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Tavira A Cabana da Ria Aldeamento Turístico Pedras da Rainha Local accommodation Tourist Villages / *** Address: Rua do Junco, 3.1 A 8800 Cabanas de Tavira Address: Aldeamento Pedras da Raínha - Cabanas 8800 E-mail: [email protected] - 509 Cabanas de Tavira Telephone: +351 281 370 181 Fax: +351 281 380 619 E-mail: [email protected] Website: AP Maria Nova Lounge http://www.pedrasrainha.com Hotel accommodation / Hotel / **** Address: Rua António Pinheiro, N.º 178800-323 Tavira Authentic Tavira Hotel Telephone: +351 281 001 200 Fax: +351 281 001 210 Hotel accommodation / Hotel / ** E-mail: [email protected] Website: Address: Rua José Joaquim Jara 828800-353 Tavira http://www.ap-hotelsresorts.com Telephone: +351 967 568 010 E-mail: [email protected] Website: Cabanas Park Resort http://www.authentictavira.com Tourist Apartments / **** Address: Rua Tuberaria Major8800-591 Cabanas de Tavira Dream Holidays @ Santa Luzia Tavira Telephone: +351 289 540 112 Fax: +351 289 540 124 Local accommodation E-mail: [email protected] Website: Address: Rua José Oliveira, 2 R/C H Lote 4.18800-532 http://www.ap-hotelsresorts.com Santa Luzia Telephone: +351 913 229 792 E-mail: [email protected] Website: Fazenda Nova Country House http://www.homerentaltavira.com Tourism in the Country / Country Houses Address: Fazenda Nova Country House, Estiramantens Hotel Vila Galé Albacora 8800-504 Santo Estevão Tvr Hotel accommodation / Hotel / **** Telephone: +351 281 961 913 Fax: +351 281 961 010 Address: Quatro Águas 8800-361 Tavira E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.fazendanova.eu Telephone: +351 281 380 800 Fax: +351 281 380 850 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.vilagale.pt Hotel Vila Galé Tavira Hotel accommodation / Hotel / **** Address: Rua 4 de Outubro 8800-362 Tavira Monte do Álamo Telephone: +351 281 329 900 Fax: +351 281 329 950 Tourism in the Country / Agricultural Tourism E-mail: [email protected] Website: Address: Poço do Álamo, 111-Z 8800-254 Tavira http://www.vilagale.pt Telephone: +351 91 759 33 39 Fax: +351 281 324 449 E-mail: [email protected] Website: Ozadi Tavira Hotel http://www.montedoalamo.net Hotel accommodation / Hotel / **** Address: Quinta das Oliveiras8800-053 Tavira Pousada Convento de Tavira Telephone: +351 281 324 324 Fax: +351 281 325 571 Hotel accommodation / Hotel / **** E-mail: [email protected] Website: Address: Rua D. Paio Peres Correia 8800-407 Tavira http://www.ozaditavirahotel.com Telephone: +351 281 329 040 Fax: +351 281 381 741 E-mail: [email protected] Website: Pousada de Juventude de Tavira http://www.pousadas.pt Youth Hostels Address: Rua Miguel Bombarda, 36-38 8880-419 Tavira Telephone: 969 779 545 Fax: 217 232 101 E-mail: [email protected] Website:

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Tavira Coastaboat Tours / Costabeach Tours Eolis Address: Sto Estêvão-Butoque, Caixa Postal Address: Av. Ria Formosa, 38 c.c. loja 33 8800-591 341X8800-503 Tavira Cabanas de Tavira Telephone: +351 912 525 858 / 911 027 700 Telephone: +351 962 337 285 E-mail: [email protected] Website: E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.costabeach.net http://www.kitesurfeolis.com

Vila Real de Santo António Justino David Martins Correia Address: Sitio da Igreja 8900-019 Vila Nova de Cacela Telephone: +351 916 330 117 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://passeiosbarcoriaformosa.pt.vu/

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Loulé Praia do Ancão Address: Loulé Characteristics and Services: Outdoor parking; Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 20-23 ºC; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Sunshade rental; Showers; Small craft hire; Activities: Windsurfing; Sailing; Accessibility: Accessible beach;

Lying within the large protected area making up the Ria Formosa Natural Park that extends through to Tavira, Ancão Beach covers a large expanse of sand flanked by dunes and pine trees.

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Olhão Praia da Ilha da Armona Address: Ria Formosa - Olhão Characteristics and Services: Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 21-22 ºC; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Showers; Small craft hire; Activities: Diving; Windsurfing; Sailing;

Accessible by ferry service from Olhão in an approximate 15 minute crossing, the Ilha da Armona island is part of the cordon of small islets separating the Ria Formosa estuary from the sea. Falling within the Natural Park, this island is on the (...)

Tavira Praia da Ilha de Tavira-Mar Praia do Barril Address: Ria Formosa - Tavira Address: Ria Formosa - Tavira

Characteristics and Services: Characteristics and Services: Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 20-23 ºC; Outdoor parking; Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Sunshade (ºC): 21-22 ºC; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue rental; Showers; Small craft hire; Flag; Sunshade rental; Showers; Small craft hire; Activities: Activities: Windsurfing; Sailing; Windsurfing; Sailing; Accessibility: The Ilha de Tavira island forms part of the cordon of sandy Accessible beach; islands separating the Ria Formosa estuary from the Atlantic Ocean and lies within the boundaries of the Natural Park and is, Magnificent in its boundless sandy expanse and for the calm and indeed, unique among these islands as it contains trees. excellent temperatures of its waters, Barril Beach forms part of (...) the Ria Formosa Natural Park. In order to reach this paradise, you have to cross the little bridge over the Estuary (...)

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Tavira Tavira - Accessible Itinerary Map

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Tavira Algarve Bike Challenge Sport Contacts Tavira Website: http://www.algarvebikechallenge.com Start Date: 2022-03-04 End Date: 2022-03-06 The Algarve Challenge, in March, is a race involving the elite of the mountain bike world, but which is also open to ambitious amateur cyclists. Sign up and participate!The Algarve Bike Challenge is an S2 category event that is part of the UCI (...)

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Olhão Torre da Fuseta Address: Atalaia Fuseta Tower Fuseta Tower offers a splendid view over the Ria Formosa area and the chain of sandy islands of Tavira, Armona, Culatra and Farol.

Tavira Capela de Nossa Senhora da Consolação - Tavira Castelo e Muralhas de Tavira Address: Rua da Liberdade 8800-399 Tavira Address: Alto de Tavira

Polychrome tiles dating from the 17th century, a retable with Accessibility: paintings (16th/17th centuries) in the main chapel and a Disabled access; Accessible route to the entrance: Total; harmonious statue of the patron saint make up the patrimony of Accessible entrance: Total; Accessible circulation inside: Partial; this Chapel. Tavira Castle is worth a visit even be it only for the views out Igreja da Misericórdia de Tavira over the city, the countryside and down to the sea. Address: Rua da Galeria 8800-329 Tavira The foundations for the defensive systems were built during the Accessibility: Moorish period between the 8th and 13th centuries. After the (...) Accessible route to the entrance: Partial; Accessible circulation inside: Total; Igreja de Santa Ana - Tavira Architecturally speaking, this is one of the most valuable of Address: Largo de Santana 8800-701 Tavira Tavira´s many churches due to the renaissance features on both Already in existence in the 16th century, this chapel was rebuilt the entranceway and the interior and unique to the Algarve. in the 18th century. It boasts a fine collection of works of art, including carved altars, statues, a panel depicting Christ after The Santa Casa da Misericórdia (Religious Charitable (...) the descent from the Cross (16th century) and a font (...)

Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo - Tavira Igreja de Santo António - Tavira Address: Calçada de Santa MariaAlto de Santa Address: Campo dos Mártires da República 8800-684 Maria8800-407 Tavira Tavira Telephone: +351 281 326 286 / 931 327 872 The Church of Santo António began construction in 1606 to be Accessibility: donated to the Capuchin monks. The convent buildings were Accessible route to the entrance: Partial; Accessible circulation destroyed in the 17th century with only the small cloister and inside: Total; church surviving to be handed over to the Friars of Saint Anthony (...) Marian worship from Gothic to Baroque.The Church of Santa Maria is a 13th century building, likely built on the site of the old mosque by the city’s conqueror, D. Paio Peres Correia, master of Igreja de São Paulo - Tavira the Order of Santiago, who is buried in the main (...) Address: Praça Dr. António Padinha 8800-637 Tavira

Built in the 17th century, this belonged to the no longer existing Igreja de São Francisco - Tavira Convent of São Paulo. With religious orders abolished in 1834, Address: Largo de São Francisco 8800 Tavira the Church was handed over to the Fraternity of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda (Our Lady of Assistance), whose statue can be (...) Located close to the medieval walls, it was built in the 14th century at the time of their donation to the religious order of Saint Francis in 1312, under king Dinis. The church underwent Museu Municipal de Tavira / Palácio da Galeria major alterations in the 18th and 19th centuries due to two (...) Address: Palácio da Galeria - Calçada da Galeria8800-306 Tavira Igreja do Carmo - Tavira Telephone: + 351 281 320 540 Fax: +351 281 322 888 Address: Largo do Carmo 8800-311 Tavira E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://museumunicipaldetavira.cm-tavira.pt

2013 Turismo de Portugal. All rights reserved. 7/19 [email protected] Church of the Ordem Terceira de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Timetable: (Tertiary Order of Our Lady of Carmel) Winter: 10am – 12.30pm / 2pm – 5.30pm (Tuesday to Saturday) The Tertiary Order of Our Lady of Carmel of Tavira (Ordem Summer: 10am – 12.30pm / 3pm – 6.30pm (Tuesday to Terceira de Nossa Senhora do Carmo de Tavira) was set up at Saturday) Closed: Sunday, Monday and holidays ; the beginning of the 18th century (...) Accessibility: Disabled access; Disabled access; Accessible route to the entrance: Partial; Accessible entrance: Total; Accessible circulation inside: Partial; Accessible areas/services: Toilets; Accessible information: Information panels, Key; Characteristics and Services: Shops; Guided Tours;

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The Algarve capital since 1756 has been Faro, where the Ria Formosa - a natural park considered the most important wildlife sanctuary in the Algarve - hints at its´ true splendour and size. One of the last places in Europe to preserve intact it´s (...)

Rural Charm Hotels in Portugal Portugal by... Condé Nast TravelerThe reason why there are so many really well-designed country hotels in Portugal is a mystery. Or maybe not. In any case there is no scientific explanation to justify the high level of rural chic style of our (...)

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Olhão Parque Natural da Ria Formosa E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://natural.pt/protected -areas/parque-natural-ria-formosa;https://natural.pt/prote cted-areas/parque-natural-ria-formosa Contacts Head-office:Centro de Educação Ambiental de Marim - Quelfes 8700-194 OLHÃO Tel.: +351 289 700 210

Characteristics and Services: Signposted routes; Park area: 17.664 ha.; Altitude: Máx - 26m; min - 0m; Accommodation facilities available;

A humid zone of international importance, the Ria Formosa estuary is a labyrinth of canals, islands, marshland and sandy beaches that extend 60 km along the Algarve coast between the beaches of Garrão and Manta Rota.This diversity of eco-systems (...)

Algarve It was here that, in the 15th century, the Portuguese set off on the epic journey that led them to discover other peoples and cultures… and it is in the Algarve that we cheerfully welcome many of our visitors. Even the climate is mild and sunny (...)

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Tavira A Ver Tavira Mouraria Address: Lugar da Calçada - Galeria 13 8800-303 Tavira Address: Rua D. Paio Peres Correia 8800-407 Tavira Telephone: +351 281 381 363 Fax: +351 281 381 363 Telephone: +351 210 407 680 Fax: +351 281 381 741 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.pousadas.pt

Coastal Ecovia Discovering the baroque in Portugal

At around 214 kilometres in length and offering direct access to Travel across Portugal from north to south, including a trip to the a number of beaches, the Coastal Ecovia runs from one end of archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores, and discover the the Algarve to other, through a green corridor connecting Cape fascinating icons that illustrate the “Golden Age” in St Vincent to Vila Real de Santo António. Spend some time (...) Portugal.Having arrived in Portugal later than it did in the rest (...) Diving The Portuguese coast is stunningly beautiful on the surface, but Marian Shrine Route the depths of the Atlantic offer a wealth of biodiversity that is Venerated in various ways over time, the Virgin Mary, Mother of well worth discovering.Portugal’s seas can offer a fantastic God, is a constant presence in Catholic religious expressions in surprise for those who don’t know them, due to the (...) Portugal. Visit some of the temples dedicated to her to discover the depths of this devotion. Fátima, where Our Lady (...) Marinas and Yacht Harbours Moorings in a safe harbour are always available to anyone Portugal's Top 10 Cultural Features cruising along the Portuguese coast. From north to south and on the islands of Madeira and the Azores, there are many marinas There is a strong bond between Portuguese culture and the and yacht harbours equipped with all the services required to country's geographical location and history. Portugal is Europe's (...) oldest nation and its Atlantic coastline provided the springboard for the Discoveries. Portugal's cultural heritage as well (...) Surfing Surfing and bodyboarding Stretching for more than 850km, the Portuguese coast is a gigantic surfing beach. No other coastal strip in the world can Ribeira de Ilhas and Super Tubos are the names of two excellent offer such a great number of spots in such a short distance, so in surfing beaches known all over the world, amongst many along Portugal you can always rely on the waves.Tempered by (...) the coast between Ericeira and Peniche. But from one end of the country to the other, including the islands of the Azores (...)

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Algarve: beaches from one end of the coast to the Best of Algarve other The climate - with over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and a The Algarve coast begins in the Natural Park of Costa Vicentina, low annual average rainfall, the Algarve enjoys mild weather an extension of the Alentejo coast. Between Odeceixe and throughout the year, which is certainly a big attraction for Sagres you hardly seem to be in the Algarve, such are the visitors, both in the summer for a few days on the beach and in differences between this area and the eastern and central (...) Algarve. (...)

The Cuisine of the Algarve Cruising the Algarve coast The very freshest fish and seafood come from the sea, and are With about 200 kilometres of coastline, great weather and calm the main ingredients in the Algarve cuisine. They are joined by waters, the Algarve is ideal for sailing, even if you don’t own a vegetables and fruits whose flavours the sun has made sublime, boat, since there’s always the option to rent one or to join the and their combination provide the elements for a dining (...) cruises that explore the beauty the coastline. (...)

Tavira

Tavira is very seductive, and from the streets along the River Spanning both banks of the River Gilão in a complex of narrow Gilão to the castle walls from which you have the best view over streets and white houses, Tavira is one of the most picturesque the town, it makes you want to discover its hidden corners and towns in the Algarve and it’s worth taking your time to get to unlock its secrets. There is a certain oriental charm in (...) know it. The visit, however, presents some difficulties (...)

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Portimão Dias Tours Address: Urb. Vila Rosa lt 55,6ºC 8500-782 Portimão Telephone: +351 927 130 430 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.dstouralgarve.com/

Tavira Abilio Bikes Shop & Rentals Maria´s Tuk Tuk Address: Rua João Vaz Corte Real, 23-A8800-351 Tavira Address: Rua Gonçalo Velho, 78800-349 Tavira Telephone: +351 281323467 / 919 684 228 Telephone: +351 968 995 275 E-mail: [email protected] Website: E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.abiliobikes.com https://mariastuktuk.com/

Tavira Walking Tours Tuk Tuk Tavira Address: Rua Almirante Cândido dos Reis, 43 8800-318 Address: Rua Almirante Cândido dos Reis, 438800-318 Tavira Tavira Telephone: +351 913 352 830 Telephone: +351 913 352 830 E-mail: [email protected] Website: E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.tavirawalkingtours.com http://www.tuktuktavira.com

Vila Real de Santo António OutdoorsAlgarve Address: 8900-322 Vila Real de Santo António Telephone: +351 910 417 850 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.outdoorsalgarve.com

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Faro Faro It was during the Roman period that this region developed and gained standing. It was then known as Civitas Ossobonensis, with its borders stretching to where modern Tavira lies, and included a number of towns with specific productive, rural and (...)

Tavira Tavira In the Algarve, archaeological remains have been discovered tracing settlement back over 6,000 years. However, it was under the Roman empire that the southern coastline was settled in a more organised fashion. The city of Balsa was established in (...)

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Tavira Gilãotours, Lda Address: Pct. Baltazar Gonçalves Lobato, 6 - 3.º Esq. 8800-379 Tavira Telephone: +351 281 324 461 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.taxigilao.com

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Tavira Posto de Turismo - Tavira Address: Rua da Galeria, 9 8800-329 Tavira Telephone: +351 281 322 511 Website: http://www.visitalgarve.pt