12 days in Algarve Itinerary

Tavira has succeeded at escaping the flood of tourism that has affected other coastal Portuguese towns over the years.

Explore hidden gems such as Ponte antiga sobre o Rio Gilao and Praca da Republica. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tavira: Ilha da Culatra (in Olhao), Praca Marques de Pombal (in Vila Real de Santo Antonio) and Faro (Boat Tours & Water Sports, Faro Cathedral, &more). And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja da Misericordia, browse the fresh offerings at Mercado Municipal de Loulé (Desde 1908), stroll around Ria Formosa, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosario.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Tavira driving holiday planner.

Valencia, Spain to Tavira is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is minus 1 hour. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Valencia in November since evenings lows in Tavira dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Lagos.

The allure of the beaches and the town's historical center draw visitors to Lagos, a coastal destination in the Barlavento region of the Algarve.

Step off the beaten path and head to Odeceixe Beach and Praia da Oura. Get out of town with these interesting Lagos side-trips: Olhos de Agua (Praia da Falesia & Praia dos Olhos de Água), Aljezur (Praia do Monte Clérigo & Arrifana Beach) and Armacao de Pera Beach (in Silves). There's still lots to do: slough off your stress at Aguadream Mediterranean Baths, kick back and relax at Praia Da Rocha, make a trip to Cape Saint Vincent, and take a leisurely stroll along Alvor Boardwalk.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Lagos online travel route planner.

Drive from Tavira to Lagos in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In November, daytime highs in Lagos are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can travel back home.