Airport transfers & transport round the area::
We can arrange your airport transfers with a local cab firm at discounted prices. We can organise your car hire with a local company, to collect on your arrival at Faro Airport at no extra charge or for just part of your holiday delivered to your apartment (we have no financial interest in either of these, but they are companies used by friends and family with 100% satisfaction!)
Bicycle hire is available in Tavira town. Trains go to other parts of the Algarve or further into Portugal. Local buses go to other parts of the Algarve; buses from Tavira bus station travel further afield including Seville and other parts of Spain.
Private boat trips can be organised completely tailor-made to suit your wishes and very good value for money; eg fishing, bird watching in the Ria Formosa, exploring the coast, etc. Why not take a short boat trip to one of the nearby deserted beaches, or to Santa Luzia village for a leisurely cheap fish lunch in a little restaurant overlooking the sea?
Miscellaneous additional information::
Safety: the apartment has smoke alarms, fire extinguisher and fire blanket. There are NO gas installations in this building.
The apartment has a security safe for guests' use free-of-charge, selection of books and cd's, comprehensive information folder.
The apartment is cleaned to a high standard before clients' arrival.
There is a small charge for using the Tavira Garden gym and football/tennis court.
Facilities in the Tavira Garden laundry, which includes tumble dryer, may be used by guests for a small charge.
Sometimes access to the apartment on arrival may not be until 5pm, and/or guests may be asked to vacate the apartment on departure day by 10am, but only if necessary for changeover/cleaning purposes. Luggage storage is available.
We meet arriving clients personally at Tavira Garden, and, as we live very nearby, we can deal promptly with any queries during your stay.
Shops and Internet facililities::
It's just a very short walk from Tavira Garden to the fascinating old town, harbour and Roman Bridge areas of Tavira, where you will also find the tourist information office near the medieval castle.
Nearest supermarket, approx 100 metres (open 7 days per week, 9am-9pm). Nearest bakers, cafés, bars, chemist, post office, other small shops, cash point, approx 700 metres. There are numerous small shops dotted around Tavira.
Browse round the large daily market in the town which sells local fresh produce, fruit/vegetables, fish and meat.
Internet facilities are available at several places in the town and the old covered marketplace in Tavira is a WiFi zone.
Are you looking for another property to rent at Tavira Garden? Do check our garden studio apartment shown on Holiday Rentals property No 84456.
Golf:
Four top quality golf courses are within easy reach - the nearest, Benamor (5,500 metres, par 71) was designed by Sir Henry Cotton and is just 4km from Tavira Garden.
Other nearby golf courses include
Quinta de Cima; 6,256 metres, par 72 - 10 minutes drive away.
Quinta da Ria; 6,110 metres, par 72 - 10 minutes drive away.
Castro Marim; 5,466 metres, par 72 - 20 minutes drive away.
The new Jack Nicklaus Monte Rei golf complex is approx 15 minutes drive away.
Lots of other golf courses in western Algarve and western Spain are less than an hour's drive from Tavira Garden.
A substantial discount, currently approx 30%, may be obtained at local golf courses with a Tavira Garden card.
Golf club hire is available including trolleys.
Guest Book:
'We had a great holiday! The apartment was superb and the Tavira area is something of a well-kept secret.' Renee (April 2007).
'The apartment was just perfect and you really made us feel very welcome with all your useful information. I am now telling everyone about the place.' Pauline (April 2007).
'The apartment is lovely and a credit to you.' Tracy (May 2007).
'Tavira really is a hidden treasure. The food was excellent and the pace of life just right. We very much enjoyed staying in your apartment which was very comfortable and clean, and ideal for us.' Nick (May 2007).
'We would have loved to have stayed for another week. We particularly enjoyed lounging by the pool which was never very busy.' Rachel (July 2007).
'We had a lovely holiday. The apartment is super. We'll be back next year!' Caroline (August 2007).
'We had a ball! The apartment was lovely and perfect for our needs. We will definitely be making a return visit.' Johanna (November 2007).
Other Activities:
BIRD WATCHING, particularly around the Ria Formosa Natural Park. FISHING, boat hire can be arranged. KITE SURFING, in nearby Cabanas village.