Santa Maria e Santiago

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Tavira showing a garden
Tavira
Tavira which includes a square or plaza
Tavira
Tavira

Where to stay in Santa Maria e Santiago

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Picota

Though Picota may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Roman Bridge and Old Town.

Picota
Hotel Vila Gale Tavira

Hotel Vila Gale Tavira

4 out of 5
Rua 4 de Octubro s/n, Tavira
The price is RM832 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
RM832
RM882 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (749 reviews)
"Very clean and well maintained hotel. Staff very professional and helpful. Created by everyone during interactions, check in, maintenance, housekeeping, and cook at breakfast. I literally checked in walking downtown, and the room was ready by the time I walked to the hotel."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Hotel Vila Gale Tavira
Ozadi Tavira Hotel

Ozadi Tavira Hotel

4 out of 5
Quintas Das Oliveiras E N 125, Tavira
The price is RM851 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
RM851
RM902 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)
"Nice hotel with very helpful staff especially the Manager at the front desck. We stayed 4 days with 2 kids. Breakfast was good. Will stay again if go back to that area."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Ozadi Tavira Hotel
Hotel Don Rodrigues

Hotel Don Rodrigues

1 out of 5
Estrada Nacional 125 Km 134, Sitio da Pegada, Santa Margarida, Tavira, Faro
Stay at this hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (342 reviews)
"Amazing hotel . Breakfast is delicious!! Plenty of choices . Rooms are big and clean. The commune areas are super clean too. Pool is clean and nice! The restaurant on the side is the hotel is amazing !!! Is a must!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

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Quinta da Baleeira

Quinta da Baleeira

3 out of 5
EM1348, Tavira
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Tavira. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Cabanas Beach and Tavira Tower are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"We loved every minute of our stay at Quinta da Baleeira. Communication with staff prior to our arrival was very good and we received a very warm welcome from the on-site host, Carolina, the moment we entered through the gates. Throughout our stay, Carolina helped us out with everything we needed. ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Quinta da Baleeira
Real Marina Residence

Real Marina Residence

4 out of 5
Avenida 5 de Outubro 2, Olhao
Stay at this 4-star residence in Olhao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (578 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Real Marina Residence
Estúdios Salinas

Estúdios Salinas

Largo da Igreja, 1, Fuseta, Olhao
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Olhao. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
"Very nice property with spacious bedrooms and a very nice pool. Absolutely loved it"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Popular places to visit

Tavira Castle which includes a city

Tavira Castle

4/5(64 reviews)

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.

Tavira Castle
Roman Bridge showing a bridge and a river or creek

Roman Bridge

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Despite its name, Tavira’s central footbridge wasn’t constructed during the Roman Empire, but it does sit where an ancient bridge once was.

Roman Bridge
Praca da Republica showing a fountain and a square or plaza

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.

Praca da Republica
Tavira Castle

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.

Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo
Misericordia Church featuring a city

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.

Misericordia Church

Old Town

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Old Town

Things to do

Cabanas de Tavira: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Cabanas de Tavira: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

RM173
per adult
Cabanas de Tavira: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
Tavira Ciência Viva Science Center Individual Ticket

Tavira Ciência Viva Science Center Individual Ticket

RM20
per adult
Tavira Ciência Viva Science Center Individual Ticket
Tavira City & Ice Cream

Tavira City & Ice Cream

RM257
per adult
Tavira City & Ice Cream
Tavira Tuk Tuk Tour: Historic Center & Wine Tasting

Tavira Tuk Tuk Tour: Historic Center & Wine Tasting

RM414
per adult
Tavira Tuk Tuk Tour: Historic Center & Wine Tasting
Picture 4 for Activity Tavira City & Olive Factory Tuktuk tour

Tavira City & Olive Factory

RM384
per adult
Tavira City & Olive Factory
Quatro Águas Tavira, Maria's Tuk Tuk

Tuk tuk Tour Tavira Total - 2h00 - Includes Tuna Museum and Fishing Village

RM545
per adult
Tuk tuk Tour Tavira Total - 2h00 - Includes Tuna Museum and Fishing Village
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