Ilha de Tavira is one of six barrier islands that makes up 18400 hectares of protected nature reserve along the Ria Formosa along with wetlands, mudflats and hundreds of species of plant and wildlife.

The island itself has a commercialised centre with wooden walkways and cafes, bar, restaurants as well as a camping area (no hotels on the island). I felt a bit like i'd arrived at a theme park but once you go thought this and on to the beach, its lovely. A blue flag beach, 11km of coastline, sun shades and sun beds to rent but plenty of sand to spread out a towel away from the hustle and bustle.

The island beach is only accessible by boat and there is a water taxi and ferry service that operates daily. During the summer tourist months the ferry runs from Tavira centre from the quay side near the indoor market. But in the offpeak months (even in May) you have to go to the Quatro Águas pier. (Don't be fooled by the ferry moored on the quay looking like it is waiting for passengers!)

The walk to the ferry felt long, it was probably 20 minutes of so but in the baking sun along deserted road and salt fields it felt a trek. I'd recommend getting the bus if you can work out the timetables.
Ferry Times: http://tavira.algarvetouristguide.com/beaches/tavira-island
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"Great stay for a few days., only thing missing was an iron & ironing board to use"

SAR 356 total

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19 Jun - 20 Jun

"Great location "

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"Very enjoyable stay in this hotel. Beautiful room in a perfect area. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Hotel located a 2 minute walk from the centre of the town and other bigger towns/cities are a short drive or taxi away. Would highly recommend this hotel and this town in general for anyone looking to have a quiet and relaxing holiday."

SAR 443 total

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10 Jun - 11 Jun

"This place it great and convenient for a quick stop either on a arrival or departure for the airport. We arrived at midnight and it only took 10 minutes to walk from the aiprot doors to the accommodation. Check-in was easy, instructions were clear, but leading up to the arrival, communication between owners/Expedia/myself could have been better as i had to chase all the details. The room itself was neat and clean. We were disappointed not to have a fan in the room as it was extremely hot....

"We were very pleased, we,llcome back!"

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"Our stay at WOT was excellent… property was clean, the staff were excellent - friendly and helpful- the continental breakfast was great.. the beaches were close by - 5 min drive…and shopping as well - 15 min drive. Also our room had a kitchenette which we loved… with a beautiful spacious patio overlooking the pool.. loved it.."

SAR 495 total

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30 Jun - 1 Jul

SAR 1,137 total

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10 Jun - 11 Jun

"Great place to stay, in a fantastic location. Rooms and communal areas were immaculately clean, and the inside/ outside pool worked really well (retractable roof remained closed during our stay). Breakfast nice too."

Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas

"Nice location but rooms are very dated and need some updates."

SAR 3,323 total

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8 Jul - 9 Jul

"Great apartment and space. Lovely place to stay. "

SAR 453 total

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10 Jun - 11 Jun

"Would be 5* if it was possible to rent sun beds. And if there was somewhere to buy a drink or snack 😁 but all round we had a great time! The receptionist Claudia was 5*"

SAR 449 total

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10 Jun - 11 Jun

"10/10 accomodation. I would 100% stay again. You are looking at 5* here."

SAR 508 total

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16 Jun - 17 Jun

"Wonderful nature walks on the Rio Formosa"

Quinta da Bornacha - A | Private kitchen

3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"Excellent accommodation with exceptional staff. Golf facilities are great with everything you need on your doorstep. Food in the clubhouse is basic. "

"En general correcto, ya que los muebles de cocina esta no estan muy en condiciones. Tuve un problema de cucarachas, concretamente dos que me hicieron tirar todo aquello que tenia abierto. Les avise y le echaron un produ to y unas pipetas pero al dia siguie te vol ian a estar ahí. Eso sí tanto la ubi acion como las camas era perfecto"

SAR 422 total

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11 Jun - 12 Jun

Indoor pool, 4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"Property was clean well looked after and well positioned for easy access to the town, would definitely recommend. "

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A verified traveler stayed at Hotel Faro & Beach Club

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5/5 Excellent

"Absolutely loved it - beautiful property, the staff are all super polite and friendly, the golf course is beautiful and the club house is very relaxed. A real mix of people staying here - noisy and buzzy family pool area with the option of the club house infinity overlooking the 9th hole, if you like quiet. Overall 5 stars"

A verified traveler stayed at Viceroy At Ombria Algarve

Posted 4 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"Easy check room ready before check in time On check out the receptionist saw that mu hand was bling as i fell on the cobbles she got the first aid kit eased it pit cream and several plasters WELL DONE 1 didnt get her name but it was 930am 1 june blond hair glasses THANK YOU"

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What should I expect during my aparthotel stay in Luz de Tavira?

You’ll likely stay centrally in Luz de Tavira with an aparthotel or serviced apartment. You might also want to come to Luz de Tavira for its beaches.

What is the top aparthotel for my visit to Luz de Tavira?

Located 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Luz de Tavira, Real Marina Residence is a favorite aparthotel featuring 80 apartments with kitchens and free WiFi as well as hotel amenities like free parking. In the area, a couple of other top aparthotels to consider are WOT Algarve and Pedras d’el Rei.

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What should I see in Luz de Tavira?

Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as Tavira Living Science Center, or get out into nature at a spot like Ria Formosa Natural Park. Barril Beach and Tavira Castle are a couple of places you’ll find in the larger area.

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