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Pego do Inferno
- beach
- country
EM514-2
8800, Tavira
This waterfall on the Asseca stream is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Algarve region. After leaving the car in the parking lot, go for about 100 meters to a staircase, which goes down about 400 meters to the waterfall.
Praia do Homem Nu
- beach
Praia do Homem Nu
8800, Tavira
Inserted in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, it is only possible to reach this naturist beach through Praia do Barril. The most typical way to get there is by taking a tourist train, but you can also walk.
Praia da Terra Estreita / Praia de Santa Luzia
- beach
Praia da Terra Estreita / Praia de Santa Luzia
8800, Tavira
This beach is located in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, opposite the village of Santa Luzia, the name by which it is also known. To get to the other side, access is guaranteed by a boat that makes these trips periodically, with a cost of €2.10, round trip. In the village of Santa Luzia there are restaurants and bares that serve octopus as a specialty.
Foz do Rio Gilão
- beach
- country
Foz do Rio Gilão
8800, Tavira
River also called Séqua or Ribeira da Asseca, it is navigable, at high tide, by trawlers and other small boats.
Jardim Público de Tavira
- country
- leisure
Rua do Cais
8800-354, Tavira
Garden with a bandstand, some monuments and a terrace. Inside, there is a lake with a fountain and a wide variety of floral species. It is a good choice for a different night out, given that, in the summer, it usually hosts cultural activities.
Forte da Conceição / Forte de São João / Forte de São João da Barra
- heritage
Sítio da Fortaleza
8800-595, Tavira
Fort dating from the 17th century, with a four-pointed star plan and a gate preceded by a moat. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest.
Castelo e Muralhas de Tavira
- heritage
Largo Abu-Otmane
8800-312, Tavira
The bases of the defensive system were built between the 8th and 13th centuries, during Muslim rule. The primitive Moorish fortification later underwent improvement works after the Christian Reconquest, ordered by King Dom Dinis. Currently, you can still see some parts of the wall, the Arco da Misericórdia and a part of the Alcáçova that maintains its medieval characteristics. Inside the walls, the beautiful garden stands out.
Praia da Ilha de Cabanas
- beach
Praia da Ilha de Cabanas
8800, Tavira
Wonderful and extensive tongue of clean sand, clean waters, ideal for fans of sport fishing. It has harmoniously lined up straw hats and several restaurants and beach bars. Access to the beach is by boat for 1.50 euros (round trip). Located in front of Cabanas, a tuna fishing village that has not yet lost its identity, you can see the anchored boats that keep the traps for octopus fishing and the nets for artisanal fishing.
Praia do Barril
- beach
Praia do Barril
8800-531, Santa Luzia
Beach much sought after by tourists, inserted in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa. The most typical way to get there is by taking a tourist train that connects Pedras de El-Rei to the beach for 3 euros (round trip), allowing you to enjoy a pleasant walk that takes in a vast area of pine forest and dunes. There are those who go on foot, but it is a long journey. At the end of the journey, you will find white sand as far as the eye can see, calm waters that make it a truly pleasant place. The beach …
Porto de Recreio de Tavira
- beach
Estrada das Quatro Águas
8800, Ilha de Tavira
Small port, for all types of recreational boats. With river transport companies that ensure the transport of people to the beach and small excursions.