Santo Estêvão
Travel Guide
Visit Santo Estêvão

AP Eva Senses
Clean rooms,great helpful staff.Wonderful breakfast room with a piano player. Hotel is in a great location on the harbour.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Impressed with the hotel and staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Occidental Faro
Very nice the only issue
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Secluded Villa With Heated Private Pool* Fully Refurbished And Modernised

Pedras d'el Rei

Real Marina Residence
Everything was great, the friendly staff, the huge well equipped apartment and the location
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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

Best of the East: Faro, Olhão, and Tavira

Amazing West: Silves, Lagos & Sagres Day Tour
- Hell's Pool
- Olhao Harbour
- Faro Island Beach
- Faro Marina
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Ilha de Tavira Beach
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Olhao Municipal Market
- Tavira Castle
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
- Roman Bridge
- Manta Rota Beach
- Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Estoi Palace
- Forum Algarve Mall






