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The villa is located in Quinta de Pegada, a popular and highly sought-after residential zone. It popularity is borne from the peaceful ambience, the high standard of accommodation and proximity to Tavira Centre. Quinta de Pegada has no amenities in the immediate vicinity, but within 10 minutes walk, you have a gorgeous bakery and cafe, and a further 5 minutes, you are in the town centre.
TAVIRA
The delightful attractions of Tavira offer colourful, cobbled streets, the famed Roman bridge over the meandering Rio Gilão, and an intriguing historical quarter replete with handsome 17th century merchants’ mansions, fine churches and convents of architectural note all bidding for your attention. Castle ramparts have been faithfully restored housing beautiful gardens of indigenous and exotic varieties, while pretty squares edged with café terraces offer the perfect pre-text for lazy afternoons while watching the World pass by.
Cuisine: An abundance of excellent eateries abound to suit all tastes and pockets, from the traditional to the more avant-garde. Fish and seafood are king here, freshly caught and served grilled, while a plethora of contemporary tapas bars have brought an edge and finesse to the local offering. Plentiful local cafés and gelaterias offer pleasing resting points while out exploring, and keen chefs will enjoy the daily market for freshly caught fish, seafood, meats and produce, all sourced locally and sold over a cacophony of local colour and commotion within the vast market place.
Beaches: Known for its outstanding coastline, the Algarve offers an unparalleled richness of golden beaches. Voted one of the best beaches in Portugal, Tavira island, conveniently reached from the centre of the town via short ferry crossing, is a 10km long paradise of soft golden sands, lapped by the clean, clear blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby Barril beach, once the centre of a thriving tuna fishing community can be reached on foot via Tavira island, or via a fun miniature train departing from the nearby pretty fishing village of Santa Luzia, famed for being the ‘Octopus Capital’ of the Algarve. Heading east, vibrant Cabanas offers a further choice of excellent restaurants, bars and cafés and a superb beach of dune backed sands.
Nature: Hugging the coastline from Faro in the west through Tavira and then onto to Manta Rota in the east, The Ria Formosa Natural Park forms an expansive barrier against the Atlantic Ocean. Vast wetlands, sheltered lagoons, deserted islands and stunning beaches provide a perfect habitat for migratory birdlife and fragile marine ecosystems. Criss-crossed with trails and unmade paths, this is an ideal natural playground for cycling, walking and birdwatching.
Activities: The various local beaches offer excellent facilities for windsurfing, kite-surfing, paddle-boarding and jet-ski, while kayaking along the local Rio Gilão is a must to enjoy the undulating landscape of the Asseca valley, heading inland through soft pastures and orchards rich in sweet Algarve citrus fruits. World renowned for golf, the Algarve offers a plentiful supply of World class golf courses and the nearby courses of Benamor, Quinta da Ria & Cima, Monte Rei and Castro Marim cater for all levels and pockets.

Quinta Pegada is on the outskirts of Tavira town with all its gorgeous amenities easily reached on foot. The use of a car is not essential when renting this property.
• Train - The nearest stop to the property is at Porta Nova - 5 minutes walk
• Bus – Buses run across the entire Algarve coastline and the nearest stop is opposite the Porta Nova train station - 5 minutes walk
• Taxi - There is a rank in the town square - 15 minutes walk
• Smartavillas offer taxi services, and the contact details will be displayed inside your rental property
• Smartavillas can also arrange airport transfers for any number of passengers, private travel services to and from places of interest and competitive rates for car hire. Please ask us for a quote.