4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
A really beautiful place to spend a few days!
Tavira
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Where to stay in Tavira
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.
Popular places to visit
Tavira Castle
4/5(64 reviews)
Look out across the rooftops of historic Tavira from a tower in this ruined fortress, which has withstood royal sieges, pirate attacks and natural disasters.
Roman Bridge
4.5/5(64 reviews)
Despite its name, Tavira’s central footbridge wasn’t constructed during the Roman Empire, but it does sit where an ancient bridge once was.
Praca da Republica
Check out Tavira’s main square, which served as the town’s marketplace for centuries and is now surrounded by restaurants and elegant heritage buildings with preserved façades.
Misericordia Church
Dating back to the 16th century, this church is one of the Algarve’s most exquisite pieces of Renaissance architecture that includes remarkable stonemasonry.
Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo
If Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Santa Maria e Santiago.
Old Town
4.5/5(2 reviews)
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.
Things to do
From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour
S$70
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Tavira Olive Experience Factory Tour and Tasting
S$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tavira City Tuk Tuk Tour - 1h Tavira City Tour
S$105
per adult
Porto to Algarve with stops up to 2 Cities in Coimbra and Évora
S$1,124
per adult
Tuk tuk Tour Tavira Total - 2h00 - Includes Tuna Museum and Fishing Village
S$155
per adult
Jeep Safari 4X4 Algarve Expedition with Lunch Included
S$98
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Tavira
4.6
Top destination
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!