The Tavira municipality
The whole Tavira municipality, in one place.
Often called the Algarve’s prettiest town, Tavira spreads along the Gilão river towards the island beaches of the Ria Formosa, with Cabanas and the octopus port of Santa Luzia along the shore. This is everything happening across the concelho: the towns, the beaches, the events and the businesses, brought together and kept current by the community.
Towns of the concelho
All townsEvery town and village across the Tavira municipality.
What’s on
All events11 upcoming across the Tavira municipality.
Beaches
All beachesThe coast of the Tavira concelho.
Praia do Forte da Barra
Praia do Lacém
Praia de Cabanas
Praia Tavira-Ria
Praia do Rato
Praia da Ilha de Tavira
Praia do Homem Nú
Praia da Terra Estreita na Ilha de Tavira
Local businesses
Everything in Tavira73 on Algarve Circle across the concelho.
A Dog's Life Rescue & Sanctuary
Registered dog shelter and sanctuary in the Eastern Algarve hills, home to about 25 rescued dogs, founded in 2019 by Dave and Lucy.
The Table
Specialty coffee and matcha bar with a Nordic-minimalist coworking space in the heart of Tavira.
O Tonel
Small Mediterranean restaurant on a side street in Tavira, open evenings, known for octopus, lamb shank and tuna steak.
Abílio Bikes
Tavira's oldest bike shop, trading since 1963, with rentals, a Shimano service workshop and self-guided cycling routes around the Ria Formosa.
AFM (All Finance Matters)
Chartered accountancy and tax advisory for expats and businesses in Tavira, led by CEO Ricardo Chaves, rated 4.7 stars from 91 Google reviews.
Tavira Equestrian Tourism
Guided horseback rides on the beaches and tidal flats of the Ria Formosa near Tavira, suitable for beginners, children and experienced riders.
CTT Correios de Portugal
Portugal's national postal service; flagship Algarve branch in Faro, plus Locky parcel lockers and Banco CTT services region-wide.
By Oliveira
Inspiring Algarve homes with curated elegance. Based in Tavira, Oliveira offers premium furniture, lighting, and textiles, alongside expert interior design and…
What Tavira is known for
The Old Bridge
The seven-arched “Roman” bridge across the Gilão, the town’s postcard view.
Ilha de Tavira
Kilometres of barrier-island sand, a short ferry ride from the town quay.
Tavira Castle
Moorish walls and a garden at the top of the town, with rooftop views over the church spires.
Santa Luzia
Portugal’s octopus capital, where the boats still fish with traditional clay pots.
Official council services
For licences, water, planning and other municipal services, the Câmara Municipal de Tavira handles those directly.
Are you Câmara Municipal de Tavira?
This page is the modern front door to your municipality, on the platform locals and visitors already use. Claim the câmara’s listing to get the official badge and a dashboard to publish your events, news and public notices, kept in sync with your own channels. It is free for councils.
Paste this on any page of the council’s website and the Tavira concelho agenda appears there, always current. Free, no sign-up.
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