Large pool

Entrance to restaurant and bar

Tavira Garden is regarded as the highest quality complex in the unspoilt Eastern Algarve. The spacious buildings are imaginatively designed in Moorish style, each different from its neighbour and set in extensive and immaculate mature gardens in this quiet complex. Facilities at Tavira Garden include 2 large pools both with adjoining children's pools and surrounded by sun loungers and shade if required, pool bar, football/tennis court, gymnasium, children's playground, lounge area, office (open Monday-Friday, English spoken), restaurant/bar with inside and outside dining, BBQ area. There is ample parking space on the complex. It's a very short and pleasant walk to Tavira's historic old town areas, harbour and Roman bridge. Tavira has one of the best beaches in Europe - 12km long, clean, sandy and uncrowded even in summer - with EC Blue Flag status. Many other huge sandy beaches are within easy reach of Tavira Garden.

Part of Tavira Beach

Part of Lounge through into Kitchen

 

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Notes on prices
Rental prices slashed for 2009!!

Prices may be converted to UK Pounds if required.
These rental prices are for maximum 2 people + baby in cot; an additional 15 euros per person per week is charged for the 3rd and 4th guests. Bookings for part weeks are charged pro-rata the weekly rate. The special price for long winter lets is for bookings of 4 weeks minimum, and excludes the cost of electricity used.

Changeover day
Arrival and departure dates are fully flexible. Access on arrival may sometimes not be until 5pm and guests may be asked to vacate by 10am on departure day, but only if required for changeover/cleaning purposes. Luggage storage is available.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
This apartment is legally licenced for letting by Tavira Council and the Health & Safety Authority. There is no gas installed in this building. In the apartment there are fire extinguishers, fire blanket & smoke alarms. There is a security safe for guests' use free-of-charge, a comprehensive information folder, a selection of books and CDs. The apartment has heaters, double-glazed windows, the air-con heats as well as cools - so is perfect for winter holidays. The apartment is cleaned to a high standard before arrival and after departure. Please note that we do not allow pets in this property. Please smoke only in outside areas and not inside the apartment. Baby's sturdy travel cot available for hire, price 3 Euros per night. Beach/pool towels available for hire, price 2 Euros per towel per stay. There is a small charge for use of the gym and tennis court on the complex; also for the tumble dryer in Tavira Garden's laundry which may be used by guests.

Accessibility
This apartment is located on the first floor, and therefore is not suitable for anybody with difficulty climbing stairs.

Outside
Enormous private roof terrace accessed from inside apartment - sunshine all day! - which covers the whole apartment, with wonderful 360 degree views over the roofs and countryside to the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve and the sea. On the roof terrace there are tables and chairs, comfortable new sun loungers, sun umbrellas, shower. There is also a small balcony at the front of the apartment with table and chairs.

The extensive mature gardens and swimming pools, plus all other facilities on the Tavira Garden complex, may be used by everybody staying there.

Coast/Beach
Relax on one of the massive clean uncrowded sandy beaches stretching along this coast - warmest sea in Portugal! Reach huge sandy Tavira beach by a delightful short boat trip across the lagoon from the town. There are many other wonderful sandy beaches along this unspoiled stretch of coast, all within easy reach and uncrowded even in summer. The Spanish border is approx 30km to the east, where the ancient border castles, quiet old villages and broad River Guadiana are a must to explore.

Golf
Several top quality golf courses are within very easy reach; the nearest, Benamor (5,500 metres, par 71) was designed by Sir Henry Cotton and is only 4km from Tavira Garden. Other nearby courses include Quinta de Cima - 6,256 metres, par 72 (7km from Tavira Garden); Quinta da Ria - 6,110 metres, par 72 (7km from Tavira Garden); Castro Marim - 5,466 metres, par 72 (28km from Tavira Garden).

Two new prestigious golf complexes are also very near - Jack Nicklaus's Monte Rei is approx 15 minutes drive, and Sevi Ballesteros's Quinta do Vale is approx 20 minutes drive.

Lots of other courses in western Spain and the western Algarve are within one hour's drive.

Price discounts for most local courses (currently approx 30%) may be obtained with a Tavira Garden card which should be requested prior to arrival. Golf club rental is available including trolley.

Special interest holidays
Private boat trips can be organised, completely tailor-made to suit your requirements and very good value for money. The boats take up to 7 and up to 11 people. For example - bird watching in the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve; fishing; exploring the coast, Tavira Island, the River Gilão running through Tavira town, etc. Why not take a little boat trip to one of the nearby deserted beaches, or to delightful Santa Luzia village for a leisurely cheap fish lunch in one of the little restaurants overlooking the sea there?

If you are a cyclist or hiker, there is now a cycling/walking route going from the Spanish border in the east to the western tip of the Algarve, giving wonderful views and plenty of clean fresh air!

Travel
Faro Airport is approx 35km away. We can organise your airport transfers by taxi at discounted rates. We can arrange car hire for you with a local high quality company - to collect at Faro Airport if required at no extra charge - although a car is not necessary for the enjoyment of your holiday at Tavira Garden. Bicycle hire is available in town. Trains from Tavira Station will take you to other parts of Portugal, and buses cover a wide area including to Seville and other parts of Spain.

Distances
You may wish to explore the nearby unspoiled little fishing villages such as Santa Luzia, Cabanas, Cacela Velha or Fuzeta, with their huge sandy uncrowded beaches and quaint cobbled streets. The massive Ria Formosa Nature Reserve abounds with birdlife - flamingos are regular visitors - and the hills and pretty old villages of the Serra do Caldeirão are just a few kilometres north, with breathtaking views and peaceful lanes ideal for walking or cycling.

Further details
The Tavira Garden complex is situated in the northern part of unspoiled Tavira, still a working fishing port and considered to be the most elegant and beautiful town on the Algarve. Known as the Venice of the Algarve, Tavira has a history going back to Roman and Moorish times. With its narrow cobbled streets, ancient hilltop castle, old churches, traditional tiled houses, little shops and Roman bridge spanning the broad River Gilão which runs through the town, exploring is sheer delight. Tourism has had very little impact here and the area is untouched by any 'yob culture'. There are lots of little pavement cafes and restaurants, many along the banks of the palm-lined river, offering cheap delicious food. You'll find plenty of small shops as you wander round the town, or, for more serious shopping, visit the new Tavira Gran Plaza shopping mall. There's a daily market selling local produce, fruit, vegetables, meat and fish - all fresh and very cheap. Nearest supermarket, approx 100 metres (open 7 days a week). Nearest bakers, chemist, post office, newsagent, cafés, other small shops, cash point, approx 700 metres. It's a very short and attractive walk from Tavira Garden through parts of the picturesque old town to the castle, Roman bridge, fishing port and harbour areas. We'll consider any reasonable offer for late bookings when the apartment is available! We've been providing holiday accommodation for more than 5 years with much praise from our clients, and are confident we know what is required for a successful & happy holiday. We keep our standards very high with our prices as low as we can manage! We meet clients at the apartment on their arrival, and can deal personally and quickly with any clients' queries during their stay here. If you're looking for another apartment to rent at Tavira Garden please check our studio apartment, Owners Direct ref P3986.

Booking notes
30% deposit required at time of booking, balance payable 8 weeks before arrival. For bookings less than 8 weeks before arrival, 100% is payable at time of booking. Payment may be made in Pounds Sterling if required.

In case of cancellation the 30% deposit is non-refundable and we will reimburse as much of the 70% balance as we have been able to recoup with a replacement booking.

If payments are not made promptly, bookings may be liable to cancellation. PRICES JUST SLASHED!

Guest comments
'We had a fantastic holiday in your apartment and have been telling everyone how great it and Tavira Town are. We want to return next summer'. Gill & Allan, Jul 08.

'We really did have a wonderful time and would certainly come back to your lovely apartment.' Laura, Apr 08.

'We had a wonderful time. Your apartment is fantastic - home from home. You have thought of everything one could possible need, from tea towels to cheese graters! We would certainly recommend you. We thought Tavira is a lovely old town.' Bev & Paul, Apr 08.

'We've had a lovely holiday. The apartment is super. We'll be back next year.' Caroline, Aug 08.

'We had a ball! The apartment was lovely and perfect for our needs. Tavira is a lovely town. We'll definitely be making a return visit.' Johanna & Tom, Aug 08.

'The apartment was perfect and the roof terrace amazing - it meant that we could have the day out and still get some sun when we returned'. Barbara & Mel, Mar 08.

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