| Around Tavira |
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Ria Formosa |
The coastline of Tavira forms part of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, which is renowned for its birdlife and wildlife. |
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Beaches |
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The long, sandy beach of Ilha de Tavira is reached by a short ferry ride from Tavira. |
There are restaurants and cafes, and sunloungers and umbrellas are available to hire. Lifeguards are present. |
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Barril Beach is reached by miniature railway. There are many other quiet beaches to the East of Tavira, stretching towards the Spanish border. |
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Villages |
Small fishing villages such as Santa Luzia, Cabanas, Nora Cacela and Fuzeta are 5 – 10 minute’s drive or a bus or train ride. |
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The villages of the Serra do Caldeirao are a few kilometers north in the hills, among olive, almond and citrus groves. |
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