The Eastern Algarve is a great place to visit all year round. The colourful Tavira is a good base for excursions to the lagoons of Eastern Algarve with beautiful empty beaches with sands that seem to go on forever. The island of Ilha de Tavria is just offshore, easily reached by ferry-boat home to a long sand spit great for peaceful bathing. Salt is produced, as it has been for many centuries, from sea water in nearby pans. Tavira's two halves are connected by a seven arched Roman bridge over the river Gilão.
Inland, fields of orange, fig and almond trees cover great expanses incouraging a wide range of wildlife.
Vila Real de San António stands at the mouth of the broad Guardiana river which forms the boundary between the Algarve and the Spanish province of Andalusia. The town's importance as a gateway for travellers has diminished since the opening of a modern suspension bridge across the river. Many Spanish shoppers cross the river on the regular ferry-boat service from Ayamonte to look for bargains, particularly in clothes, textiles and shoes.

TESTIMONIALS

"Dear Jackie & Toby, Just back from our golf holiday in the Algarve, Portugal and thought that I would drop you a note to say thanks for yet another superb holiday. From the minute we arrived all of our transfers were spot on time with the addition of very friendly staff who not only advised us about the golf but directed us to some of the best places to eat and drink in town. The hotel in Vilamoura was also excellent and well placed for the beach and town. We have already started saving for our next holiday and will definately be in touch with you when this comes around. Thank you all once again for making this a memorable holiday. Best regards, Brian."
Brian Murray - 29th Sept 2006