Cabanas and Tavira The beaches throughout the Algarve in southern Portugal are spectacular, regularly rated amongst Europe’s finest. A large part of the eastern coast is made up of islands that form the protected Ria Formosa Park, an important habitat for bird and marine life. A series of beautiful islands, with gorgeous beaches, sit just offshore.....the closest to us is Ilha de Tavira which is reached by ferry and is just a couple of minutes walk from our ...

Arrived in Tavira, Portugal With heat warnings in place throughout our area, we want to thank all of our family and friends who contacted us, expressing their concern for our welfare.....well it was (and still is) hot, as we made our way from Jerez, Spain to Tavira, Portugal - via Seville.....and truthfully - the air-conditioners on the buses were really not up to the task! ** A quick travellers note here - when booking a bus on-line in Spain, credit cards issu...