Barril Beach
Visit Barril Beach
Tours & day trips
See all 31 activitiesOpens in new tabJeep Safari 4X4 Algarve Expedition with Lunch Included
Cruises & boat tours
See all 11 activitiesOpens in new tabFrom Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 6 activitiesOpens in new tabTavira Olive Experience Factory Tour and Tasting
Popular places to visit
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.
Ilha de Tavira Beach
Stretch out on the broad beach facing Tavira’s neighboring island, where the gentle waves of the Atlantic Ocean meet soft, golden sands.
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.
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.
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.
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.