Just wanted to make sure visitors to the Iberian Peninsula are aware of a gem of a place . Tavira is in the South of Portugal ( The East of Algarve ) . A beautiful , tranquil Portuguese town .. but with all things you need .. supermarkets , restaurants etc.... And Praia Ilha de Tavira is an amazing , huge beach .. You take a ferry there ( 10 minutes ) .. Great bars on the beach ( Chuiringuitos ) .. I´m thinking of going there in a few days . Complete chill-out !