Forte de São João da Barra

Hotel★★★3-star★ 4.4 (101 reviews)Quiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

About

Forte de São João da Barra is a hotel in Cabanas de Tavira. The hotel is close to Praia de Cabanas and Praia do Lacém, about 6 km from Tavira. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4.4/5 across 101 guest reviews.

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

Praia de Cabanas0.7 km
Praia do Lacém1.9 km
Praia do Forte da Barra3.0 km
Praia do Rato3.6 km
Museu da Antiga Armação de Pesca do Atum3.8 km
Praia Tavira-Ria3.8 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 25 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Praia Verde Airstrip — 12.3 km
Nearest station: Tavira — 6.0 km
Nearest beach: Praia de Cabanas — 0.7 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 19 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: EUR
Power: Type C/F plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

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Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Forte de São João da Barra?

From Forte de São João da Barra, the nearest station, Tavira, is about 6.0 km away; Praia Verde Airstrip is around 12.3 km away (straight-line distances).