Tavira Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tavira Castle showing a city
Tavira Castle showing a city
Roman Bridge
Praca da Republica which includes a fountain and a square or plaza
Ilha de Tavira Beach featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse

Where to stay in Tavira

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Picota

Though Picota may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Old Town and Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall.

Picota
AP Cabanas Beach & Nature - Adults Friendly

AP Cabanas Beach & Nature - Adults Friendly

4 out of 5
Rua Tuberaia Major. Cabanas de Tavira Tavira Algarve
The price is 2.467.499 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
2.467.499 ₫
2.615.549 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (263 reviews)
Modern clean rooms, excellent food service, friendly staff

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

AP Cabanas Beach & Nature - Adults Friendly
Vila Gale Tavira Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Tavira Resort Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua 4 de Octubro s/n Tavira
The price is 2.972.543 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
2.972.543 ₫
3.150.895 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (786 reviews)
Great stay very enjoyable

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Vila Gale Tavira Resort Hotel
Ozadi Tavira Hotel

Ozadi Tavira Hotel

4 out of 5
Quintas Das Oliveiras E N 125 Tavira
The price is 2.770.525 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
2.770.525 ₫
2.936.756 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (544 reviews)
Quiet, clean, friendly staff and excellent breakfast

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Ozadi Tavira Hotel
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Pedras d'el Rei

Pedras d'el Rei

3 out of 5
Pedras d'el Rei, Santa Luzia Tavira
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Tavira. Enjoy free parking, 3 beach bars and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Barril Beach and Terra Estreita Beach ...
7.8/10 Good! (225 reviews)
Gardens lovely and location near to Praia do Barril and Tavira excellent

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Pedras d'el Rei
Golden Club Cabanas

Golden Club Cabanas

3 out of 5
R. Tuberária Maj. Tavira Faro
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Tavira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cabanas Beach and Benamor Golf are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (137 reviews)
Excellent hotel with friendly staff
I was pleasantly surprised by everything at the Golden club hotel. I'd been slightly worried by some reviews before we arrived but i can honestly say our stay in August was excellent. It's a great 3 star hotel. All the staff were brilliant, my children went to kids club on our last 2 days and loved ...

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

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Popular places to visit

Tavira Castle showing a city

Tavira Castle

Tavira Castle is just one of the places to see in Santa Maria e Santiago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Tavira Castle
Roman Bridge showing a river or creek and a bridge

Roman Bridge

Learn about the local history of Santa Maria e Santiago when you take a trip to Roman Bridge. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Roman Bridge
Praca da Republica which includes a fountain and a square or plaza

Praca da Republica

Find out about the history of Santa Maria e Santiago when you take a trip to Praca da Republica. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Praca da Republica
Misericordia Church which includes a city

Misericordia Church

Misericordia Church is just one of the places to see in Santa Maria e Santiago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Misericordia Church

Old Town

Learn about the local history of Santa Maria e Santiago when you take a trip to Old Town. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Old Town

Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall during your stay in Santa Maria e Santiago. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall

Reviews of Tavira

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 63%
4 - Good
23
4 - Good 32%
3 - Okay
3
3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A really beautiful place to spend a few days!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It’s a pretty place to visit , try Fado Historical a very pleasant surprise

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Tavira is an immaculate Roman town. The people are very hospitable and we always feel very safe. Not many discos or clubs (we didn't see any, but plenty of bars. The Irish Bar just over the Roman Bridge was good fun.

5/5 - Excellent

Gerry

Great little town with good restaurants, try Cantinha do Emigrantes for well prepared food

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very pretty waterfront, with good restaurant choices on the north side

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Some fab eateries!

Cities near Tavira

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Loulé

Olhao which includes a city and a sunset

Olhao

Fuseta Beach View In Portugal, Shutterstock ID 734550997, Purchase Order: -

Moncarapacho e Fuseta

Ilha de Tavira is one of six barrier islands that makes up 18400 hectares of protected nature reserve along the Ria Formosa along with wetlands, mudflats and hundreds of species of plant and wildlife. The island itself has a commercialised centre with wooden walkways and cafes, bar, restaurants as well as a camping area (no hotels on the island). I felt a bit like i'd arrived at a theme park but once you go thought this and on to the beach, its lovely. A blue flag beach, 11km of coastline, sun shades and sun beds to rent but plenty of sand to spread out a towel away from the hustle and bustle. The island beach is only accessible by boat and there is a water taxi and ferry service that operates daily. During the summer tourist months the ferry runs from Tavira centre from the quay side near the indoor market. But in the offpeak months (even in May) you have to go to the Quatro Águas pier. (Don't be fooled by the ferry moored on the quay looking like it is waiting for passengers!) The walk to the ferry felt long, it was probably 20 minutes of so but in the baking sun along deserted road and salt fields it felt a trek. I'd recommend getting the bus if you can work out the timetables. Ferry Times: http://tavira.algarvetouristguide.com/beaches/tavira-island #NationalPark #Beach

Luz de Tavira