Luz de Tavira e Santo Estêvão
Travel Guide
Visit Luz de Tavira e Santo Estêvão
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Reviewed on 12 Sep 2024
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Reviewed on 12 Oct 2023
![Charming cottage with shared pool in the Eastern Algarve near Tavira.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33117200/33117116/69008040_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2022
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Popular places to visit
![Tavira Castle featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232279-Faro-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Tavira Castle
Look out across the rooftops of historic Tavira from a tower in this ruined fortress, which has withstood royal sieges, pirate attacks and natural disasters.
![Roman Bridge which includes a river or creek and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232986-Roman-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Roman Bridge
Despite its name, Tavira’s central footbridge wasn’t constructed during the Roman Empire, but it does sit where an ancient bridge once was.
![Praca da Republica showing a fountain and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232706-Tavira.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Praca da Republica
Check out Tavira’s main square, which served as the town’s marketplace for centuries and is now surrounded by restaurants and elegant heritage buildings with preserved façades.
![Misericordia Church showing a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232276-Faro-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Misericordia Church
Dating back to the 16th century, this church is one of the Algarve’s most exquisite pieces of Renaissance architecture that includes remarkable stonemasonry.
![Tavira Castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233221-Tavira-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo
If Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Santa Maria e Santiago.
Old Town
Learn about the local history of Santa Maria e Santiago when you take a trip to Old Town. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
![From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3612010/29c675c8-ca79-4ffe-b9dd-22289ddf6ea1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour
![Porto to Algarve up to 2 stops](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46962340/478d45d9-81de-410f-b6a9-60ef6cfb0828.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Porto to Algarve with stops up to 2 Cities in Coimbra and Évora
![7 Valley Hiking, Benagil - Praia da Marinha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49856080/835d768f-1a83-4b6d-afd3-7cfdad108a5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Tavira 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave and Snorkeling
- Hell's Pool
- Faro Island Beach
- Olhao Harbour
- Faro Marina
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Manta Rota Beach
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Ilha de Tavira Beach
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Tavira Castle
- Quinta do Lago Golf
- Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Estoi Palace
- Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
- Roman Bridge
- Forum Algarve Mall