(Tavira train station & city center) sunshine private penthouse

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer
Parking available
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Tavira, Faro District

Tavira Castle
‪6 min walk‬
Roman Bridge
‪8 min walk‬
Old Town
‪11 min walk‬
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Penthouse with elevator, cable TV, Wi-Fi and air conditioning.

Local, bright and spacious accommodation (100m2).

Located on the main avenue of Tavira, which connects the train station to the center.

Quiet, tree-lined avenue with a small square where the main services for day-to-day activities are gathered.

A sunny terrace with privacy and sea views.
And a sunroom overlooking the historic center.

Apartment with two fronts. It has sun all day.

It accommodates 5 people.
Two in the suite room (with a new 1.60 cm wide bed), two in a private area of the room (bedroom with direct communication to the living room, with a 1.40 m double bed) and one person on the sofa bed in the room.

Fully equipped, from outdoor furniture to small and large appliances and home textiles.

Ideal for stays with city experience.
We are flexible with check-in and check-out, upon our availability. Please contact us

Possibility of private parking.

Distances

Transportation

• airport approx. 30 km
• train station less than 0.1 km
• motorway access less than 5 km
• bus station less than 2km
• taxi rank less than 2 km

services

• coffee less than 20 m
• kiosk / tobacconist / stationery less than 20 m
• bakery / pastry with own manufacture less than 20m
• laundry less than 20m
• take-away (two) less than 100 m
• commercial area (Lidl) less than 100m
• pizzeria less than 10 m
• public services, post office, bank, pharmacy 300/400 meters

Beaches
. access to Ilha de Tavira beach (boat) from the city center (with a stroll along the Gilão river) 800 meters and from Quatro Águas (with a pass through the salt flats) less than 3 km
• access to the Terra Estreita - Santa Luzia beach (boat) less than 3 km
• access to Barril beach (small tourist or pedestrian train) less than 4km

Equipment

Terrace- Outdoor area

• outdoor table and chairs
• sunbeds
• full coverage awning on the terrace (two awnings)

Living room

• sofa bed (two)
• TV
• DVD player
• Cable TV (130 channels)
• internet (unlimited traffic)

Kitchen

• electric cooker with ceramic hob, grill and oven
• fridge with freezer
• dishwasher
• coffee machine
• microwave
• toaster
• electric water boiler
• magic wand with mixing bowl
• juice machine
• dining table for 4 people with the possibility of extension for 6 people
• kitchen utensils
• towels and kitchen towels
• laundry detergents, dishes and surface washing
• some spices and basic cooking ingredients

Sunroom (closed balcony)

• small meal table
• washing machine
• outdoor drying rack for drying clothes

Bedroom suite)
• with a 1.6m wide double bed
• with complete bathroom

WC
• suite with bath
• service bathroom with small shower

Dismissal
• ironing board
• iron
• Vacuum cleaner
• cleaning utensils (buckets, shovels and brooms)
• laundry area
• storage space for bags and beach utensils
• shopping cart and trolley for transporting objects

Others
• Non Smoking
• we have no conditions for pets
• not suitable for people with reduced mobility
• public parking outside
• bed linen and towels included
• house with 100% electric power supply. Without gas
for kitchen or water heating
• weekly cleaning and change of linen
• bed, chair and stroller / child available by prior reservation

Property manager

Paulo Mateus

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cama extra sofá-cama ou berço

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 727944

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tavira

Located in Tavira, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. Alvaro de Campos Municipal Library and Tavira Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Olhao Harbour and Benamor Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.

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Tavira, Faro District

What's nearby

Tavira Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Praca da Republica - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Roman Bridge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Old Town - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

Tavira Station - 3 min walk
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Come na Gaveta - GastroBar - ‬2 min walk
‪Restaurante Zé Maria & Lita - ‬8 min walk
‪Padaria Vila Doce - ‬5 min walk
‪Ritmo Local - ‬7 min walk
‪Biotequim - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is (Tavira train station & city center) sunshine private penthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at (Tavira train station & city center) sunshine private penthouse?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Where is (Tavira train station & city center) sunshine private penthouse located?

This family-friendly Tavira apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Sao Jose Church, Ria Formosa Natural Park and Palacio da Galeria Museum. Casa das Portas and Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo are also within 10 minutes. Tavira Station is only a 3-minute walk.

9.4

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Francis L.

6 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pleasant apartment

Nice flat, although the layout of the accommodation means that it would be better suited to a family with children rather than two couples. The kitchen was rather cold during my January stay. Extremely well situated, close to the town centre

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sören J.

1 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect apartment and a excellent host

The apartment has a very good and quiet location, close to the train station, buses, and only a short walk to the center of Tavira. The ferry to the beach is easily reached. Great view from the terraces, we especially liked to sit on the little terrace overlooking the old town. Paulo is an excellent host, and open for flexible for early check-in. We can warmly recommend this apartment.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LYNDA B.

27 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect traditional Portuguese apartment

Very clean spacious apartment in traditional Portuguese style. Lovely large sunny terrace for all day sunbathing or a stroll down to the river to catch the ferry to the stunning beach. Everything that you can possibly need is supplied and there are some really good restaurants nearby.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary C.

14 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location

Great location- couldn’t ask for a better one. Train station and supermarket are steps away. Great area of town. Loved the penthouse patio and the sunset views from kitchen nook - nice to have two different orientations! On the 4th floor and was glad that there was an elevator. Plumbing issues need some attention, otherwise very happy with Paulo’s place.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon F.

2 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and well-located

A short walk to the centre of town but quiet, Paulo's apartment was the perfect base for 2+ weeks in Tavira. A great terrace/balcony, 2 spacious bedrooms (one with ensuite bath), a large and fully-equipped kitchen, views of both the historic centre and the ocean (sunsets and sunrises), all on the 4th floor accessed by elevator. Decor and some furnishings are dated but everything works. Restaurants, grocery and the train station (for exploring the Algarve) are all nearby. Highly recommended.

Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella E.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Tavira

Lovely quiet flat down a tree lined street. Very peaceful with a lovely view. Great communication and very easy check in and out. We used the train station which is less than a 5 minute walk. 10/12 minutes to the ferry where there are fantastic beaches.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Slavko M.

25 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tavira Paradise Penthouse

Stayed For a month. No complaints

Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

22 June 2016

The perfect apartment!!

Can't say enough good things about Paulo's place. A 10 min walk to the ferry to Algarve's most beautiful beaches and adorable downtown district, this apartment had it all: A comfortable bed, full kitchen, spacious living room and beautiful balcony with a partial ocean view.

10/10 Excellent

Robin W., Edmonton

14 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extraordinary

P. was very responsive to interact with. We were one couple and one additional friend. We had many enjoyable evenings on the balcony, and enjoyed many day trips to nearby places. Highly recommended. 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rory C.

11 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Apartment

Great apartment in a fantastic area. The accommodation is as described and the front balcony is huge.The owner Paulo gives excellent check in instructions and has someone meet you on arrival. If you do need to contact him he answers very quickly. There are a couple of cafes downstairs and very good restaurants on the avenue on the way to the centre of town..

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location! Fantastic host!

My husband and I stayed for 75 days in this apartment. The location is very convenient to everything - train station, supermarket, cafes. The orange trees across the street were in bloom during this time, so having our morning coffee on the front terrace was a sensory delight. If you stay anywhere for this long, issues are bound to pop up that someone staying only a week or two may not experience. We had a couple of plumbing issues and Paulo, our host, had them resolved at once. The apartment has all that you need for your stay. We love Tavira and Paulo made it even more special. We hope to go back next year and stay in his place again!

Stayed 77 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location & apartment

We had a very smooth experience from start to finish, Paulo was a great communicator and was very helpful with recommendations. It was our first time to Tavira and we will definitely be back! 5 minute walk to Lidl, and a 10 minute walk to the town with lots of cafe’s and restaurants along the way. We loved the restaurant/bar Clandestino for a drink and a snack, a short walk from the apartment, the staff were so friendly. The apartment was very clean and everything worked perfectly, the balcony is big but also private which is nice if you want to sunbathe. Overall we had a fantastic time, highly recommend 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

23 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large Tavira apartment

We loved everything about this older style apartment. Large, well maintained and well equipped centrally located top floor apartment. We were met at the apartment and shown everything, after that it was easy to enter and leave the building. Close to a great vegetarian restaurant and just around the corner from an excellent boulangerie, plus a large supermarket within walking distance. Tavira is a beautiful town and is close to some excellent beaches. This apartment made our stay that much more enjoyable.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Su M.

26 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Portuguese home from home.

The property is authentic Portuguese. Great location with town 5 minutes walk away. The apartment is spacious and very clean. Although it is on the fourth floor there is a lift that never let us down. The sun is on the terrace from early morning til l6.30 but then round to the breakfast room for more sun! Lidl is 4 minute stroll up the road and a friendly little cafe 2 minutes on the way to Lidl. The take away at the top of the avenue is amazing! Paulo was a fantastic host very helpful and polite.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

21 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tavira

Great apartment in a great location. If you have a car be aware there is NO free parking during the day. 9am to 7pm is paid parking, not expensive but the longest you can pay for is 4 hours. I got one parking ticket, 7 euros. More of a hassle to figure out how to pay than anything. There is a Lidl a short walk away and lots of cafés and restaurants nearby that are walkable. Drive to Santa Luzia (5 minutes) for your morning pastry and coffee. You can look out at the water and fishing boats. Just what I imagined Portugal to be.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

10 Nov 2016

Treasure in Tavira

That's what this property is - a total treasure to stay at in Tavira! From the moment we walked in we were awe struck by the loveliness of this penthouse accommodation. The woodwork and tasteful décor was only surpassed by the magnificent terrace on the one side of the apartment where we basked in the sun and played cards or just relaxed in the deck chairs. On the other side of the apartment off the kitchen, was a sunroom with table/chairs. We loved taking our meals in this sunroom with windows we could open wide and a view of the town that was breathtaking. It's been the only vacation where we've looked forward to eating at home rather than a restaurant! The beds were very comfortable and the entire apartment/property immaculately clean. It was such a pleasant surprise to find ample kitchen/bathroom supplies already available for use to hold us over until we were able to obtain our own and replace what was there. Everything the listing review indicated was accurate or a grade better. The location of this penthouse was perfect. Close to the grocery store, centre of town, historic sites, restaurants and public transportation. Yet we also felt removed from the bustle once we were back home-that's how comfortable this place made us feel. We felt so fortunate to have picked Tavira as our base home for day trips around Portugal and just a 2 hour bus ride to Seville. Tavira itself has so much to offer and we found something new to discover every day we ventured out. Paulo was the perfect host, checking in with us several times to ensure we were okay and to answer any questions we had. He truly went out of his way wanting us to enjoy not only his vacation home, but Tavira and all that Portugal had to offer. It was the icing on the cake and we consider him our friend! I would and will recommend this apartment to anyone who is thinking about a vacation in Portugal. Such as shame we couldn't stay longer....we are now shovelling snow back in Canada!!

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tavira forever!

Kurz vor Weihnachten, angenehmes sonniges Wetter, beste Lage. Mittendrin und trotzdem ruhig Super gute Matratze. Gutes Küchenequipment. Einrichtung : ein Mix aus schönen alten und modernen Möbelstücken.Anregung: Die Badewanne samt Armatur und Duschstange sehnt sich nach Erneuerung.Ebenso der Wasserhahn in der Küche und der wunderschöne alte Herd.Ich mochte ihn, obwohl die Handhabungnicht mehr der modernen Küche entspricht.Danke Paulo für deine Nachrichten, Infos und Tipps.Anne und Erwin Gro

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carolina R.

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Una muy buena opción

Hemos estado muy bien en la casa. Está muy bien situada y con facilidad para aparcar. Hay silencio y se descansa muy bien. Las camas son cómodas. La atención del propietario fue muy cercana cuando lo hemos necesitado.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

12 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week in Tavira

Fabulous week at Paulo’s property. Apartment is about 100 meters from the train station and Lidl supermarket. Fourth floor with elevator, a fabulous south facing balcony, sun all day. An enclosed sunroom off kitchen for morning coffee staring at the mountains. It is just far enough out of downtown to make a leisurely walk, and to burn off calories after the many restaurants in Tavira. No need for a rental car in Tavira. I would not hesitate to book again the next time we are in Tavira.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Saskia G.

16 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bright and spacious, great views, excellent location, a true home from home

The apartment is in a great location on a quiet tree-lined street only a couple of minutes walk from the centre. The private balcony is spacious and has the sun all day. The sun room to the rear of the apartment has amazing views across to the castle and skyline beyond with wonderful sun sets. All rooms are a good size and well equipped. It’s very quiet, we had great sleeps! Would absolutely recommend without hesitation. Paulo was an excellent host.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Manfred S.

27 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In Ordnung - ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt!

Sehr sauber. gut. gelegen. großzügig ausgestattet auf dem Standard der siebziger Jahre, mit allem. was man braucht. Besonders vorteilhaft: Man kann die Wohnung von der einen bis zur anderen Seite des Gebäudes durchlüften! Hilight: Der kleine Balkon auf der Nordseite mit einem phantastischen Rundblick auf die Stadt mit Panorama bis an die Berge. Gehimtip: Parkprobleme kann man über den nahe gelegenen Parkplatz von Lidl problemlos aus gleichen! Tavira ist eine charmante, lebendige. ungewöhnlich saubere Stadt, in der man sich auf Anhieb wohl fühlt; wir fanden auch die sprichwörtliche Freundlichkeit der portugiesischen Menschen bestätigt. - Danke, Tavira, Danke Paulo!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

2 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We were looked after very well?

Do it!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

5 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvellous

Beautiful apartment, total privacy in the heart of town. Well equipped kitchen, sun all day, no complaints at all.

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

1 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment and host in Tavira

Paulo was extremely helpful with all aspects of our week long reservation - from pre-trip information, to check-in, apartment and town orientation, restaurant recommendations, etc. The apartment is well located and convenient to all amenities, services, shops, restaurants and very important, free parking less than 5 minutes walk away. The apartment was roomy especially the large front terrace and well equipped with all the conveniences for a comfortable stay. With two decks, kitchen and dining area, we had our choice of 4 different places to enjoy a meal/cocktail. We rented (very good) bicycles for three days from Abilio Bikes and had a great time exploring Tavira and the surrounding area. The bicycle paths to Santa Luzia and beyond are easy and well marked. We recommend the bike trip to Fuzetta returning on the train. Overall, a great stay in a lovely town. Thanks Paulo!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gloria G., Old Lyme

24 Sept 2018

Great apartment

We had a great stay at this apartment. Very roomy, comfortable and loved the balcony! Easy walk to the center of town/ferry to beach. Ran in the morning to Luzia along a nice safe bike path (about 4 miles round trip). Parked in the Lidl shopping area without a problem. Shall book this apartment again if travels brings us back to Tavira.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

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Hosted by Paulo Mateus

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English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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