Santo Estêvão
Travel Guide
Visit Santo Estêvão
AP Eva Senses
Staff were very helpful Great breakfast and because of an early morning checkout the hotel gave us some breakfast bags Location was good Only negative was some of the lifts were not working
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Occidental Faro
Lovely spacious room, central location, tastyfood
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Absolutely beautiful hotel and spotless! The ladies (Jessica/Jennifer?) at the front desk were incredible and gave great recommendations for places to eat, how to get to different areas etc. would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Secluded Villa With Heated Private Pool* Fully Refurbished And Modernised
The Villa was very clean and comfortable. The pool area had plenty of sun loungers but only two umbrellas. Would definitely need more. The location of the villa was very remote. Every taxi ordered had a lot of difficulty in finding us.
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025
Pedras d'el Rei
Gardens lovely and location near to Praia do Barril and Tavira excellent
Reviewed on Oct 11, 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 Nov 9, 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 spend time at Old Town. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall during your trip to Santa Maria e Santiago. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
Amazing West: Silves, Lagos & Sagres Day Tour
Private Tavira Jeep Tour - Salt Pans, Nature & Santa Luzia
- Hell's Pool
- Olhao Harbour
- Faro Island Beach
- Faro Marina
- Cabanas Beach
- Quarteira Beach
- Old Town
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Monte Gordo Beach
- Ilha de Tavira Beach
- Old Town Square
- Faro Cathedral
- Aqua Show Park
- Cacela Velha Beach
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Olhao Municipal Market
- Manta Rota Beach
- Altura Beach
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Verde Beach
- Tavira Castle
- Barril Beach
- Vale do Lobo Beach
- Quinta do Lago Beach
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour
- Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
- Roman Bridge
- Quinta do Lago Golf
- Estoi Palace
- Garrao Beach
- Loule Castle
