Malhao Travel Guide
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AP Eva Senses
Staff were pleasant and welcoming. We checked in quickly and were given earlier access to our room. We have stayed there before in a Marina view room, floor 3, which was lovely. This time I made the mistake of booking a city view room. We were on floor 1, facing the street. The traffic noise was ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Great rooftop bar and pool.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Roots Hotel
Staff were very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The room ( first floor facing the street) was extremely clean with a comfortable bed, good shower room and very useful, well-equipped kitchen area. Unfortunately, our room was directly opposite to a very bright street light which was on all ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Pedras d'el Rei
Real Marina Residence
The fridge and cupboards were very stinky. No help from front desk whatsoever. Does not worth the money.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Aerya
Spacious, clean, cooking at washing facilities on premises. Although bathroom was shared it was really clean and the communal kitchen area was also clean and well equipped. Would definitely use this again. Superb restaurant right next door. Really close to airport, a really good find!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Old Town
Learn about the local history of Santa Maria e Santiago when you take a trip to Old Town. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall during your stay in Santa Maria e Santiago. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
Tavira Olive Experience Factory Tour and Tasting
