Santa Maria e Santiago Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tavira showing a garden
Tavira
Tavira featuring 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 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! (334 reviews)
"Great breakfast and the staff was very friendly"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025

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Hotel Don Rodrigues
Hotel Vila Gale Tavira

Hotel Vila Gale Tavira

4 out of 5
Rua 4 de Octubro s/n, Tavira
The price is NZ$394 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$394
29 July - 30 July
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! (743 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 NZ$405 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$405
28 July - 29 July
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! (510 reviews)
"My wife and I spent 6 nights there. Very relaxing. Great breakfast, clean pool. Not too busy. Nice and quiet"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Ozadi Tavira Hotel
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3 bedrooms, 50 m2 private terrace, air conditioned all rooms, renovated 2022

3 bedrooms, 50 m2 private terrace, air conditioned all rooms, renovated 2022

Tavira
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Tavira. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cabanas Beach and Tavira Gran Plaza ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Lovely!
"Beautiful home, spacious and wonderful! Highly recommend!!!!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

3 bedrooms, 50 m2 private terrace, air conditioned all rooms, renovated 2022
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
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! (101 reviews)
"This property is very clean and chic, rooftop pool is beautiful. Beach is a bit of a trek and they don't provide beach towels or umbrellas you must pay for them"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Estúdios Salinas
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Popular places to visit

Tavira Castle showing a city

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.

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

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.

Roman Bridge
Praca da Republica which includes a square or plaza and a fountain

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 which includes 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

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

Cabanas de Tavira: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Cabanas de Tavira: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

NZ$68
per adult
Cabanas de Tavira: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour

Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour

NZ$147
per adult
Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour
5 Types of Olives Without Preservatives

Tavira Olive Experience Factory Tour and Tasting

NZ$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tavira Olive Experience Factory Tour and Tasting
Picture 4 for Activity Tavira City & Olive Factory Tuktuk tour

Tavira City & Olive Factory

NZ$151
per adult
Tavira City & Olive Factory
Porto to Algarve up to 2 stops

Porto to Algarve up to 3 Stops: Aveiro, Coimbra & Évora

NZ$1,563
per adult
Porto to Algarve up to 3 Stops: Aveiro, Coimbra & Évora
Tavira City & Chocolate

Tavira City & Chocolate

NZ$96
per adult
Tavira City & Chocolate
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