Tavira

Tavira is one of the most well-liked villages in the Algarve and one of Portugal's most stunning beach communities. Its mestizo nature is evident because it is situated along the Gilao River's banks and once had an Arab influence. The canals and marshes of the Ra Formosa Natural Park are located south of the town.

On Portugal's Algarve Coast, Tavira is situated along the picturesque inlet of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, where rivers wind through dry marsh-like islands to create a 60-kilometer-long natural playground for both people and wildlife.

You can kayak through its canals while observing the birds, laze about on a deserted beach, and get some refreshments at the nearby resort community of Cabanas de Tavira. With a Moorish influence on its architecture and a crumbling medieval castle peering over its roofs, Tavira has a charm all its own. Traditional Portuguese cafes line the streets, and fishing boats line the riverfront.

• Location: Faro