Tavira:
Tavira is a picturesque town with cobbled streets and tiled roof buildings, it also has an abundance of pavement cafe's and bars to sit and watch the world go by. The river Gilao meets the river Sequa and the Roman bridges that cross it are very attractive. Take the little train or horse drawn carriage around Tavira to see the sights. The beaches around the area are blue flag standard and those close by are part of the Ria Formosa National Park,
Visit Praia Barril beach which you can access by a little train or by foot, Ilha de Tavira beach by boat from Tavira centre, cabanas beach accessed by boat or if you prefer to drive up to the beach visit Praia Verde, Altura, Monte Gordo and many more.
In the summer there is a good program of evening entertainment much of it open air and free.
July and August are the months when the cine club film festival visit the town and well worth a look.
Other festivals are the medieval or the Easter parade in Tavira.
Local Activities:
Visit the sea salt flats or the oyster and fish farms, go to the obsevatory tower in the north of the city or visit the castle.
Take a paddle steamer down the Guardian River to Alcotim or visit the Zoo Marine, the Aqualand pool or go karting, all a short drive away.
Take the ferry from Villa Real to Ayomonte a lovely village just over the Spanish border for Tapas and some cool beer.
There are several open markets in the area Tavira has one daily and there is a Sunday market only a few mins drive away.
Restaurants:
Restaurants in the area are plentiful and serve local produce, the fish being caught daily
Try the fish stew called 'Cataplana' at the Patio restaurant or a Chinese at Dong Cheng in Bishops square real name Praca Padhina.
Eat Portugese steak overlooking the harbour, a short distance fro the property in cabanas there are several more restaurants one being 'Pedros' who serve fresh fish and meats try the skewered prawns.
Tavira lies at the centre of the eastern Algarve coast and is its a picturesque town. It sits on both sides of the river Gilão, linked by four road bridges, a train bridge and an ancient pedestrian bridge. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed. Its a big enough town to have everything you want, yet small enough to walk from one side to the other in 15 minutes.
Golf:
There are three 18 hole golf courses and one 9 hole
Benamor – 2 Km
Quinta da Ria – 6 Km
