Santa Maria e Santiago
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Visit Santa Maria e Santiago

Ozadi Tavira Hotel
Staff were accommodating in every way and made us feel most welcome. Room was clean, spacious and beds were comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding with many offerings of eggs, cold meats and cheeses, cereals & yogurts and breads and pastries. Wonderful fresh squeezed orange juice in a tasteful sun ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025

Vila Gale Tavira Resort Hotel
Every thing was good the breakfast the restaurant was also very good good not fault our stay
Reviewed on 26 Nov, 2025

AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly
Enjoyed our stay very much Only comment was that when showering water leaked into bathroom but did not spoil our stay Would highly recommend Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Nov, 2025

Quinta da Baleeira
We loved every minute of our stay at Quinta da Baleeira. Communication with staff prior to our arrival was very good and we received a very warm welcome from the on-site host, Carolina, the moment we entered through the gates. Throughout our stay, Carolina helped us out with everything we needed. ...
Reviewed on 16 May, 2025

Flattered to be In Algarve

Morgado Apartment in Tavira
This was a lovely place to stay. Beautiful apartment, well set up, in a great location. We really enjoyed the pool and there was a good restaurant and a grocer at the end of the drive. We had issues getting into the apartments but they answered all our calls and it could in part have been due to ...
Reviewed on 26 Sept, 2025
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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.

Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo
If Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Santa Maria e Santiago.
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.
Things to do

Ria Formosa: Armona and Culatra Islands 3-Hour Boat Tour

Tavira Olive Experience Factory Tour and Tasting




