This former 16th century convent stands on Castle Hill in Tavira, the site of what was once the Jewish quarter. Many of the original architectural features have been retained and beautifully blended with the modern and minimalist interiors. The Renaissance cloister, the façade facing the main square and the central stone staircase, all in baroque style are a few of these highlighted features.
Bathed by the Gilão River, Tavira stands alongside the Ria Formosa, 40km from Faro and 160km from Seville. Due to the proximity to the Ria Formosa natural reserve, there are extensive birdwatching trails that you can visit on foot or by boat. Travira island has some beautiful sandy beaches, some of which are often quite deserted and accessed by a short ferry ride.
The town is a mixture of traditional Portuguese heritage with Moorish influences. Located within a maze of cobbled streets are charming tiled houses, sleepy squares, traditional restaurants, markets and many decorative churches including the Misericórdia Church, Matriz de Santa Maria Church and Church of the Old Convent of Santo Antonio dos Capuchos.
Accommodation
- 36 air-conditioned rooms including standard rooms, superior rooms and suites
Amenities/Leisure
- Buffet breakfast
- Restaurant ’Mouraria’
- Bar and lounge area
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel and by the pool area
- Outdoor swimming pool (14 x 6.65m)
- Children’s outdoor pool (5 x 5m)
- Massage room (payable locally)
- Lift
- A 5 minute walk downhill to the centre of Tavira
- 13th century Arab village ruins discovered in the basement of hotel
- Free private parking
- Close-by to the Benamor, Monte Rei and the Quinta da Ria golf courses
- Café Veneza and Pastelaria Tavira Romana, in Praça da República, are good places in which to try local cakes such as pastel de nata (egg tart) or morgado da serra (almond cake) and to people watch.
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Standard Room
Standard rooms (20 sqm) with air-conditioning/heating, king size double or twin beds, bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, telephone, cable TV, complimentary WiFi, minibar and a view of the gardens, countryside or inner cloister. Some rooms will accommodate an extra bed for an adult or child (2-11yrs).
Superior Room
Superior rooms (20 sqm) with air-conditioning/heating, king size double or twin beds, bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, telephone, cable TV, complimentary WiFi, minibar and a view of the gardens, swimming pool or city. Some rooms will accommodate an extra bed for an adult or child (2-11yrs).
Suite
Suites (37-67 sqm) with air-conditioning/heating, king size double or twin beds, bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, separate living room, telephone, cable TV, complimentary WiFi, minibar and a view of the gardens, city, countryside or inner cloister. One suite has a mezzanine floor. Suites will accommodate extra beds for two adults or children (2-11yrs). The special suite (Dom Sebastião) has a large living room and a balcony with gardens, city and river view.