Pousada Convento De Tavira
37.124995, -7.652948Overview
Historic 16th-century convent hotel in central Tavira with outdoor pool and on-site Roman ruins
History and Architecture
Pousada Convento de Tavira occupies the 16th-century St. Augustine's Convent, preserving Baroque and Renaissance architectural elements. The hotel displays two Roman houses (casas) beneath the bar area, viewable through glass floors. The colonnaded courtyard serves as the central gathering space for breakfast and evening drinks.
Rooms and Accommodations
Rooms at Pousada Convento Tavira overlook either the quiet courtyard or the pool garden, with selected accommodations offering private balconies. Each en-suite bathroom includes a bathtub and hairdryer. The hotel welcomes pets and provides a gated parking area with electric vehicle charging stations.
Dining Experiences
The hotel serves a daily breakfast buffet in the dining room or outdoors in the cloisters. The on-site restaurant offers traditional Algarve cuisine for lunch and dinner, including Cataplana for one. The pool bar provides drinks and snacks, and guests can order wine and champagne.
Wellness and Leisure
Pousada Convento de Tavira has an outdoor swimming pool and a separate children's pool, with sun loungers and umbrellas available. The spa provides personalized massage treatments using organic products, including back, full body, and neck massages. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the surrounding area.
Location and Nearby Attractions
The hotel sits a few minutes' walk from the Roman Bridge over the Gilão River and Tavira's historic center. The Ria Formosa Nature Reserve offers birdwatching trails, and Ilha de Tavira's beaches are a 15-minute drive away. Benamor Golf Course is 4 miles from the hotel.
- History: 16th-century convent with Roman ruins on display
- Rooms: Courtyard or pool garden views, select with balcony
- Dining: Traditional Algarve cuisine, breakfast in cloisters
- Wellness: Outdoor pool, children's pool, organic spa massages
- Activities: Bicycle rental, pet-friendly policy, EV charging
- Location: Near Roman Bridge, Ria Formosa reserve, beaches and golf
License number: 1547
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site parking lot
24-hour reception
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Outdoor swimming pool
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Pousada Convento De Tavira
| 💵 Lowest room price | 113 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 24.4 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Faro, FAO |
Location
- City landmarks
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