Old Town Tours and Activities
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Dom Jose Beach Hotel
Reviewed on 5 May 2024
Pestana Alvor Praia Beach & Golf Hotel
Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024
Tours & day trips
See all 28 activitiesOpens in new tabFaro to Benagil Hiking Tour and Marinha beach
Cruises & boat tours
See all 5 activitiesOpens in new tabFrom Fuzeta: 2-Hour Southeast Ria Formosa Boat Trip
Adventure & outdoor
See all 4 activitiesOpens in new tabHalf-day birdwatching around Tavira
Popular places to visit
Roman Bridge
Despite its name, Tavira’s central footbridge wasn’t constructed during the Roman Empire, but it does sit where an ancient bridge once was.
Praca da Republica
Check out Tavira’s main square, which served as the town’s marketplace for centuries and is now surrounded by restaurants and elegant heritage buildings with preserved façades.
Misericordia Church
Dating back to the 16th century, this church is one of the Algarve’s most exquisite pieces of Renaissance architecture that includes remarkable stonemasonry.
Tavira Castle
Look out across the rooftops of historic Tavira from a tower in this ruined fortress, which has withstood royal sieges, pirate attacks and natural disasters.
Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo
If Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Santa Maria e Santiago.
Terra Estreita Beach
Make the most of the space at this gorgeous stretch of Ilha de Tavira’s coastline, where you can enjoy beach fun or explore the surrounding nature reserve.