Golf Holidays and Golf breaks in Tavira hotels

Tavira () and golf breaks in Tavira Golf Hotels

Tavira is the most important city in the eastern Algarve and is still very well preserved due to the low tourist pressure.
From the estuary to the sea, from the mountains to the barrocal, Tavira is an invitation to discover the eastern Algarve even during a well-deserved golfing holidays.
A city with several natural assets, its own rhythm and a natural propensity for gastronomy and outdoor activities.
It has a wonderful seacoast, beautiful beaches with coves formed by the Ria Formosa, which offers extraordinary biodiversity. More than four hundred species of birds have been sighted in the Ria, where about 150 species of fish and shellfish live.

Where to play golf in Tavira during your golf holidays

There are several interesting Golf Courses offering very diversified challenges.
Monte Rei North course the best golf course in Portugal and one of the best in Europe, designed by the famous Jack Nicklaus, offers wonderful experiences to golfers who seek a demanding golf course and who also appreciate luxurious service.
The great Seve Balesteros also left his mark in the eastern Algarve, with the Quinta do Vale golf course, set by the Guadiana river, from where you can see the neighbouring country, as well as the bridge that crosses the river and connects Portugal and Spain.
Quinta Ria and Quinta de Cima, part of the Quinta da Ria resort, are two magnificent golf courses, with good practice facilities, including a golf academy, driving range and several greens to practice chippings and putting’s.
Benamor golf course, the last golf course designed by Sir Henry Cotton, delights most amateur golfers who like to play on a well-maintained course that is accessible to amateur players, both technically and financially, and offers a friendly service.
At the same level is Castro Marim, which offers a hilly golf course with narrow fairways and not very large greens.
On the other side of the border are Isla Canela and Valle Guadiana Links – two golf courses with very interesting links characteristics that complement the golfing offer in the Western Algarve and the Tavira, Monte Gordo and Castro Marim areas.
With so many options and such distinctive golf courses, we can guarantee a wonderful golfing vacation to golf enthusiasts from all over the world who visit the Algarve.

Where to Stay in Tavira for Golf Holidays

The accommodation in Tavira also excels in the numerous options available to golfers. One of the most emblematic is the Pousada de Tavira Convento da Graça, a historic building, transformed into a boutique hotel, in which some rooms are adapted from former cells of the convent, with all the modern comfort and convenience.
Regarding golf resorts, we have the Monte Rei Golf & Country Club, a luxurious five-star product offering numerous services that excel in quality, Castro Marim Golf & Country Club, with several luxury villas with daily housekeeping service, a private pool at your disposition, three excellent nine-hole golf courses with reduced fees for resort guests, and lots of things to do and Robinson Club Quinta da Ria Golf Resort, offers an all-inclusive service and a charming environment. These are three resorts for all types of guests, from those looking for golf breaks to those looking for a simple family holiday.
In this area we also find other hotels and aparthotels such as Praia Verde Boutique Hotel, considered in 2014 by CNN as one of the new best boutique hotels in Europe; Eurohotel Altura, with a fantastic location on top of the sea and views of Altura beach from all rooms and suites; Prime Energize, located 400 meters from the beach of Monte Gordo, is a 4-star hotel with a main focus on sports; and Monte Gordo Hotel Apartamentos & Spa, located near the woods of Vila Real de Santo António and 300 meters from the sea, combining the calm of the countryside with the proximity of the sea.
These accommodations are for all ages and offer a wide range of leisure and cultural experiences. In the center of Tavira, we have the Maria Nova Lounge Hotel, a welcoming four-star hotel, located on the highest point of Tavira and only 1 km from the city center, Vila Monte Farm House, a true reference of timeless simplicity, a local environment, rustic and chic, and the Vila Galé Tavira, located in the heart of the city and unique for its decoration that recreates the Arab environment that marked the history of southern Portugal. These are three good examples of comfort and prestige in this city, and they are perfect for your golf beaks.

Gastronomy in Tavira

Tavira is the representative of Portugal in the inscription of the Mediterranean Diet as a World Heritage Site, so the numerous restaurants offer one of the world's richest and most varied gastronomies, based on fresh fish and fresh seafood, caught by local fishermen in the pristine waters of the estuary or at sea.

What to do in Tavira during your golf holidays

Tavira is nowadays a cosmopolitan but still markedly traditional city, with influences from the Barrocal and maritime activities.
From beaches of white, clear sand and a calm and warm sea to the attractions of the Historic Center of Tavira: Church of Santa Maria do Castelo, Castle of Tavira, Roman Bridge, Municipal Museum of Tavira, Praça Dr. António Padinha Tavira.
The Gilao river and the famous Roman bridge give an incredible charm to the city of Tavira and provide an atmosphere of romanticism.