Santo Estêvão
Travel Guide
Visit Santo Estêvão

AP Eva Senses
Clean, walkable and great view from our balcony!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
room was clean, staff courteous, happy with our stay
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Occidental Faro
Clean, Central
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Vale do Lobo Resort
Very pretty condo very equipped just need more comfortable beds. Will go again
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Cardeal Suites & Apartments
Modern facilities , clean room, wonderful and informative manager. Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Pedras d'el Rei
Gardens lovely and location near to Praia do Barril and Tavira excellent
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
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 Ciência Viva Science Center Individual Ticket
- Hell's Pool
- Faro Island Beach
- Olhao Harbour
- Faro Marina
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Ilha de Tavira Beach
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Manta Rota Beach
- Olhao Municipal Market
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Tavira Castle
- Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour
- Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
- Quinta do Lago Golf
- Roman Bridge
- Estoi Palace







