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
Ozadi Tavira Hotel
Ozadi Tavira Hotel
4 out of 5
Quintas Das Oliveiras E N 125, Tavira
The price is AU$232 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$232
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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! (415 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 AU$304 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$304
per night
16 Jun - 17 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! (799 reviews)
Good but could be better
"Overall a reasonably good hotel. Rooms are a little tired and the pool area could do with some TLC. The pool wasnt cleaned very well and was constantly full of dead flies so not very inviting. On 3 occasions the water went off in the hotel, this was invariably early evening when people wanted to ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly
Hotel Vila Gale Tavira
Hotel Vila Gale Tavira
4 out of 5
Rua 4 de Octubro s/n, Tavira
The price is AU$274 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
AU$274
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (680 reviews)
"Staff at ckin was very helpful and polite"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Hotel Vila Gale Tavira
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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
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
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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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Tavira: Hop-On Hop-Off Tourist Train

AU$10
Per adult
Tavira: Hop-On Hop-Off Tourist Train
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Tavira Ciência Viva Science Center Individual Ticket

AU$7
Per adult
Tavira Ciência Viva Science Center Individual Ticket
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Tuk tuk Tour Tavira Total - 2h00 - Includes Tuna Museum and Fishing Village

AU$180
Per adult
Tuk tuk Tour Tavira Total - 2h00 - Includes Tuna Museum and Fishing Village
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