Guidebook for Tavira
Food Scene
“If you like good, simple, tasty fish. The fish on offer will depend on what they bought in the morning... no guarantee on any type of fish to be available. You can try as many as you wish... the different fish is offered to the tables as its grilled and you just have to say yes or no to the offer. You pay per fish. Great for lunch and get there early (12.30 hrs) or you will have to wait for a table...”
20 locals recommend
Três Palmeiras
Rua Daniel Madeira“If you like good, simple, tasty fish. The fish on offer will depend on what they bought in the morning... no guarantee on any type of fish to be available. You can try as many as you wish... the different fish is offered to the tables as its grilled and you just have to say yes or no to the offer. You pay per fish. Great for lunch and get there early (12.30 hrs) or you will have to wait for a table...”
O Tacho - Take Away Tavira
58 Av. Dr. Mateus Teixeira de AzevedoTraditional take away food. Menu changes daily.
“"Mercearia Conserveira" shop: every Thursday from 18.00 to 20.00 hrs they hold a wine and olive oil tasting, showcase of canned fish and teach you about their history. € 6 per person. next to the old town market”
Largo Doutor José Pires Padinha
Largo José Pires Padinha“"Mercearia Conserveira" shop: every Thursday from 18.00 to 20.00 hrs they hold a wine and olive oil tasting, showcase of canned fish and teach you about their history. € 6 per person. next to the old town market”
Drinks & Nightlife
Praça da República
Praça da RepúblicaTavira meeting point
Sightseeing
Santa Luzia
Octopus capital fishing village.
“Tavira Castle now consists of remains of two square towers, one octagonal tower and walls on three sides. None of the towers possess the characteristics of a keep although there surely must have been one. In the interior of the Castle lies now a small garden. You can climb to most of walls and towers. The castle can be visited, for free, during the daytime until 5:00pm. There is a local legend in where is referred the existence of an enchanted Moorish female, which appears crying her destiny on the night of St. John (24th Of June – main city festivity). She would be the daughter of Aben-Fabila, Moorish governor which disappeared by magic after enchanting the daughter, when Tavira was conquered from the Moors. The story tells the Moorish governor intended to return, to conquer Tavira again and ransom his daughter, but he never did it. ”
73 locals recommend
Castelo de Tavira
Largo Abu-Otmane“Tavira Castle now consists of remains of two square towers, one octagonal tower and walls on three sides. None of the towers possess the characteristics of a keep although there surely must have been one. In the interior of the Castle lies now a small garden. You can climb to most of walls and towers. The castle can be visited, for free, during the daytime until 5:00pm. There is a local legend in where is referred the existence of an enchanted Moorish female, which appears crying her destiny on the night of St. John (24th Of June – main city festivity). She would be the daughter of Aben-Fabila, Moorish governor which disappeared by magic after enchanting the daughter, when Tavira was conquered from the Moors. The story tells the Moorish governor intended to return, to conquer Tavira again and ransom his daughter, but he never did it. ”
Salt pans are a common sight in this region, since Tavira is so intertwined with the history of salt. The ancient technology adapted to the landscape of the Ria Formosa turns the salt pans into outdoors chemistry labs. These are an important and humanized environment for several species of birds and microscopic beings. For all these reasons we challenge you to integrate this visit. We guarantee you that you will not look at a crystal of salt the same way.
7 locals recommend
Estrada das 4 Águas
Estrada das 4 ÁguasSalt pans are a common sight in this region, since Tavira is so intertwined with the history of salt. The ancient technology adapted to the landscape of the Ria Formosa turns the salt pans into outdoors chemistry labs. These are an important and humanized environment for several species of birds and microscopic beings. For all these reasons we challenge you to integrate this visit. We guarantee you that you will not look at a crystal of salt the same way.
Cacela Velha is a tiny, picturesque village with a fort and a church sitting on a cliff overlooking the lagoon and the sea. You can take nice walks through the country and along the lagoon shore of the Ria Formosa (at low tide) between Cacela Velha and near-by Fábrica
158 locals recommend
Cacela Velha
Cacela Velha is a tiny, picturesque village with a fort and a church sitting on a cliff overlooking the lagoon and the sea. You can take nice walks through the country and along the lagoon shore of the Ria Formosa (at low tide) between Cacela Velha and near-by Fábrica
Getting Around
Abílio Bikes - Shop & Rentals
23A R. João Vaz Corte RealTuk Tuk Tavira is more than a Tour, it is the most unique way to experience the history, culture and natural heritage of Tavira. A city of incomparable beauty in the southwest Algarve, in the small garden planted by the sea, Portugal!
The tours are conducted in a motor vehicle, with the driver providing interesting fun facts and being the perfect turistic guide. An excellent way to get to know the corners and details of Tavira you wouldn´t go to or notice by foot. You can not find more helpful & friendlier guides to be at the driving seat of your travels through Tavira. He will go that little bit further in service delivery!
R. Alm. Candido Dos Reis
Rua Almirante Cândido dos ReisTuk Tuk Tavira is more than a Tour, it is the most unique way to experience the history, culture and natural heritage of Tavira. A city of incomparable beauty in the southwest Algarve, in the small garden planted by the sea, Portugal!
The tours are conducted in a motor vehicle, with the driver providing interesting fun facts and being the perfect turistic guide. An excellent way to get to know the corners and details of Tavira you wouldn´t go to or notice by foot. You can not find more helpful & friendlier guides to be at the driving seat of your travels through Tavira. He will go that little bit further in service delivery!
Parks & Nature
Located about 7Km of Tavira in Santo Estêvão, this idyllic scenery is composed by a waterfall forming a round pond, of a Mediterranean green, surrounded by a refreshing arboreous area. Very enjoyable for an adventurous open air lunch and a quick swim in the hot Summer days.
After parking, the access to the Pego do Inferno is made for about 100 meters until reaching a wooden stairway, where the pedestrian walk starts, descending for about 300 or 400 meters down.
76 locals recommend
Pego do Inferno
Located about 7Km of Tavira in Santo Estêvão, this idyllic scenery is composed by a waterfall forming a round pond, of a Mediterranean green, surrounded by a refreshing arboreous area. Very enjoyable for an adventurous open air lunch and a quick swim in the hot Summer days.
After parking, the access to the Pego do Inferno is made for about 100 meters until reaching a wooden stairway, where the pedestrian walk starts, descending for about 300 or 400 meters down.