This Tavira urban area is an ideal place to start your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to enjoy in the area, such as Tavira Castle, Barril Beach, and Roman Bridge. Take your time at Old Town before heading to these other fine sights.

Plan a trip to see Old Town

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The Navigator - Ocean Heights

$773

per person

Jan 13 - Jan 17

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Faro (FAO)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)

Brilliant place! Absolutely loved it! Everything is spotless, new and modern plus the sea view! Check in smooth as check out as well!

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve

$784

per person

Dec 12 - Dec 17

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Faro (FAO)

8.6/10 Excellent! (534 reviews)

Excellent staff. Great location. Short walk to sandy beach. Only negative is that it was a little remote from town.

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Viceroy At Ombria Algarve

$839

per person

Jan 13 - Jan 17

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Faro (FAO)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)

The stay was amazing! Joana at the front desk was super helpful. Ana at the spa gave an amazing massage. The property is beautiful and very clean. The room was spacious and was very comfortable.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Old Town

Tours & day trips

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Seville day trip from the Algarve

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour

Free cancellation available

Wildlife & nature

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Tavira City & Chocolate

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

Roman Bridge

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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.

Tavira Castle

4/5(19 reviews)

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.

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.

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.