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Things to see in Tavira (Portugal): 18 places and when to go
Tavira is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Nature (5), Beaches (5). The best known are Fortress of Cacela, Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo and Cacela Velha. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 37.1404, -7.6246
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · Nature (5) · Beaches (5) · Temples (4) · Wildlife (3) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- FAO Faro, 34 km as the crow flies
What to see in Tavira
The places in and around Tavira, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Fortress of CacelaFortress in Algarve7.3 km
- Igreja de Santa Maria do CasteloChurch building in Tavira Municipality, Faro District, Portugal2.9 km
- Cacela VelhaCultural heritage monument in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal7.2 km
- Igreja da Misericórdia de TaviraChurch building in Tavira Municipality, Faro District, Portugal2.8 km
- Castle of TaviraBuilding in Tavira Municipality, Faro District, Portugal3.0 km
- Torre D'AresTower in Luz de Tavira, Tavira, Portugal10 km
- Capela de São SebastiãoBuilding in Tavira Municipality, Faro District, Portugal2.8 km
- Fort São João da BarraBuilding in Tavira Municipality, Faro District, Portugal2.9 km
- Convento das Eremitas de Santo AgostinhoBuilding in Tavira Municipality, Faro District, Portugal3.0 km
- Praia da Manta RotaBeach9.4 km
- Praia da Terra EstreitaBeach on Tavira island, Algarve, Portugal4.8 km
- Praia de Cacela VelhaBeach7.0 km
- Praia do LacémBeach4.7 km
- Site of Community Importance Cerro da CabeçaProtected area in Portugal14 km
- Praia de CabanasBeach3.1 km
- Árvore isolada em Aldeamento Turistico de Pedras de El ReyNature · History6.9 km
- Ozadi Tavira HotelNature1 m
- Sítio Arqueológico Poço AntigoProtected area7.3 km
When to go to Tavira
The best time to visit Tavira is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:43
- FebPossible10:38
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time13:59
- JunBest time14:32
- JulBest time14:19
- AugBest time13:26
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:58
- DecPossible9:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. In June, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tavira
The nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO, Faro), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ayamonte15 places21 km
- Faro, Portugal41 places31 km
- Entradas8 places79 km
- Portimão88 places81 km
- Serpa7 places90 km
- Beja, Portugal14 places99 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tavira?
The best known: Fortress of Cacela, Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo, Cacela Velha, Igreja da Misericórdia de Tavira, Castle of Tavira. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tavira?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Tavira?
The nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), 34 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tavira as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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