Luz de Tavira e Santo Estêvão Travel Guide
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Visit Luz de Tavira e Santo Estêvão
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![Quinta da Amendoeira](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90920200/90920117/8bdfed36_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Sep. 2024
![AP Eva Senses](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2900/2828/30a17c49_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025
![Hotel Faro & Beach Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1079900/1079803/be957e27_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025
![Quinta da Amendoeira](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90920200/90920117/8bdfed36_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Sep. 2024
![Charming cottage with shared pool in the Eastern Algarve near Tavira.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33117200/33117116/69008040_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2022
![Real Marina Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3530800/3530762/4c2273e9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jan. 2025
Popular places to visit
![Tavira Castle showing a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232279-Faro-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Roman Bridge featuring a river or creek and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232986-Roman-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Praca da Republica which includes a square or plaza and a fountain](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232706-Tavira.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Misericordia Church which includes a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232276-Faro-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Tavira Castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233221-Tavira-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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.
Activities
![From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3612010/29c675c8-ca79-4ffe-b9dd-22289ddf6ea1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour
![Porto to Algarve up to 2 stops](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46962340/478d45d9-81de-410f-b6a9-60ef6cfb0828.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Porto to Algarve with stops up to 2 Cities in Coimbra and Évora
![Quatro Águas Tavira, Maria's Tuk Tuk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2943271/19b2ae82-f0a6-40f2-8918-6e5dba2f08bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)