Santa Maria e Santiago Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Maria e Santiago
Where to stay in Santa Maria e Santiago
Picota
Though Picota may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Roman Bridge and Old Town.
Hotel Don Rodrigues
Great room and amazing breakfast
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel Vila Gale Tavira
We loved our poolside room on the ground floor. It was a beautiful hotel, helpful staff, great breakfast! Would have liked to stay longer. Thank you!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Ozadi Tavira Hotel
My mum and I enjoyed our stay here. I think our most favourite thing was the daily shuttle which either took you to Tavira centre or Cabanas Beach. This was most helpful because we just used a ride hailing service for the other times our schedule didn't align with the shuttle timetable. There was ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Quinta da Baleeira
We loved every minute of our stay at Quinta da Baleeira. Communication with staff prior to our arrival was very good and we received a very warm welcome from the on-site host, Carolina, the moment we entered through the gates. Throughout our stay, Carolina helped us out with everything we needed. ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2025
Real Marina Residence
Great location
Reviewed on 7 May 2025
Cardeal Suites & Apartments
Exceptional property! We were greeted and shown around the property and all questions answered. Given several suggestions of restaurants and things to do. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Tavira Olive Experience Factory Tour and Tasting
Ria Formosa: Armona and Culatra Islands 3-Hour Boat Tour
