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Cabanas is now a popular touristic destination especially during summer thanks to Praia de Cabanas and Ilha de Cabanas, though it seems like a calm and small place with a few hotels and apartment complex scattered to the foothills of the city, facing Ria Formosa, which was once known as a fishing port.

You can reach Cabanas beaches by boat or water taxis called “'aquataxi”. These beaches are traquil with their untouched natural beauties. You can take a tour to all the islands by the boats that serve constantly as inter-island transport system from April to October. You can hang out at the cofee bars, or try windsurfing, sailing or jet ski in Praia de Cabanas. You can go to Ilha de Tavira, Santa Luzia, and Cabanas or simply join a guided tour up to 6 persons by an “Aquataxi”. Ilha de Cabanas are mostly preferred by the Portuguese families or foreign tourists with children. Being one of the most peaceful beaches of Algarve, Ilha de Cabanas is a place where you can take a long walk, and find yourself a corner for your me-time. The beach in Tavira is a spot that makes you feel like you are in a tropical island. You can go to Ilha de Tavira from Cabanas by water taxi or car ferry.

In the 14-kilometer-long beach from Ilha de Tavira to Fuzeta, there are various restaurants, beach bars, camping sites, and pretty summer houses under the pines. It is one of the best beaches you can prefer for a relaxing day in Algarve. Moreover, you should definitely see the unique architecture of Igreja da Misericordi Church, especially the embelishments on the walls. Also, you can enjoy the magnificent view there. Do not forget to visit the small museum in the church, either! Another efficient and enjoyable way to discover and see Tavira migh be the time you spend in Camera Obscura. You can have fun at an almost half-hour show with simultaneous real-time experience of Camera Obscura that projects the telescopic views of the city on a concave platform.

You can also take a walk on the picturesque bridge, Ponte Antiga Sobre o Rio Gilao that connects two sides of Tavira. You can watch the birds on the river, and listen to the music of the street artists. If you are interested in buying a souvenir for your house and your beloved ones, you should definitely check the artistic hand-made souvenirs here. You can take a look at the rich culture and history of the city shaped with both Islamic and Christian culture in Castelo Tavira and also spend a good time in the beautiful gardens of this castle.

Unsurprisingly, you can find the delicious samples of Portuguese cuisine in Cabanas, in which the potatoe, seafoods and fresh fishes are the leading actors. Moreover, you should also have room for various pastries and desserts and try the special coffee here. The ideal period to pay a visit to Cabanas is from April to October.