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Tavira (Portuguese pronunciation: [tɐˈviɾɐ] ⓘ) is a Portuguese town and municipality, capital of the Costa do Acantilado, situated in the east of the Algarve on the south coast of Portugal. It is 28 kilometres (17 miles) east of Faro and 75 kilometres (47 miles) west of Huelva across the river Guadiana into Spain.
Jul 8, 2024 · Forget the crowded Praia do Camilo in Lagos or Praia da Rocha in Portimão, Tavira has one of the most pristine beaches in the Algarve Region – Tavira Island. Set over 7km of sandy shoreline, the sandbar island never seems overcrowded and is easily accessible to the town by an inexpensive ferry.
Dec 13, 2023 · Thinking of visiting Tavira in Portugal and wondering what to expect? In this guide, we share some of the very best places to see and things to do in Tavira on your first visit. We also include a few of the nicest places to visit near Tavira that are really worth your time as well.
Set on either side of the meandering Rio Gilão, Tavira is arguably the Algarve's most charming town. The ruins of a hilltop castle, an old Roman bridge and a smattering of Gothic and Renaissance churches are among its historic attractions.