Santa Maria e Santiago
Travel Guide
Visit Santa Maria e Santiago
Ozadi Tavira Hotel
Staff were accommodating in every way and made us feel most welcome. Room was clean, spacious and beds were comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding with many offerings of eggs, cold meats and cheeses, cereals & yogurts and breads and pastries. Wonderful fresh squeezed orange juice in a tasteful sun ...
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Vila Gale Tavira Resort Hotel
Staff was very friendly, room was spacious and clean, food was great.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly
We enjoyed our stay,unfortunately the bedroom was a bit warm and we found it hard to regulate. Breakfast was good and most staff were very friendly. The 4 th floor bar is very good
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Quinta da Baleeira
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 May 16, 2025
Flattered to be In Algarve
Morgado Apartment in Tavira
This was a lovely place to stay. Beautiful apartment, well set up, in a great location. We really enjoyed the pool and there was a good restaurant and a grocer at the end of the drive. We had issues getting into the apartments but they answered all our calls and it could in part have been due to ...
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo
Though Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Santa Maria e Santiago while you are here.
Old Town
Learn about the local history of Santa Maria e Santiago when you spend time at Old Town. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
Olhão: 3 Islands Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch
Ria Formosa: Armona and Culatra Islands 3-Hour Boat Tour
