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(Casa do Rio; 917 356 623;
www.tavira-inn.com
;
Rua Chefe António Afonso 39; d not including breakfast €105;
)
In a quirky spot nestled by the train bridge and in front of the river, the five
rooms in this comfortable place have style…and effective double-glazed windows.
There's a lot of terracotta, the owner's own artwork, a small saltwater swimming pool and
a bar. Children are not permitted.
Hotel Residencial
Princesa do Gilão
( 281 325 171;
www.residencial-gilao.com
;
Rua Borda d'Água de Aguiar 10; s/d/tr €52/58/68; )
This '80s-
style place on the river has tight but neat rooms with identical decor. Get a room with a
river view.
GUESTHOUSE
€€
Hotel Vila Galé Albacora
( 281 380 800;
www.vilagale.pt
;
Quatro Águas; r from €100; Apr-Oct; )
Two kilometres
east of town, overlooking Ilha de Tavira, this four-star 162-room hotel has been converted
from, and cleverly incorporates, a former tuna village, complete with the original school
and chapel. It has cheerful modern rooms (the former tuna workers' living premises), plus
a spa, a pool and a restaurant.
HOTEL
€€
Quinta da Lua
( 281 961 070;
www.quintadalua.com.pt
; Bernardinheiro, Santo Estevão; d/ste €185/225; )
Peace
and serenity. Set among orange groves 4km northwest of Tavira, this delightful place has
eight bright and very stylish rooms set around a large, saltwater swimming pool. The ex-
tensive gardens feature an outdoor lounge area. Superb breakfasts (anything from
homemade muesli to eggs) included.
B&B
€€€
Quinta do Caracol
( 281 322 475;
www.quintadocaracol.com
; Rua do São Pedro; s/d €100/140; )
This unpre-
tentious, rambling 17th-century farmhouse is set in a lovely garden, despite the surround-
ing suburban development. Each of its nine apartments is uniquely kitted out in traditional
Algarve furnishings and rustic artwork; all have kitchenettes. It's child- and pet-friendly.
From Tavira's train station, cross the railway and turn left at Rua de Sao Pedro. The
entry is 200m further on to the left - look for the blue and white arch.
GUESTHOUSE
€€€
Tavira House Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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