or take the ferry to Tavira Island.

Bars and Restaurants

Plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance and close by! Next to the Roman Bridge you will find several cafe’s and bars, including a winestore with outside service and very good icecream in the same shop! The terraces offer all day ambiance with morning sun and afternoon shadow. To start the day up, take a ´bica´ (small coffee) and a ´pastel de nata´ (traditional sweet pastry, based on cream and dough) as the Portuguese do. One of our favourite places in that respect is ‘Tavirense’, two corners away. ‘Tchin-cheese’ in the Rua da Libardade (main street) is a lovely winebar (French owners) for an aperitif and offers some excellent cheeses.

Other bars to remember
  • Bar 22 Tavira
  • Irish Pub Tavira, both on the waterfront
  • Rooftop Bar Nomad, Hotel Maria Nova
  • And many more
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Restaurants

Portuguese lunchtime is somewhat between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and dinnertime from 7 p.m. onwards.

As restaurants we enjoyed (but we love to hear your experiences)

  • Come na Gaveta Gastrobar
  • Bio.tequim vegetariano
  • Avant Garde
  • Mira
  • A Ver Tavira (*Michelin)
  • Bartô Sushi
  • Copello (Sta Luzia)
  • Os Fialhos (Luz de Tavira/Pinheiro, Rio Formosa)

Culture and NAture

Tavira boasts some incredible historical landmarks and interesting history. Tavira history dates back to the Phoenician times. Over the centuries, the town has been occupied by the Romans, Moors, and Portuguese, each leaving their mark on Tavira’s architecture, culture, and traditions.
Ria Formosa is a Natural Park that runs from Faro to near Castro Marim, it’s one of Nature’s untouched paradises and the ideal place if you want to have a nice and relaxed moment.

Suggestions

Rent a Bike (Abilio Bikes) and explore the "Rota da Costa Atlântica"

Oranges

A nice walk along the plantations. Turn left at the Fire Station and take the Estrada da Barreta.

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Beaches

Tavira Island (Portuguese: Ilha de Tavira) is found South of the city and can only be reached by boat, which departs from the city center and from Quatro-Aguas. The Island is 11Km long and varies between 1Km and 150m width. It’s considered to be one of the best beaches in the Algarve Region, and it includes areas where naturism can be practised without problems. The Island belongs to the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve, which is popular it’s birds and flamingos, a delight for bird lovers.
The Praia do Barril is a must-visit spot, where you can walk through an old fishing village to reach kilometers of golden beaches and dunes and crystal-clear waters.  

“Great sandy beach with nice amenities and ferry ride is added fun. We loved to walk along it for miles”

Golf Courses

In the immediate area are 3 excellent golf courses to the east of the town. The first is the 18-hole Benamor Golf Course, the next are the 18-hole Quinta de Cima Golf Course and its’ sister course the 18-hole Quinta da Ria Golf Course. Some distance further away to the north-east is the excellent (Portugal #1) 18-hole Monte Rei Golf Course.

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“I love Tavira. It is my favorite town in Algarve. Great ambiance and good weather all year round”
Kate
Trip Advisor
"Loved our time spent at the beach as well as the ferry ride to and fro. Lovely beaches; great for walking; many beach food venues"
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Michelle
Tripadvisor
"Superb golf courses. What a course. I thought Quinta da Ria was impressive, but Quinta de Cima just blew me away"
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Michael
Tripadvisor