Pego do Inferno
March 17, 2010 by Nick
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Pego do Inferno is an amazing little spot which just doesn’t seem very likely amidst the normally dry and dusty Algarve. At the confluence of two small rivers just north-west of Tavira you will find the waterfall cascading into an emrald green lagoon. Just have a look at these fantastic photos on a guy called Fernando Rodrigues’ [...]
Video of Tavira
February 16, 2010 by Nick
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If you’re looking for things to do, why not take a video of the East Algarve and plop it on YouTube? I found a video of a Dutch pastor called Father Roderick aka Godspeed and it seems like he travels around the world taking intuitive and informative videos. It’s really well edited and provides a [...]
Grab a Guinness in Tavira
July 23, 2009 by Sean
Filed under Restaurants, Things to do
At this present moment in time there is only one place in Tavira that can provide you with an ice cold Guinness on draught – The Black Anchor pub and restaurant or the Beira Rio as it is more commonly known. This family run bar has a great atmosphere and attracts both holiday makers and [...]
Tavira Island
March 18, 2009 by Sean
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With the gorgeous weather improving by the day Tavira Island is a must for those who love incredible beaches (secluded this time of the year) and fabulous sea food. Camping is an absolute must if you really want to soak up the gorgeous island fever. It get’s very busy in peak summer months so if [...]
Sunset beach walk
February 25, 2009 by Nick
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Now here’s a great thing to do – walk on the beach at sunset, take pictures, mess about with them in Photoshop and upload them to the web! Seriously there is nothing as peaceful as a winter’s walk along Tavira’s estuary as the tide heads out for another night in the ocean.
Playing Golf in Tavira
January 21, 2009 by Nick
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There are literally tons of things to do in Tavira but playing golf must be one of the more popular pastimes and yes Tavira has it’s very own golf course. Benamor Golf Course is situated right on the EN125 opposite the turn-off to Cabanas and is therefore incredibly easy to find. It’s a full 18 [...]
Kayaking in Tavira
January 11, 2009 by Nick
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If you have a look at Tavira from the air, you’ll see that the River Gilão splits into a maze of waterways as it approaches the ocean, filling many clam beds and geometric salt pans. It spreads into an intra-coastal waterway that stretches all the way along the coast and this variety of routes lends [...]