Whether it's a romantic getaway or a family vacation, a trip to the coast is sure to keep you happy. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon together along the shoreline at Barril Beach.

This Tavira Island stretch of coastline is an interesting place to begin your day of sightseeing. There's lots to discover in the vicinity, such as Tavira Castle, Roman Bridge, and Cabanas Beach. Wander around at your leisure at Barril Beach before making tracks to these other fine sights.

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Pestana Alvor South Beach, Premium Suite Hotel

Torralta

per person

Sep 20 - Sep 23

found 2 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Faro (FAO)

8.8/10 Excellent! (87 reviews)

Amazing staff. Clean. Vibes.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Pestana Viking Beach & Spa Resort

Alporchinhos

per person

Sep 15 - Sep 20

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Faro (FAO)

8.4/10 Very Good! (491 reviews)

Is older that it looks on the pictures Stuff is ok Rooms are tiny View amazing so overall is 3-4 stars

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club

per person

Sep 22 - Sep 27

found 15 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Faro (FAO)

7.8/10 Good! (659 reviews)

It was not a 5 star property. You had to buy pool towels. While it was described as being on the beach, you had to rent chairs for 20€ to be on the beach. The inclusive restaurants were mediocre at best. The bars had no ginger ale got more than a week. We had to go to local supermarket and purchase our own for use at the bar. There were no frozen cocktails.

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Barril Beach

Tours & day trips

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Seville day trip from the Algarve

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Zip Line - Back in Time Spain to Portugal Tour

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

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Tavira 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave and Snorkeling

Free cancellation available

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

Though Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Santa Maria e Santiago while you are here.

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.