Luz de Tavira
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Visit Luz de Tavira
Occidental Faro
"Great, convenient location to historic town, pier, restaurants and bars, nice, clean room, helpful staff and most of all great rooftop bar and breakfast with small pool. The breakfast choices and quality are outstanding."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
"Love this hotel. So close to the airport, close to car hire, swimming pool on site,close to supermarket with café, altogether perfect place to stay. Beds comfy, lovely shower, what more can I say!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Real Marina Hotel & Spa
"The only thing we thought could be improved was the buffet evening meal, there were not many choices and for €28 thought it was a little overpriced. We are not fussy by any means but with a choice of only salmon kebabs & lamb chops thought it was a bit limited. Apart from that the breakfast was good ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Pedras d'el Rei
"Mörkt. Inget riktigt fönster. Trist uteplats"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Real Marina Residence
"We were delighted with the property and location. The only downside we found was motorbikes racing up and down the road outside apartment blocks all during the night reving their engines enough to waken you."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Lakeside Country Club
"I have stopped at the Lakeside around 6 times previously and always enjoyed it. The location is great however I stayed in apartment 42 and I feel it was very tired and in need of updating. There was no tv on the wall in the main bedroom and the bathroom vanity needs replacing due to wear over the ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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 take a trip to Old Town. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall during your stay in Santa Maria e Santiago. 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
Amazing West: Silves, Lagos & Sagres Day Tour
Best of the East: Faro, Olhão, and Tavira
- Faro Island Beach
- Olhao Harbour
- Faro Marina
- Olhao Municipal Market
- Ilha de Tavira Beach
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Tavira Castle
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
- Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour
- Manta Rota Beach
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Roman Bridge
- Terra Estreita Beach
- Estoi Palace
- Forum Algarve Mall
- Carmo Church
