Portugal Beaches Pictures
Algarve, Ilha de Tavira
The island behind the ferry is Ilha de Tavira. Massive beaches lurk on the other side of the vegetation.
Tavira is a calm, pleasant little river town of ancient bridges, terracotta tiles, 16th century mansions, churches (naturally, this is Portugal), fishing boats and bars, though there are no major sights here - the castle remains, for example, hardly merit more than 15 minutes.
The
vast beach and camp site at Ilha de Tavira is 2km by road, then 100m
of water, with regular, low-cost ferries. There are plenty
of cafés and water sports facilities open during the summer
months.
Tourism here is restrained and mostly not of the package kind so Tavira
is an excellent choice for those who fancy roasting on a beach during
the day but having a somewhat ethnic environment in the evening.
The Algarve from east to west: Downside | Tavira | Faro | Albufeira | Portimao | Lagos
The west (Atlantic) coast beaches: Surfing | Guincho | Ericeira
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