Cabanas

Travel Guide

The boardwalk stretches along the river front, nice for a leisurely stroll or to sit and enjoy an icecream whilst looking out over the Ria Formosa #NationalPark. You can get a boat/water taxi across the river to the beach Ilha de Cabanas. The boardwalk runs parallel to the avenida which is lined with cafes and bars, the vibe is casual, and the alfresco dining view is hampered slightly by the boardwalk.
The boardwalk stretches along the river front, nice for a leisurely stroll or to sit and enjoy an icecream whilst looking out over the Ria Formosa #NationalPark. You can get a boat/water taxi across the river to the beach Ilha de Cabanas. The boardwalk runs parallel to the avenida which is lined with cafes and bars, the vibe is casual, and the alfresco dining view is hampered slightly by the boardwalk.
I recommend a walk along the boardwalk with a stop for an icecream from one of the café shops on the street, but take a seat on one of the benches not the café an enjoy the view over the Ria Formosa #NationalPark wetlands. From here get a boat/water taxi across the river to the beach Ilha de Cabanas for a spot of sunbathing or birdwatching as rare birds come to the wetlands to breed.
The view from Cabanas across the Ria Formasa Parque Natural, an extensive network of wetlands running along the east coast of the Algarve from Faro to Manta Rota. A protected area of outstanding beauty that is home to migrating birds during the winter as well as breeding birds, fish and other wildlife. But the best bit for me is the beach Ilha de Cabanas a short boat trip across the river. #NationalPark #Beach
I love these beautiful purple trees in Portugal, no idea what they are called but they are so pretty!

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4 out of 5
Rua Tuberaia Major. Cabanas de Tavira Tavira Algarve
The price is S$128 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
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Golden Club Cabanas

Golden Club Cabanas

3 out of 5
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Pedras da Rainha

Pedras da Rainha

3 out of 5
Pedras da Rainha Tavira
The price is S$92 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
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Stay at this golf resort in Tavira. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Cabanas Beach and Benamor ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (261 reviews)
The staff were helpful, friendly and polite and the facilities on site were good. It was also in a good location within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops and the seafront. The supermarket on site was also convenient and well stocked. Our apartment was in a quiet part of the compex, but ...

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Golden Club Cabanas

3 out of 5
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Pedras d'el Rei

Pedras d'el Rei

3 out of 5
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Real Marina Residence

Real Marina Residence

4 out of 5
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The apartment was excellent with nice view nice a clean everything was perfect im gonna back there next time again

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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.

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