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Algarve Photos, Ilha de Tavira

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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 ferries costing €1 return. 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.

Portugal Beach photos and information,
the Algarve from east to west:

Downside | Tavira | Faro | Albufeira | Portimao | Lagos

The west [Atlantic] coast beaches: Surfing | Guincho | Ericeira

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Portugal Beach Photos by Julian Loader