Santa Maria e Santiago Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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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 Hell's Pool and Roman Bridge.

Picota
Residencial Marés
Residencial Marés
3 out of 5
Rua Jose Pires Padinha 140, Tavira
The price is NZ$153 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$153
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (422 reviews)
Great 5 night stay
"Very helpful front desk chap carried our cases up for us. Excellent breakfast, comfortable beds, great location and great prices. Only thing missing which would be handy is a safe in the room."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Residencial Marés
Ozadi Tavira Hotel
Ozadi Tavira Hotel
4 out of 5
Quintas Das Oliveiras E N 125, Tavira
The price is NZ$203 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$203
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the property condition in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (414 reviews)
"Exceeded all our expectations. Excellent on site restaurant, beautiful pool, great interior design and very clean site. For my birthday, the staff put in our room a bottle of sparkling wine on ice. Very nice touch and very much appreciated."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Ozadi Tavira Hotel
AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly
AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly
4 out of 5
Rua Antonio Pinheiro, Tavira
The price is NZ$253 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$253
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (796 reviews)
Excellent access to Tavira
"This was a return visit. I enjoy the spa facilities particularly and easy access to tge centre of Tavira. Access to the local beach by ferry is very important to me as i enjoy the long walks and solitude."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly
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house / villa with pool in a farm - Tavira
house / villa with pool in a farm - Tavira
Tavira
Stay at this cottage in Tavira. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Cabanas Beach and Tavira Gran Plaza ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Good position relative to the town
"Thoroughly enjoyed it"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2020

house / villa with pool in a farm - Tavira
Superb apartment five minutes from the center of Tavira
Superb apartment five minutes from the center of Tavira
Tavira
Stay at this apartment in Tavira. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Cabanas Beach and Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping ...
Superb apartment five minutes from the center of Tavira
Beautiful 3-Bed House in Tavira In the city center
Beautiful 3-Bed House in Tavira In the city center
Tavira
Stay at this vacation home in Tavira. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Cabanas Beach and Casa das Portas are located ...
Beautiful 3-Bed House in Tavira In the city center
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Popular places to visit

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Tavira Castle

4.5/5(3 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
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Roman Bridge

3.5/5(3 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Old Town

Activities

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Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour

NZ$132
Per adult
Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour
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Tavira Tuk Tuk Tour - Chocolate Tour - Tavira City & Chocolate

NZ$176
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tavira Tuk Tuk Tour - Chocolate Tour - Tavira City & Chocolate
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Tavira: Hop-On Hop-Off Tourist Train

NZ$11
Per adult
Tavira: Hop-On Hop-Off Tourist Train
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Tavira City Tuk Tuk Tour - 1h Tavira City Tour

NZ$132
Per adult
Tavira City Tuk Tuk Tour - 1h Tavira City Tour
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Tavira Olive Experience Factory Tour and Tasting

NZ$44
Per adult
Tavira Olive Experience Factory Tour and Tasting
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Tavira: Olive Experience with Factory Tour and Tasting

NZ$175,787
Per adult
Tavira: Olive Experience with Factory Tour and Tasting
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