21/10/2026
A little Tavira appreciation post… ❤️
We’ve recently returned from a family holiday in Tavira, in the Eastern Algarve, and what a lovely little find this place was!
We stayed in a villa just on the outskirts of town, which worked perfectly for us. Plenty of space, our own pool and somewhere to properly relax during the day, but still close enough to head into Tavira's gorgeous old town in the evenings.
And what a lovely old town it is! 😍
Beautiful cobbled streets, pretty squares, a real buzz in the evenings and SO many lovely restaurants. We had some absolutely incredible food while we were there — always a very important part of any holiday in our family. 😂🍷
Getting around was ridiculously easy too. Ubers were so cheap that we could just pop into town whenever we fancied, without having to think too much about it.
And then there are the beaches… 🏖️
You hop on a little ferry to reach the beautiful sandy beaches nearby, which was all part of the fun. Less than €3 per person for a return trip too!
What I really loved was the balance. We had our own space and pool to enjoy some proper family downtime, but also a gorgeous town to explore, fabulous restaurants and beautiful beaches just a short boat ride away.
It felt like a really lovely mix of relaxing and actually getting out and enjoying somewhere new.
And do you know what? Although we visited as a family, I kept thinking what a brilliant little couples' getaway Tavira would make too! ❤️
With great flight times, a relatively short transfer from Faro, gorgeous surroundings and all those fabulous restaurants to work your way through, it would be ideal for a few nights away. Somewhere you could enjoy long lunches, lovely evenings wandering around the old town and a bit of sunshine without needing a full week's holiday.
Tavira, you were a little gem!
Definitely somewhere I'd recommend looking at, whether it's a family villa holiday or a little escape for two.
