Location: Tavira region in Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Faro at 40
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 500
Metres
Car: not necessary
Cabanas is a traditional Portuguese fishing village which over the last few years been transformed into a tourist resort while still retaining its Algarvean charm it offers tourists and travellers alike the best of both worlds. Located just 5km east from the picturesque town of Tavira and within the Natural reserve of the Ria Formosa Cabanas has within easy walking distance some excellent restaurants/bars and a fantastic fully serviced beach which is reached by a 2 minute boat/ferrry ride. The train service form Conceicao (1km) takes who East towards Vila Real and Spain in just 30 mins and West towards Tavira (10 mins) and Faro (the capital) 45 mins. Tavira Island beach (Ilha de Tavira) is widely regarded as one of the best in Portugal especially for its facilities including excellent restaurants and water sports. Water parks and the Zoo marine are located west of Faro and are reached by coach pick ups in Cabanas, there is horse riding/trekking located a 20 min dirve away.