Santo Estêvão Travel Guide
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AP Eva Senses
Lovely hotel, attentive staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Occidental Faro
Had a lovely stay. The room was very comfortable and warm. The breakfast fabulous. The cocktails and views from roof top bar amazing. One slight negative was staff setting up restaurant for breakfast dragging not lifting chairs. I heard it all but just one of those things. I hope the floor is ok ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Staff were excellent,really enjoyed the service
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Pedras d'el Rei
Vale do Lobo Resort
Very pretty condo very equipped just need more comfortable beds. Will go again
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Lakeside Country Club
We were massively impressed with this resort. The apartment was so much better than we had anticipated. It was spacious and immaculately clean. It also had lots of amenities that we hadn’t expected - washing machine, dishwasher, iron, ironing board etc. There were also 2 x sofas, and dining tables ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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
Ria Formosa: Armona and Culatra Islands 3-Hour Boat Tour
Jeep Tour - Tavira, Salinas, Wildbirds & Santa Luzia
