Location: Tavira
Top Things to do in Tavira
What to do and see in Tavira, Algarve: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Tavira (Portuguese pronunciation: [tɐˈviɾɐ]) is a Portuguese town and municipality, capital of the Costa do Acantilado, situated in the east of the Algarve on the south coast of Portugal. It is 28 kilometres (17 miles) east of Faro and 75 kilometres (47 miles) west of Huelva across the Río Grande (Rio Guadiana) into Spain. The Gilão River meets the Atlantic Ocean in Tavira. The population in 2011 was 26,167, in an area of 606.97 km².
Restaurants in Tavira
1. Ex Libris Gourmet
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Situated in Tavira historical town, next to the "Roman Bridge". A Beautiful 19th century building associated to the traditional local trade. Tiago and Sandra´s Ex Libris Gourmet Shop is charming, pleasant and delightfully refined.Recreating the old fashioned, high quality and traditional Portuguese food products. The best international gourmet products. Opening on December 8 2008, a couple from Lisbon returned to their hometown. Making a difference in quality of it´s products and creating an ambience whit its original and carefully planed presentation and layout. Coffe & Chocolate, Tea & Biscuits, Spices & Seasonings, Pasta & Rissotos, Pate´s and Foie Gras, Wine, Cheeses & Portugueses Sausages, Liquors. Mineral Water from all over the world amongst many other fine foods
2. Day Out
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
3. Acafrao
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Craft/jewellery shop. Unique and made by order pieces.
Reviewed By DivaTravel - Ottawa, Canada
We visited this cute little shop during our visit to the lovely town of Tavira, just prior to the Coronavirus pandemic. (We are now back in Canada, and send our best wishes to the Portuguese people, for staying safe, and good health for better days ahead.) The owner/artist was busily crafting fun and funky pieces of unique jewelry, and greeted us with a friendly smile. She works with various metals, to create organic shapes and clever overlapping ways to wear the necklaces. Prices were quite reasonable; these pieces make great gifts for the girl who's hard to buy for, or an easy-to-pack gift for yourself. I hope to return to the Algarve next winter, and would love to return to this artist's shop.
4. Blossom
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
BLOSSOM A concept store were you can find fotos, postcards and more. Blossom is situated in the historical center of Tavira, opposite the old market on the west bank of the river Gilão. For shipping to your home please visit our webshop. Prints (canvasses and Chromaluxe) shipped for € 4,95 to PT, ES, UK, IR, FR, GE, NL , AU and BE and for € 9,95 to Canada, the US and Australia.
Reviewed By GearoidDiv
A visit to Blossom is a must for any visitor to Tavira. Ron has captured some fantastic views from across the Algarve, and is always happy to have a chat and eager to share his knowledge. We recently purchased one of Ron's landscape shots, printed on ChromaLuxe (high-gloss on aluminium) and couldn't be happier. Great to have a piece of the Algarve in our home! We couldn't recommend Blossom highly enough.
5. Aroma Ceramica
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Welcome to Aroma Ceramica! We are a ceramics shop situated in Tavira. All our products are 100% made in Portugal! We sell our ceramics by weight and by the item. Come visit us and you'll be surprised by the quality and incredible prices!
6. Cor de Violeta - Made in Algarve
7. Casa das Portas
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Two shops, close together in the historic centre of Tavira offering unusual, stylish and ethically sourced gifts from Portugal and around the world. Most importantly a gallery of extraordinary prints of tavira's beautiful doors and windows.
8. Loja Praia-Mar
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Handicrafts - Souverniers - Beach Items - Fashion
9. Rosa Amor
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Lovely Gifts Shop ♡ A unique space in the heart of Tavira, you can find special gifts made in Porugal.
10. Mercado Municipal de Tavira
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4.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By alnbarthel - Toronto, Canada
Open from Monday - Saturday from 7am to 1pm the Tavira Municipal market is a great place to encounter locals selling local products. I’ve been making a trip there each morning so we have the freshest ingredients for dinner in the evening. The vendors are great fun to talk with and very helpful.
