Tavira accommodation from NZ$95

If you are heading to Tavira, your mates will never forgive you if you don't visit the Zoomarine. The Ocean View Residences and BaySide Salgados are options you can choose from nearby.

19 kilometres away from the heart of Tavira is the Apartamentos Mantamar II. The Hotel Aeromar can be found 35 kilometres away. Two other hotel and apartment options around this area include the Residencial Same and the Hotel Eva.

The wider Faro area is definitely worth seeing as well. Explore the ruins in Faro. You can also make the time to check out the region's beaches, coastal plains, forests and rivers. More active visitors can try mountain biking and mountain climbing in this part of Portugal.

Olhao is 19 kilometres to the south of Tavira and is home to the Ilha da Armona Beach, Fuzeta Beach and Colina Verde Golf Course. Olhao hotel options are the Real Marina Hotel & Spa and Real Marina Residence. Alternatively, you could stay in Vila Real Santo Antonio, 19 kilometres to the east of Tavira, where you can pick from the Monte Rei Golf & Country Club and Praia Verde Boutique Hotel. The Monte Gordo Beach, Castro Marim Castle and Sapal Natural Reserve are some of the most popular places to experience when visiting Vila Real Santo Antonio.

Just because you are on holiday, doesn't mean you can't indulge in your obsession for all things sport. You'll find Albufeira Bullring 45 kilometres to the west of Tavira. Sports fans wanting to sleep nearby can choose from the Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort or the Aqua Pedra dos Bicos Design Beach Hotel.

Faro International Airport is the most frequently used airport for accessing Tavira and is 30 kilometres drive from the city centre. If you plan to stay nearby, try the Hotel Aeromar or the Residencial Same.