Things to do in Cabanas de Tavira
Discover what to do during your holidays in the Algarve
If you are coming for a vacation in Cabanas de Tavira, take the opportunity to connect with nature.
Our hotel in Cabanas de Tavira is close to several parks and natural beaches, surrounded by a unique environment that will help you relax completely.
In addition to the natural spaces surrounding the hotel, below are some other nearby places and activities you can enjoy in Cabanas de Tavira to further connect with nature during your vacation.
Experiences
Cabanas Beach
Experiences
Marim Environmental Education Center
Experiences
Explore the Ria Formosa
Cabanas Beach
Add to your list of things to do in Cabanas de Tavira a visit to Cabanas Beach.
It’s a must-stop during your vacation in the Algarve.
This beach is one of the greatest natural beauties in the Iberian Peninsula (as stated by the renowned newspaper The Guardian in 2013) and is located very close to the AP Cabanas Beach & Nature hotel.
Access is made through a solar-powered boat provided by the hotel for free to its customers. (Check the schedule here)
And why is it worth visiting Cabanas Beach?
Well, besides the relaxed boat trip that allows you to appreciate the nature of Cabanas in a more intimate way, the beach is perfect for those who love calm and uncrowded shores, which can be rare to find in the Algarve during the summer.
On top of all this, the tide at Cabanas Beach is usually low and calm, and the water is warm.
You’ll also find all the necessary amenities for a peaceful day at the beach, including sunshades, loungers, local restaurants with authentic cuisine, restrooms, showers, and lifeguard services during the bathing season.
If you’re a fan of water sports, you’ll be delighted to know that this beach is very famous and ideal for windsurfing and sailing.
Marim Environmental Education Center
If you wish to have a deeper connection with nature during your vacation in the Algarve, you must visit the Marim Environmental Education Center.
Here, you will find several observatories where you can witness many of the birds of the Ria Formosa in their natural habitat. From typical passerine birds of pine groves and orchards to aquatic species that inhabit the lagoon and salt marshes.
In addition to the observatories, the Marim Environmental Education Center offers a pedestrian trail that features exhibitions, dune crests, and ponds that you can observe while walking through the lagoon system.
Explore the Ria Formosa
Rent a bike or a kayak and take a tour through the fantastic Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Throughout this park, you will get to know the natural landscapes of Praia de Faro, Praia de Cacela Velha, and Praia da Fábrica, as well as the islands of Barreta, Culatra, Armona, Cabanas, and Tavira.
On these beaches and islands, you can also observe over 65 species of fish, such as gilt-head bream, common two-banded seabream, sea bass, European flounder, and European eel.
EXPERIENCES
Cabanas Beach
Cabanas Beach
Add to your list of things to do in Cabanas de Tavira a visit to Cabanas Beach.
It’s a must-stop during your vacation in the Algarve.
This beach is one of the greatest natural beauties in the Iberian Peninsula (as stated by the renowned newspaper The Guardian in 2013) and is located very close to the AP Cabanas Beach & Nature hotel.
Access is made through a solar-powered boat provided by the hotel for free to its customers. (Check the schedule here)
And why is it worth visiting Cabanas Beach?
Well, besides the relaxed boat trip that allows you to appreciate the nature of Cabanas in a more intimate way, the beach is perfect for those who love calm and uncrowded shores, which can be rare to find in the Algarve during the summer.
On top of all this, the tide at Cabanas Beach is usually low and calm, and the water is warm.
You’ll also find all the necessary amenities for a peaceful day at the beach, including sunshades, loungers, local restaurants with authentic cuisine, restrooms, showers, and lifeguard services during the bathing season.
If you’re a fan of water sports, you’ll be delighted to know that this beach is very famous and ideal for windsurfing and sailing.
EXPERIENCES
Marim Environmental Education Center
Marim Environmental Education Center
If you wish to have a deeper connection with nature during your vacation in the Algarve, you must visit the Marim Environmental Education Center.
Here, you will find several observatories where you can witness many of the birds of the Ria Formosa in their natural habitat. From typical passerine birds of pine groves and orchards to aquatic species that inhabit the lagoon and salt marshes.
In addition to the observatories, the Marim Environmental Education Center offers a pedestrian trail that features exhibitions, dune crests, and ponds that you can observe while walking through the lagoon system.
EXPERIENCES
Explore the Ria Formosa
Explore the Ria Formosa
Rent a bike or a kayak and take a tour through the fantastic Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Throughout this park, you will get to know the natural landscapes of Praia de Faro, Praia de Cacela Velha, and Praia da Fábrica, as well as the islands of Barreta, Culatra, Armona, Cabanas, and Tavira.
On these beaches and islands, you can also observe over 65 species of fish, such as gilt-head bream, common two-banded seabream, sea bass, European flounder, and European eel.