Luz de Tavira

Reiseguide

Ilha de Tavira is one of six barrier islands that makes up 18400 hectares of protected nature reserve along the Ria Formosa along with wetlands, mudflats and hundreds of species of plant and wildlife. 

The island itself has a commercialised centre with wooden walkways and cafes, bar, restaurants as well as a camping area (no hotels on the island). I felt a bit like i'd arrived at a theme park but once you go thought this and on to  the beach, its lovely. A blue flag beach, 11km of coastline, sun shades and sun beds to rent but plenty of sand to spread out a towel away from the hustle and bustle. 

The island beach is only accessible by boat and there is a water taxi and ferry service that operates daily. During the summer tourist months the ferry runs from Tavira centre from the quay side near the indoor market. But in the offpeak months (even in May) you have to go to the Quatro Águas pier. (Don't be fooled by the ferry moored on the quay looking like it is waiting for passengers!)

The walk to the ferry felt long, it was probably 20 minutes of so but in the baking sun along deserted road and salt fields it felt a trek. I'd recommend getting the bus if you can work out the timetables. 
Ferry Times: http://tavira.algarvetouristguide.com/beaches/tavira-island 
#NationalPark #Beach
Ilha de Tavira is one of six barrier islands that makes up 18400 hectares of protected nature reserve along the Ria Formosa along with wetlands, mudflats and hundreds of species of plant and wildlife. 

The island itself has a commercialised centre with wooden walkways and cafes, bar, restaurants as well as a camping area (no hotels on the island). I felt a bit like i'd arrived at a theme park but once you go thought this and on to  the beach, its lovely. A blue flag beach, 11km of coastline, sun shades and sun beds to rent but plenty of sand to spread out a towel away from the hustle and bustle. 

The island beach is only accessible by boat and there is a water taxi and ferry service that operates daily. During the summer tourist months the ferry runs from Tavira centre from the quay side near the indoor market. But in the offpeak months (even in May) you have to go to the Quatro Águas pier. (Don't be fooled by the ferry moored on the quay looking like it is waiting for passengers!)

The walk to the ferry felt long, it was probably 20 minutes of so but in the baking sun along deserted road and salt fields it felt a trek. I'd recommend getting the bus if you can work out the timetables. 
Ferry Times: http://tavira.algarvetouristguide.com/beaches/tavira-island 
#NationalPark #Beach
Tavira Island, Algarve - Portugal.

Tavira Island (Portuguese: Ilha de Tavira) is found South of the city and can only be reached by boat, which departs from the city center and from Quatro-Aguas. The Island is 11Km long and varies between 1Km and 150m width. It's considered to be one of the best beaches in the Algarve Region, and it includes areas where naturism can be practised without problems. The Island belongs to the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve, which is popular it's birds and flamingos, a delight for bird lovers.
The access to Tavira Island is provided by boats from Quatro Águas peer in Tavira. The parking areas are fairly large and organised. The beach has basic support facilities, like restaurants and toilets, and is supervised during the bathing season. This beach often holds the blue flag, proof of its environmental quality and superiority.

The Island includes a Camping Park and restaurants, which makes the place one of the most popular tourism destinies for Camping lovers. #nationalpark #riaformosa #taviraisland #Algarve #Portugal #Beach #NaturalReserve #campingpark #ecology #bestSpots #sportactivities #landscape #naturespot
AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1 Faro
Fullt refunderbartBestill nå, betal under oppholdet
Prisen er 1 631 kr per natt fra 21. mars til 22. mars
1 631 kr
21. mars–22. mars
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo på dette hotellet med fasiliteter for forretningsreisende under oppholdet i Faro. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: frokost (inkludert), ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1 010 anmeldelser)
Utrolig fint og ryddig/rent hotell. God kundeservice og hjelper med taxi før du ankommer hotellet. God frokost, rom og beliggenhet. Veldig fint og hjelpsomt personale, eneste er at dusjen var veldig kald og lite trykk i, men bassenger var bra, utfluktene rundt hotellet er bra og det er veldig trygt ...

Anmeldelse skrevet 28. feb. 2026

AP Eva Senses
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel

Pure Formosa Concept Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. da República 34 Olhao Faro
Prisen er 724 kr per natt fra 8. mars til 9. mars
724 kr
8. mars–9. mars
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo på dette hotellet under turen til Olhão. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), frokost (mot betaling) og parkering (mot ...
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Roots Hotel

Roots Hotel

3 out of 5
R Francisco Barreto 32 Faro
Prisen er 996 kr per natt fra 23. mars til 24. mars
996 kr
23. mars–24. mars
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo på dette hotellet under turen til Faro. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), frokost (mot betaling) og døgnåpen resepsjon. ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (319 anmeldelser)
Good value proper 3 star. Big room, decent bed. Pool and relaxing common area.

Anmeldelse skrevet 5. des. 2025

Roots Hotel
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.
Pedras d'el Rei

Pedras d'el Rei

3 out of 5
Pedras d'el Rei, Santa Luzia Tavira
Du kan bo på dette leilighetshotellet ved stranden under oppholdet i Tavira. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: parkering (inkludert), 3 strandbarer ...
8/10 Very Good! (226 anmeldelser)
Ich war 4 Tage mit meinem Hund in der Anlage. Außen sehr schön und gepflegt. Zimmer war in Ordnung, etwas alt und hatte nichts mit den Fotos zutun bei der Buchung. Türen u. Fenster undicht, ständiger lauter Zug durch das Zimmer. Den Zug zur Insel konnte ich leider mit Hund nicht benutzen und im Snack ...

Anmeldelse skrevet 10. jan. 2026

Pedras d'el Rei
Real Marina Residence

Real Marina Residence

4 out of 5
Avenida 5 de Outubro 2 Olhao
Du kan bo i denne residensen under turen til Olhão. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) og frokost (mot betaling). ...
Real Marina Residence
Quinta da Amendoeira

Quinta da Amendoeira

Tábua - Luz de Tavira Portugal
Du kan bo i denne cottagen med familievennlig profil under oppholdet i Tavira. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), hage og vaskeritjenester. ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (12 anmeldelser)
Descansar família e amigos

Anmeldelse skrevet 13. sep. 2025

Quinta da Amendoeira
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.

Populære steder å besøke

Opplevelser

Byer nær Luz de Tavira