Nearest Pousadas:
- S. Brás de Alportel
- Sagres
- Beja
Interesting Places:
Tavira:
- Roman Bridge
- Moirisco Castle
- Santa Maria do Castelo Church
- Misericórdia Church
- N. Sra. Da Graça Church
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- The Former Municipal Market
Beaches:
- Tavira Island (by boat)
- Cabanas / São João da Barra
- Fortress (by car)
- Conceição (by boat)
- Santa Luzia / Barril (by train)
Fairs and markets:
- Tavira Market_3rd Saturday of each month
- Old Things Fair of Tavira_3rd Sunday of each month
- Tavira´s Spring Fair_last April´s weekend
- Regional Art and Products Fair / Cachopo_2nd weekend of May
- Summer Fair of São Brás de Alportel - Last weekend of July
- Boa Morte Fair of Tavira -1st and 2nd of August
- Santa Catarina of Fonte do Bispo Annual Fair -25th August
- São Francisco Fair in Tavira - From 3rd to 5th October
- Santo Estevão Fair in Cachopo - 26th December
Pousada History:
Graça Convent in Tavira was once the Convent of the Cloistered Augustinian Nuns, which was founded by King D. Sebastião around 1569. It stands on the castle hill on the site of what was once most likely the Jewish quarter. Its most noteworthy features are the 16thand 17th century Renaissance cloister, the façade facing the main square and the central staircase, both in baroque style. Archaeological traces of Islamic origin were discovered during the restoration work. As a result, the plans were changed to include the finds in the building, where they are now partially visible from the bar. The design includes a multi-purpose hall (in the old church).
History of Tavira:
Tavira is the most typical cities of Algarve, which acquired vestige of ancient civilizations; it was a Phoenician village, it was habited by the Romans and an important city during the Muslim occupation. Bathed by the Gilão River, is situated right in the Ria Formosa, 30km from the airport of Faro and 160 Km from Sevilha.
The region is characterized by the many sunny days that invite anyone to explore the region, in a relaxing way and in contact with the best of what the country has to offer.