Tavira, Algarve

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Thinking of Tavira for a week's holiday in September. Can anyone recommend a hotel or apartments? It will be me and DH, both 50. We'd like somewhere near the town as we don't plan to hire a car. We'd like somewhere with a nice pool area and a decent balcony, maybe 3 or 4 star, happy to pay up to €170/€180 per night. Doing lots of browsing but would love to hear from someone who has been there.

We love Tavira but usually stay in a villa about 15 minutes away. There's a converted convent that's meant to be lovely.

Thanks Sorrel, I know the place you mean - it looks utterly fabulous but a bit more expensive than we'd planned. Might go for it though if we don't find anything that looks as nice!. Tavira looks lovely - we've been to Albufeira, Alvor, Lagos and Armacao de Pera (Alvor is my favourite) and just want to try somewhere different.

Vila Gale is nice, has pools and is central. It's just over the road from the market and a short walk from the boat that takes you to Ilha de Tavira

Thanks Everybody, that's where we've pretty much decided on - looks lovely and great location!