Tavira: A complete tour of one of the FOUR most popular areas in the Algarve for expats

[@susanhighfield3370]

Beautiful Tavira we love living here, even in mid summer it's not as noisy as the west Algarve. There are some great restaurants, and bars that don't have loud piped music continually playing although Tavila Cafe on the corner of Bishops Square has the best live music on a Tuesday night. I would say come to Tavira if you want a quiet life where you can find a lively time if you know where to look.

[@dariusstuart2010]

We just finished spending 17 days in Tavira and it was a standout (out of many fine places) in the Algarve. Our favourite breakfast place was Flavours Cafe just south from the Roman bridge on the west side of the river. They had more expat and English style dishes (like omelettes and large coffees and a wide selections of teas) and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Also, the Indian place just a couple doors down called 'Typical Indian Tandoori Restaurant' had (in our opinion) the best in Indian cuisine.

[@susanheasman3512]

We love Tavira Nick and have been visiting regularly for the past 16 years. The Black Anchor is a delightful location. There’s a hotel nearby with a sky terrace - lovely views over Tavira. It’s a bit further back from where you started filming. Catching the ferry over to the island is a lovely day trip. During the summer there’s a stage with various entertainment / concerts in the center by the river and in the church grounds.

[@maxflight777]

22:57 I’m glad you mentioned “planning” and the Tavira camera. My friend is still engaged in a battle with them. They are awful to deal with . He built a fabulous property (renovation) totally in keeping with local charm and character…. But they are, apparently, abrasive and unpredictable to deal with.

[@PJski]

Hi Nick. Thank you for putting this together. First time in Portugal - been bouncing around the globe for a good 20 years or so. Will be spending this winter in Algarve, and... after seeing Albufeira and Portimao last few days (definitely not for me...), I hope Tavira will be the saving grace (I'm seeking peace, quiet, and an absence of abrasive tourists, chugging their pints, while takin' in 'footy' on the 'telly'.). Great to see all the drone shots. I took mine with me on this trip - although, I thought getting permission here in PT to fly them is very difficult. In any case, I look forward to checking out Tavira over the next few days, and - possibly, spending this entire winter there. If I do, I hope you won't mind the KZbinr competition. ;) Cheers!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hey there, no worries about the competition 😉 it would be great to meet up. Drop me an email through www.algarveaddicts.com/contact or my Instagram is on @algarveaddicts

[@mikebrhodes]

One thing that is a consistent thread through most of your videos is the brilliant deep blue skies in the Algarve. Also like the longer format (20-30 minutes)

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yep, these skies are amazing! It's one of the best things about living here.

[@MamaLlama007]

My fav part was the sidewalk markers for walkers & bikers. Humorous, Got my like. Great vudeo. We hope to visit in March.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Mama!

[@coachmarekniit]

Tavira and the road off to the hills, spectacular ❤

[@janyshendrickson3833]

For many years now, we've been very fortunate to be able to spend our long, cold Canadian winters in beautiful, sunny Portugal. But every time I watch one of your videos Nick, I see something I've never seen before and learn something new and interesting. As for those who feel there is an anti-tourist sentiment in Portugal? We have never felt anything but welcome. Of course, as it is anywhere in the world, fitting in is completely dependent on your deportment and attitude towards your surroundings.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Well said Janys! 👍🏼

[@Kevz8611]

Fun video Nick, had me laughing a few times, especially that old man in the restaurant with the wild west music. Lol

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Heheh, it's true!

[@Adam-ll7un]

It's really beautiful there.

[@TheBlueskyson]

Great work Robbo and Robin. I'll be there sooner than later. ty 4 vid

[@EJA-ym1rm]

Nick, I love your philosophical outlook on money (@18:40) and how it doesn't really serve to make you happy. Living in the capitalist culture of the U.S. it really bothers me how people always seem to want more. I think the more that you want is in direct proportion to our inclination to take for granted that which you already have. I once heard someone say that money doesn't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a big old yacht so you can sail right up next to happiness. I find the secret to happiness is having someone to love, something to believe in, something to do and something to look forward to. That quote, or something like it, is attributable to many different people but truly on point if you think about it. Anyway, another fine installment and I await the next release. Cheers!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I agree completely! 👍🏼

[@zeb747]

Nick, F Afabulous episode, thanks very much. Can't wait for new episodes.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Larry-jh8gf]

Great video Nick! We were in Tavira last week for a couple of days. We enjoyed our time there its a lovely little town. I could be wrong, but the demographics seemed to be a much older population than some of the other areas we visted in the Algarve. We noticed that the flys were annoying in Lisbon and the Algarve.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Larry! The flies are bad everywhere this time of year. I agree with the demographics point

[@maxflight777]

Worth giving the Black Anchor a pat on the back ! They host live music (of a high standard ). The staff are lovely and efficient! Even when in a massive group they can provide individual bills for food drinks and don’t complain ! I’ve enjoyed many superb evenings there !

[@charleslyall4911]

We were there in aug ,beautiful place ,will definitely be back ,thanks 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome. Are you from Scotland? I just visited Glasgow and Edinburgh, what a fantastic few days!

[@charleslyall4911]

@@AlgarveAddicts morning from Edinburgh, I’m going back in Aug, thanks

[@bigalxyz]

Blimey. I was in Tavira just two days ago (after spending a week there last year)! One of my favourite places on the Algarve.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I missed ya!

[@mt4100]

Need an update video on NHR. Seems like no one really knows what’s going on and it would be very helpful to those of us looking at Portugal. We are mid-way through the process and have some serious concerns. Cheers!

[@maxflight777]

Move fast or weep …

[@mt4100]

@@maxflight777it’s over. Just announced you have to have tax residency by 2024. NHR submitted by March 31st 2024. Which mean you’d already have to have your resident visa (not temporary) by November 1st. It’s done for us.

[@maxflight777]

@@mt4100sorry to hear that. best wishes

[@craftbrewer4032]

Yep, we're heading to the south of Italy in the spring. Been to Tuscany and the surrounding region many times, but now we want to check out the areas the Italian government is offering 7% tax for ten years @@mt4100

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@mt4100 it's over? do u mean no longer feasible for an expat with average income to realistically move to Portugal? Taxes 40-50? ty

[@LNHOUSE]

Oh man! I love Westerns 😂 Great creativity and sense of humor Nick! and that also really shows how well you know Portugal hehe

[@peteralmazan7034]

Love your videos Nick. We’ve been in Portugal several time and are considering moving there from California.

[@louisomara7145]

Fabulous place , nick

[@danmarrs6211]

Hi Nick Loved your video this week another really good informative video I look forward to a new one every Sunday 😂. Would it be possible for you to do a video about young families moving to the algarve in the future, maybe covering things like soft plays and general things to do.

[@mj2023uk]

Hi nick, thanks for the info, still not been to tavira, or fuseta beach , presumably anytime plenty of uber taxis about in october coming back from either tavira or fuseta ? going to go in a couple of weeks. Think will go tavira first and then pitstop at fuseta on way back. Obrigado.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes, lots of Ubers about, but if you get stuck there will always be a taxi rank.

[@trishm1488]

Great video Nick as always. We will be retiring to the Algarve in late 2027. Not sure where yet. My partner is returning home to the Algarve, originally from Vila Real St Antonio, where a lot of his family still live. 👍😊

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Fantastic, enjoy the journey to get here. 👍🏼

[@MargotMichelle55]

Hi Nick my husband will be in the Algarve for a couple of days at the end of the month , we are thinking of retiring there in a year of two , is there any possibility you could arrange a meeting we have many questions . We live in San Diego now but lived in South Africa and Swaziland for nearly 30 years thanks Nick 😮

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi, the best thing is to jump on a tour with us. Get in touch through www.algarveaddicts.com/contact

[@j.e.7028]

Oh. Was hoping to retire ,but Euro1.4 million...woweeee expensive....Thank you for a really informative walk round, very helpful

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome!

[@maxflight777]

Nick, your production values are incredible. We particularly liked the overhead shot of the passengers disembarking the ferry. Outstanding. 👍🏻

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@ogator8642]

I commented a long time ago on one of Nick's videos about the Portuguese aversion to guardrails and Nick laughed me off.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Me... Laugh you off? I'd never do that 😊🫣

[@lightwoven5326]

Tavira is my favourite part of the Algarve, having had friends who retired there. I wonder if the little Frango restaurant with the rotisserie in the window still exists over by the square as its been quite a few years that I was last in the area? I suspect not as your film may show the edge of it as part of an Indian restaurant. Anyone who lives there know? Also a unique place is the bike 'car' driving training area which has working traffic signals for kids to learn how to drive near to Tavira. I have so many good memories of the area, didn't make it with my kids this year. Looks the same even after 10 years plus. I was surprised that you didn't cover the fish market and the converted village which was turned into hotel out in the salt flats with its own church and of course Tavira has quite a few churches itself 😊

[@sharonvickers146]

The restaurant you speak of with the BBQ in the window is Cantinho do Emigrante. It was open when I was there in March 2023. One of my favourite places to sit outside at lunchtime and have great Frango piri piri or grilled fresh fish. I hope it's still open when I return in January/24.

[@lightwoven5326]

Wow. Many thanks. So many great memories there. My favourite restaurant.

[@maxflight777]

“I can’t remember what it’s called “ … 😂. Robin 👍🏻

[@VolkerHRichter]

Parabens! Your drone footage is superb. Which drone did you use? Next march, I will go to Tavira with my 2022 Toyota Land-Cruiser to explore the region hopefully for future safari tours. I have been known Tavira for over 40 years now and I do speak fluently Portuguese. -Maybe we can meet to exchange ideas, what do you think? Best regards Volker H. Richter - Düsseldorf

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hey Volker, I just use a DJI Mini 3 Pro. Easy as pie :) Sure, send me an email through www.algarveaddicts.com/contact I'm always interested to chat with new businesses.

[@VolkerHRichter]

@@AlgarveAddicts Hey that is exactly my drone too! Unfortunately I discovered your KZbin channel only now, because I spent a whole week in Tavira at the end of September. I will contact you as soon as I know when I will arrive in March 2024.

[@nediajouini9739]

Hi Nick, I really appreciate you and your work! Honestly I'm really concerned about moving to the Algarve even though I would love to. Many people told me that foreigners are not very popular (anymore?) and the new laws are the proof of that . I think you as person are well liked and accepated but not Foreigners who buy houses and make Portugese people live in tents........ Please prove me wrong❤😢

[@susanhighfield3370]

We live in Tavira and have never met a local Portuguese person who wasn't friendly, we've made some great local friends.

[@nediajouini9739]

Yeah, I hope that it really depends on the person and that Portugese are not anti Foreigners....

[@maxflight777]

The Portuguese are utterly lovely. (almost without exception) Please ignore whoever gave you that information. It’s heaven here (if you are over 50) It’s less interesting (not so vibrant) for younger people !

[@maxflight777]

19:43 Nick’s summary is excellent

[@Dscooking12]

Hi Nick we’re hoping to move to the Algarve, probably Tavira, thank you for all the amazing info. Do you have any information on football/futsal teams for girls/women? We will need to find a team for our daughter who plays for a good team at a high level. thanks

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi there, I just googled this afalgarve.pt/ Use Google translate to try and figure it out, but normally it's best to just go along and watch talk to people. Sorry, I don't have any personal experience of futsal but there is a football club in EVERY village (just about) :) Good luck and let us know of you need help moving to Tavira

[@Dscooking12]

@@AlgarveAddicts great thanks Nick

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Looks like a nice area.Thanks for sharing. Did you know you can buy and live in commercial properties now? Spend 20k-40k and it's livable!😮 Approved last March. The new channel Moving to Portugal has lots of info about it. She and her husband did it.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Really? Who are they?

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

@@AlgarveAddicts Teresa, she's from Australia he's from Portugal. They spent 62k on their commercial property turned it into a cool loft like home. She has links to the articles. Again her channel name is Moving to Portugal .

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@livingworkingoutsidebox link to channel please? ty

[@chuckmurray1825]

Sadly, the elimination of the NHR is ending my plans to retire in Portugal. I can't afford to pay Portugal and U.S. taxes on my retirement income. I was really looking forward to living in the Algarve so it's very disappointing.

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Same here. We can't make the move in time to get grandfathered in.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yup, it's a tough one. There may be a glimmer of hope though. Standby for some more info coming next week.

[@habitalista]

Portuguese people are happy about it. Less primitive and egocentric Americans in South Europe

[@ronaldkempson7167]

After watching your video I decided to come for a visit in fact I am here at the moment just did the little train ride which is highly recommended.however your little coffee so that Robin recommended only sells ice cream now & no coffee not sure what year your video was

[@AlgarveAddicts]

@ronaldkempson7167 it was made in October 2023 (a few months ago). Are you referring to Originato?

[@JP7onEarth]

Hey Nick, how’s it going from Porto . JP

[@AlgarveAddicts]

All good thanks, how are you, JP?

[@JP7onEarth]

@@AlgarveAddicts Great. Raining here in Porto. May come down your way for a month to beat the rain in the winter.

[@c3lin3dj19]

Hi Nick, are you using a phone camera for your shoots? Which one?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi, I'm using a Samsung S22 Ultra

[@c3lin3dj19]

@@AlgarveAddicts thanks for the response. Watch your channel regularly. Really good info 👍

[@terrellmiller7361]

How's the golf?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Pretty good! ...although it could depend on your handicap :)) Heheh, sorry I couldn't resist. There are the following golf courses: Benamor, Quinta da Ria, Quinta de Cima and Monte Rei nearby.

[@terrellmiller7361]

@AlgarveAddicts re-beginner after not playing for 20yrs, max out at walking 9 holes with a Sunday bag...

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Enjoy! That's the name of the game.

[@webMonkey_]

The Portuguese have a complete right to reduce the pace of economic migration which results in speculative property investment pricing their children out of the property market. As someone who is in the country for your economic benefit maybe you can address this issue. Why should the Portugese be priced out of their homes and their land?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I'm not in this country for my economic benefit. I could have done a lot better in other countries. I chose to stay here because I love it and love the people.

[@maxflight777]

The Portuguese don’t have enough homes per 1000 population! The price issue here, is no different to any other country in the whole world. Don’t play the victim.

[@TheBlueskyson]

yes, but govt. have a responsibility to house their taxpayers. And they do not. Same everywhere sadly.

[@tbbarabara]

I am hearing and seeing more and more foreigners from China, Scandinavia , the US, Ukraine and Europe in general complain of criminal activities in the real estate industry. Be sure to only deal with well known reputable international real estate companies and construction companies to be safe.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yup, it's tough out there! We have our own agency, and we're ready to help www.algarveaddicts.com/contact

[@tedtalksstamps]

Of course. No one (especially industry insiders) ever "expects" a bubble to burst . . . until it does. (Just sayin')