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You can't go wrong with free sardines and that's what you'll get at
Festa de Cidade
, Tavira's
biggest festival, held on June 23 and 24. Myrtle and paper flowers decorate the streets,
and the dancing and festivities carry on till late.
Sleeping
Rates for some accommodation can halve in low season.
Tavira Youth Hostel
HOSTEL
€
( 281 326 731;
www.hihostels.com
;
Rua Dr Miguel Bombarda 36; not incl breakfast dm €15, d €38-45)
Up there
with HI's newer hostels, this hip spot is perfect for the budget traveller. It features a lovely
living room decked out in a Moorish theme, four-bed dorms, a fabulous kitchen and a
laundry. Its ingenious design even allows for attractive hotel-style doubles. What's more,
it's bang in the centre of town.
Pensão Residencial Lagôas
( 281 328 243; Rua Almirante Cândido dos Reis 24; s/d not incl breakfast from €25/30; )
For those who
are allergic to hostels, this is one of the few budget options around. It offers small (some
cramped), spotless rooms. There's a plant-filled courtyard and a sunny terrace with views.
GUESTHOUSE
€
Ilha de Tavira
( 281 321 709;
www.campingtavira.com
; camp sites per 1/2 people incl tent €12/17.50; May-Oct)
Tavira's
nearest camping site has a great location on the island. It gets crowded and noisy in the
high season (mid-June to mid-September). There's no car access.
CAMPGROUND
€
Calçada Guesthouse
( 927 710 771, 926 563 713;
www.calcadaguesthouse.com
; Calçada de Dona Ana 12; r from €84; )
Two
British expats renovated and run this stylish, if ever-so-slightly cramped, spot. It has a
modern, clean design and all the mod cons. It's centrally located and has a wonderful roof
terrace. Breakfast costs extra (€8), and children are welcome (and often a feature).
Minimum-night stays sometimes apply.
GUESTHOUSE
€€
Tavira Inn
GUESTHOUSE
€€
