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Tavira Island

Tavira, Portugal
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Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Tavira
Type: Islands
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Lovely little ride on the boat over to the island. A 5 minute walk past the residents houses takes you then through a dozen restaurants all offering the standard grub, lots of fresh fish and snack items like toasted sarnies and wraps. Then onto the beach with sunloungers and parasols. It is the most organised beach experience I've ever had.... More

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Brentwood, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Beautiful island with a great selection of seafood restaurants as you alight the ferry. Ferries only now go from Quatro Aguas so just follow the signs. The five minute ferry ride is the princely sum of 1.50 return! Calm waters, golden sand, heaps of amenities and wildlife to boot!

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Rugby, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Perfect, idyllic tranquil beach! very soft sand with a couple of small bars selling the most amazing Mohito's x x x

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Bournemouth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Amazing large clean beach . The restaurants serve good quality local caught food. Plentiful and cheap.

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kent
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

This Island is Gorgeous . White sand clear blue sea and beautiful shells and sand dunes . If you are lucky you might see a chameleon. You can get to Tavira Island on a small ferry which take 5 mins to get there from the main land and cost only a few euros. You can pretend to be on a... More

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Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We go to Tavira 4 times a year. The beachis very different each time we go. I love it of season when you can almost have it to yourself.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Lovely walk with beachcombing opportunities. Very interesting to learn about the tuna fishing which was carried out here in the 1960s and 70s.

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Warwick, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Great location, quality, value for money. Monte da Eira Apartments just great for couples & families of all ages. Excellent facilities, pools, restaurant, bar, gardens, shop. Lots to do & see in the Eastern Algarve. Charming, quaint & traditional . Delightful & enchanting 10 min boat ride to beaches. Combined with gorgeous sunny climate what more could you want. Enjoy... More

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Lagoa, Faro, Portugal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

Very clean beach, white sands and clear water, Lots of restaurants mostly seafood which is excellent, also meat dishes, Including other restaurants, which serve everything else including junk food. Bar service in the paid area which has fixed beach umbrellas, also massage tent and first aid center. You can either camp on the island in the camping area, or catch... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

Tavira and its neighbour Barrill are a few klms apart and both are beautifull. To get to Tavira you travel over by boat and to Barril you can get a little train which is really great fun. The restaurants in Barrill are really good with a new fish restauant just open. the sardines are great and really inexpensive.A must. If... More

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