Beach on Cabanas Island
The beach on Cabanas Island, near Tavira, requires a bit of effort to get there, but we all know that sometimes the best things in life are worth the work!
Located on the other side of the river, across from the village of Cabanas, it is a piece of land with the river on one side and the sea on the other, offering a unique blend of freshwater and saltwater flora, fauna, and wildlife, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers.
To reach the beach, you'll need to take a taxi-boat, with many departing regularly from the city's docks at a very affordable cost for a round trip. The short trip along the estuary is a lot of fun, especially for kids, and once you arrive on the other side, it's just a short walk along the walkway to the main beach.
The waters are usually warmer than in many other parts of the Algarve, and the beach is vast, with some beach bars on the island for drinks, snacks, and ice creams.
The beach on Cabanas Island, near Tavira, requires a bit of effort to get there, but we all know that sometimes the best things in life are worth the work!
Located on the other side of the river, across from the village of Cabanas, it is a piece of land with the river on one side and the sea on the other, offering a unique blend of freshwater and saltwater flora, fauna, and wildlife, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers.
To reach the beach, you'll need to take a taxi-boat, with many departing regularly from the city's docks at a very affordable cost for a round trip. The short trip along the estuary is a lot of fun, especially for kids, and once you arrive on the other side, it's just a short walk along the walkway to the main beach.
The waters are usually warmer than in many other parts of the Algarve, and the beach is vast, with some beach bars on the island for drinks, snacks, and ice creams.
How to get there? To reach the beach on Cabanas Island, you'll need to take a taxi-boat or ferry from Tavira's docks. The boarding point is at Largo da Armação da Abóbora, which is about 7 km from the historic center of Tavira. To get there, follow Rua do Óculo and Rua Álvaro de Campos until you reach N125. Exit N125 at Rua Nossa Senhora da Conceição and continue on Rua da Nora Branca, and then Rua Vasco da Gama until you arrive at Largo da Armação da Abóbora.
- Parking - There is no parking at the beach, but there are places to park your car near the boarding area for the island.
- Access - There is a wooden walkway that takes us from the harbor to the beach.
- Lifeguard - Yes, during the summer.
- Tips - Try to arrive early at the beach to catch the boat more easily.
- Sunbeds for rent - Yes.
- Restrooms available.
- In the area - There are some bars nearby.
- Great for - A relaxing day at the beach away from civilization.
