Tavira holidays take you to a delightful historic town in Portugal’s Algarve. Although the massive earthquake of 1755 destroyed much of the ancient town, the architecture of the eighteenth century rebuilding, is impressive. The River Gileo runs through the town and an old Roman bridge that survived the quake is still in use. A ruined castle sits on a hill above the town. The main draw of the Algarve is its beaches and Tavira has several to offer. They lie on Tavira Island, a thin spit of land with five miles of soft sand. A variety of water sports are offered. Low cost Tavira holidays have wide appeal. Apart from the beaches, there are two golf courses in the area, Benamor and Colina Verde. Sightseeing in the old town has much to offer. The maze of narrow streets opening into charming squares, are overflowing with churches, including the thirteenth century Igrejade Santa Maria do Castelo. Visit the Municipal Museum to see the history of the town. If you wish to make the most of your visit and explore the beauty of the surrounding countryside, car hire is recommended.
Tavira hotels and apartments have such a variety of accommodation that they cater for most budgets. Whatever you choose, you’ll be pleased with the quality and comfort, as well as the attentive service. Be sure to check out the all inclusive deals as when such holidays are discounted, they can be very attractive. When you consider the cumulative cost of drinks, snacks and meals, especially on a family holiday, they can offer great value and also help you to remain within budget. Tavira restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes serve a wide variety of cuisine that caters for most tastes. Fish restaurants along the river banks are particularly good. Local wines and beers are inexpensive. Although Tavira has a number of lively bars, it is not known for its party atmosphere, and evenings are fairly low key with visitors enjoying a meal and a drink with friends and family. The town provides well for shoppers and there is a market on the third Monday of each month.
Cheap Tavira holidays can be taken at any time of year as the winters are mild and the summers are hot. The summer months are the most popular for beach holidays. Low season is popular with golfers wishing to escape the vagaries of the British weather. Summer temperatures rise into the thirties. Several budget airlines have direct flights to Faro from regional airports. You can check on the Cheekytrip website for the availabilty of holidays from your local airport. Transfers to the resort take a little under one hour.
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