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Algarve Modern Villa on the Ria Formosa near Tavira

Greg Boegner — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:41:00 +0000

Set in a unique location, this 200 sqm single story Algarve home commanding 6,900 sqm of gardens was designed for guests to enjoy every moment of its wider nature reserve setting. Adopting a post-modernist architectural style, this stunning south-facing rental home in the Algarve opens to the exterior, overlooking the Ria Formosa and the ocean, fully embracing its natural surroundings, flora, and fauna. Keep an eye out and you might be lucky enough to spot flamingos, spoonbills and other wading […]

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Palácio de Tavira Hotel – Where History and Modern Luxury Converge

Greg Boegner — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Tavira, one of the Algarve’s most charming towns, now has a new jewel in its historic center: the Palácio de Tavira Hotel. This boutique luxury property brings a sophisticated accommodation option to a city celebrated for its cobblestone streets, Moorish echoes, and laid-back riverside ambiance. Perfectly positioned within walking distance of Tavira’s sights, cafés, and shops, the hotel seamlessly blends history, design, and contemporary comfort. The story of Palácio de Tavira begins in the 19th century, when the Tavares family […]

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Colégio Charm House – Enchanting Boutique Hotel in Tavira

Greg Boegner — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:01:32 +0000

Everyone loves visiting Tavira, in the eastern Algarve, for its quaint village charm, its centuries’ old history and its proximity to the sea. It’s an ideal destination to soak in the heritage of Portugal but at a slower, more relaxed pace. Complementing any visit to Tavira is a stay at Colégio Charm House. This charming boutique hotel, just a short five-minute walk from the Tavira historic city center, lives up to its name offering peaceful, artistically-appointed rooms and personalized service […]

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“Balsa, Roman City” Exhibition in Tavira, Artifacts from the Origins of the Algarve

Greg Boegner — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:45:16 +0000

Step back in time and embark on a captivating journey through the Roman history of Tavira with the exhibition, “Balsa, Roman City,” at the Tavira Municipal Museum – Palácio da Galeria. This immersive showcase promises visitors a two-thousand-year exploration into the urban origins of the Algarve. The exhibition runs through 28 September 2024. It can be said that the roots of this exhibition began 150 years ago when Estácio da Veiga, a pioneering figure in Portuguese Archaeology hailing from Tavira, […]

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A Ver Tavira – Creative Cuisine of Luís Brito, in the Eastern Algarve

Ann Abel — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 10:04:41 +0000

For years, A Ver Tavira was an attractive restaurant with a pretty terrace that looked—to those who happened to pass by—like a nice place to celebrate a special occasion sometime. But it wasn’t very much on food lovers’ radar until chef Luís Brito took over in 2017 and began making changes. Eventually he switched to tasting menus and began to “go for a Michelin star.” He got it—quite deservedly in the 2022 guide—and A Ver Tavira was suddenly on the […]

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Noélia & Jerónimo – Legendary Portuguese Cuisine in Cabanas, Algarve

Ann Abel — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 13:49:50 +0000

Technically, the name of this long-beloved establishment in Cabanas de Tavira is Restaurante Noélia & Jerónimo. But in reality, everyone refers to it simply as Noélia—the chef is a legend in the Algarve and throughout Portugal. A few years ago, respected Portuguese newspaper Publico declared Noélia to be the “best restaurant in the world.” We might not go that far, but it certainly is an outstanding one. She is something of a chef’s chef, and her unassuming restaurant is where […]

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Fazenda Nova – Relaxed Country House with a Hip, Modern Attitude, near Tavira

Greg Boegner — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 16:33:34 +0000

Country is cool in this hip boutique hotel not far from Tavira in the eastern Algarve. Fazenda Nova (“New Farm” in English) is an apt name for this rural retreat offering every amenity of a cosmopolitan hotel. Located on 10 hectares of rolling hills, seemingly far away from civilization, Fazenda Nova is an oasis for anyone seeking fresh air, fresh food and fresh outlook on life. It took London-natives Hallie and Tim ten years to transform this former run-down farm […]

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Municipal Museum of Archaeology – Tavira

P. Simão — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 11:22:12 +0000

The 16th century Palácio da Galeria is the home for Tavira’s Municipal Museum. It is the city’s focal point for cultural events and programs. The museum has revolving art exhibitions, but it also maintains a permanent collection of regional artifacts, including pieces from Phoenician origin, Islamic sacred art, and medieval implements form the Algarve. For more information, visit the Museum on Tavira website. Palacio da Galeria/ Municial Museum of Tavira Calçada da Galeria Tavira Eastern Algarve Phone: +351 281 320 […]

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