Beaches

 
Tavira coastline is calm and peaceful, with extremely inviting kilometres of fine white sand beaches and warm water. 

The area is crossed by Ria Formosa Natural Reserve and the beaches all have EEC Blue Flag for cleanliness and pollution free water.
offering pleasant boat trips and the chance to observe the typical wetland flora and fauna, most particularly the water birds.

Ilha de Tavira, Praia do Barril, Terra Estreita, Praia de Cabanas, Fábrica, Mantarota are all close by (10/15 minute drive).

Driving a little further you will find Cacela Velha, Praia Verde or Monte Gordo.

Golf 

Algarve is known for it's abundant golf courses. Within a 20km radius there are 7 courses to choose from. Nearest is Benamor 20 minutes away and two other championship courses are a further 5 minutes along the same road and can be reached easily (Quinta da Ria). The prestigious new course of Monte Rei ( (Website hidden by Airbnb) was designed by Jack Nicklaus. Traveling only 10kms further on towards Spain, the challenging course of Castro Marim, approximately 25 minutes away. Just across the border are the Costa Esuri and Quinta do Vale (designed by Severiano Ballesteros) courses now growing in popularity. There are many more golf courses within easy reach. If you wanted a change or a day out you could go along the west coast, where there are many more prestigious courses, and are easily accessible in around 30/60 minutes along the A22 motorway.

Introducing Tavira

Set on either side of the meandering Rio Gilão, Tavira is a charming town that makes good use of its pretty river setting. The ruins of a hilltop castle, an old Roman bridge and a smattering of Gothic and Renaissance churches are among the attractions, and its enticing assortment of restaurants and guesthouses can make it difficult to leave. As elsewhere in the old Algarvian towns, Tavira is ideal for strolling: its warren of cobblestone streets hides, shady plazas and patisseries, and despite the growing number of tourists, there’s still a small, active fishing port. The town lies 3 km from the coast, near the beautiful and unspoiled beaches of “Ilha de Tavira”.