Just 30 minutes from Faro airport, Tavira is the perfect location for a family holiday. We stayed at Casa 12 in Tavira Town with our family for a week in August 2015. The charming property was bright and clean and well equipped for our stay. The beds were very comfortable which made for a peaceful night’s sleep. Each room has its own individual air conditioning system which we needed as the temperatures were high. The washing machine came in handy as well.
The owners have decorated the property beautifully and it really feels like a home from home. Should you fancy a night in, there is a large variety of DVDs, and the property also has WIFI. If you are lucky enough to have the bedroom at the top of the house, you will have the added bonus of a large ensuite with a whirlpool bath with shower over. You will also get to lounge on the fabulous balcony and watch the world go by.
The host, Emma, was very helpful and provided us with information on the local areas and was very flexible with our arrival and departure times, which we were very grateful for. There is a local supermarket which takes about three minutes to walk to, and there you will find everything you will need.
Our favourite thing to do was catch a taxi boat to one of the neighbouring beaches. Our favourite was Cabanas Beach, slightly further out than Tavira Island, but the ride in the speed boat was exhilarating and added to the charm of our day out. The beach is big and clean and has a fabulous beach bar, with the best gin and tonic selection. Tavira Island is also worth a visit as there is a large variety or restaurants that sell the most delicious fresh fish. There are also loads of water sports activities, including inflatables in the sea.
Tavira Town is vibrant and has a fabulous atmosphere. It comes alive in the evening. There are many restaurants to choose from, although you will need at least two weeks to work your way through them all. The owners have kindly left a book with details of places that you must try, we managed to see most of them in our time in Tavira. We also had a ride in a tuk tuk which is a must. Antonio was great fun and took us to areas that we would not have seen otherwise, so well worth the 20 Euros for three of us. The ride took almost an hour in total.
Another must try, Ice Cream!
If you are looking for a charming place to stay that is well equipped for all your needs, Casa 12 is the place. Enjoy it. We certainly did.