Wild & scenic
Ilha de Tavira
Tavira, Algarve · 🇵🇹 Portugal
Notable⚑ Blue FlagEurope
A car-free barrier island of warm, calm sea ten minutes by ferry from Tavira.
Open Ilha de Tavira on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~21°C in the warm season
- Water
- Calm, clear and reliably among the warmest on Portugal's coast
- Sand
- Eleven kilometres of fine white-gold sand and low dunes
- Swimming
- Gentle shelf and small waves, lifeguards near the landing; crowds thin ten minutes' walk out
- Best time to visit
- May-Oct
- Setting
- A car-free Ria Formosa barrier island reached by ferry or water-taxi from Tavira's quay
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Blue Flag
- Yes
- Region
- Europe
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Ilha de Tavira: frequently asked questions
Where is Ilha de Tavira?
Ilha de Tavira is at Tavira, on the coast of Portugal.
What is the sea temperature at Ilha de Tavira?
In the warm season the sea at Ilha de Tavira reaches about 21°C. Calm, clear and reliably among the warmest on Portugal's coast.
When is the best time to visit Ilha de Tavira?
The best time to visit Ilha de Tavira is May-Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Ilha de Tavira have?
Ilha de Tavira has eleven kilometres of fine white-gold sand and low dunes.
Is Ilha de Tavira good for swimming?
Gentle shelf and small waves, lifeguards near the landing; crowds thin ten minutes' walk out.
Does Ilha de Tavira have Blue Flag status?
Yes — Ilha de Tavira holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.