Map of Tavira beaches

The coastline of Tavira has 8 oceanic beaches — 5 beaches supported with lifeguard during its bathing season and 3 wild beaches.

The Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo ranked Praia do Barril Beach as Official Naturist Beach. However, bathers also go to Praia da Ilha de Tavira (Mar) Beach to practice naturism.

Along the shoreline of this county is the parish of Luz, Santa Luzia, Santa Maria and Cabanas de Tavira.

If you want to visit special protected areas you can go to Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.

Usually, bathing season begins on June 01 and ends on September 30.