On this page, we will keep you informed of regional events and activities in the Eastern Algarve - from golf events, dance and music to gastromonic and cultural fairs.

Tavira Council- Camara de Tavira: The most upto date information about events in Tavira is available on the website of Tavira Council- Camara Municipal de Tavira. Their website link , in English is http://cultura.cm-tavira.pt/index.php?mlingua=en&pagina=23

The beach of Tavira Island has been included as one of the best in Lonely Planet Guide’s ´Travel with Children´ section. The beach is considered as the 8th best in the world for families with children. The beach is 11Km long. You get there by taking a ferry boat from Tavira, a kilometre away. Or you can catch a special train to the island. The Island is located within the Ria Formosa Natural Park characterised by salty water, vegetation and pines.

Listed below are the days for Flea markets in and around Tavira. They are an excellent diversion to look for bargains that include items made from Leather, embroidered linen crafts and so on

* Flea market and collector's fair in Tavira:

1st Saturday of the month on Avenida D. Manuel I (next to the new market building).

* Market in Tavira: 3rd Saturday of each month in Rua Vale Caranguejo.

* Flea market in Fuzeta: 1st Sunday of the month, next to the Campsite.