Santo Estêvão
Travel Guide
Visit Santo Estêvão
Occidental Faro
"The location is super convenient, clean and spacious. The rooftop pool and the saunas were a great amenity. The breakfast buffet was solid and had something for everyone. The gym was decent sized. The staff were super friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
"No frills, super clean. Perfect place for a night for this solo traveler who needed to be at Faro airport at 4am. 10-15 min safe walk down a well lit sidewalk to the airport, no taxi needed if you can handle your luggage. Friendly staff spoke English and check-in was a breeze. But distant from downtown ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Real Marina Hotel & Spa
"Great place to stay - hotel well looked after and very convenient location."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Vale do Lobo Resort
"Brilliant stay best of both worlds gorgeous villa but close to restaurants shops and even a free shuttle around the whole resort! Loved it and will definitely be coming back!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Pedras d'el Rei
"Very easy walk and open train to the beach on Ilha de Tavira. Room was nice and lots of villas to choose from when booking. We drove into the old town of Tavira which was very charming. The pool closes ontime and the area is very quiet in the evenings."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Real Marina Residence
"The unit was huge and clean. Very comfortable and had a great view."
Reviewed on 24 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
- Hell's Pool
- Faro Island Beach
- Olhao Harbour
- Faro Marina
- Ilha de Tavira Beach
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Olhao Municipal Market
- Tavira Castle
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour
- Manta Rota Beach
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Roman Bridge
- Terra Estreita Beach
- Estoi Palace
- Forum Algarve Mall
- Carmo Church
