Santa Maria e Santiago Travel Guide

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Tavira featuring a park
Tavira
Tavira showing a square or plaza
Tavira
Tavira

Where to stay in Santa Maria e Santiago

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Picota

Though Picota may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Roman Bridge and Old Town.

Picota
Hotel Vila Gale Tavira

Hotel Vila Gale Tavira

4 out of 5
Rua 4 de Octubro s/n, Tavira
The price is Rp3.943.659 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
Rp3.943.659
Rp4.180.290 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (750 reviews)
"Everyone was exceptionally nice."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Hotel Vila Gale Tavira
Hotel Don Rodrigues

Hotel Don Rodrigues

1 out of 5
Estrada Nacional 125 Km 134, Sitio da Pegada, Santa Margarida, Tavira, Faro
Stay at this hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (342 reviews)
"Amazing hotel . Breakfast is delicious!! Plenty of choices . Rooms are big and clean. The commune areas are super clean too. Pool is clean and nice! The restaurant on the side is the hotel is amazing !!! Is a must!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

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Hotel Don Rodrigues
Ozadi Tavira Hotel

Ozadi Tavira Hotel

4 out of 5
Quintas Das Oliveiras E N 125, Tavira
The price is Rp3.265.573 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
Rp3.265.573
Rp3.461.507 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)
"Nice hotel with very helpful staff especially the Manager at the front desck. We stayed 4 days with 2 kids. Breakfast was good. Will stay again if go back to that area."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Ozadi Tavira Hotel
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Quinta da Baleeira

Quinta da Baleeira

3 out of 5
EM1348, Tavira
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Tavira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Cabanas Beach and Tavira Tower are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"We loved every minute of our stay at Quinta da Baleeira. Communication with staff prior to our arrival was very good and we received a very warm welcome from the on-site host, Carolina, the moment we entered through the gates. Throughout our stay, Carolina helped us out with everything we needed. ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Quinta da Baleeira
Real Marina Residence

Real Marina Residence

4 out of 5
Avenida 5 de Outubro 2, Olhao
Stay at this 4-star residence in Olhao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (578 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Real Marina Residence
Cardeal Suites & Apartments

Cardeal Suites & Apartments

4 out of 5
Rua Dr. Coelho de Melo 1, Faro, Faro
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Faro. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
Great stay!
"Amazing apartments, Claudia was a wonderful host A+"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

Tavira Castle showing a city

Tavira Castle

Look out across the rooftops of historic Tavira from a tower in this ruined fortress, which has withstood royal sieges, pirate attacks and natural disasters.

Tavira Castle
Roman Bridge showing a river or creek and a bridge

Roman Bridge

Despite its name, Tavira’s central footbridge wasn’t constructed during the Roman Empire, but it does sit where an ancient bridge once was.

Roman Bridge
Praca da Republica which includes a fountain and a square or plaza

Praca da Republica

Check out Tavira’s main square, which served as the town’s marketplace for centuries and is now surrounded by restaurants and elegant heritage buildings with preserved façades.

Praca da Republica
Tavira Castle

Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo

If Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Santa Maria e Santiago.

Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo
Misericordia Church which includes a city

Misericordia Church

Dating back to the 16th century, this church is one of the Algarve’s most exquisite pieces of Renaissance architecture that includes remarkable stonemasonry.

Misericordia Church

Old Town

Learn about the local history of Santa Maria e Santiago when you take a trip to Old Town. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Old Town

Things to do

Cabanas de Tavira: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Cabanas de Tavira: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Rp669.627
per adult
Cabanas de Tavira: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
Tavira Ciência Viva Science Center Individual Ticket

Tavira Ciência Viva Science Center Individual Ticket

Rp76.529
per adult
Tavira Ciência Viva Science Center Individual Ticket
Tavira City & Ice Cream

Tavira City & Ice Cream

Rp992.004
per adult
Tavira City & Ice Cream
Historic centre & Wine tasting

Historic centre & Wine tasting

Rp1.607.105
per adult
Historic centre & Wine tasting
Tavira Tuk Tuk Tour: Historic Center & Wine Tasting

Tavira Tuk Tuk Tour: Historic Center & Wine Tasting

Rp1.596.582
per adult
Tavira Tuk Tuk Tour: Historic Center & Wine Tasting
Picture 4 for Activity Tavira City & Olive Factory Tuktuk tour

Tavira City & Olive Factory

Rp1.482.745
per adult
Tavira City & Olive Factory
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Cities near Santa Maria e Santiago

Tavira Castle showing a city

Tavira