Tavira Old Town & Island
About
Tavira is one of the Algarve’s prettiest towns. Stroll over the old bridge, climb to the castle gardens and take the short ferry to Ilha de Tavira for a beach afternoon.
Why visit
- Charming and calm
- A mix of culture and beach
- Excellent seafood
Good to know
- The ferry to the island is short and frequent
- Bring a hat for the beach
- Combine with Ria Formosa for a full eastern-Algarve day
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Tavira Old Town & Island with Ria Formosa Lagoon Boat Trip and Loulé Municipal Market for a full day around Tavira.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Tavira Riverside Retreat (Tavira), about 100 m away. Sample listing.
- Vilamoura Marina Hotel (Vilamoura), about 42 km away. Sample listing.
- Albufeira Sun Club All Inclusive (Albufeira), about 53 km away. Sample listing.