Praia Tavira-Ria

You anchor off here to access Ilha de Tavira, an 11km barrier island that's part of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, with a ferry connection running across the lagoon to the island's sandy beach. The setting is pure southern Portugal — shallow tidal waters, dune-backed shores, and the historic town of Tavira just a short ride away with its Roman bridge, churches, and riverside restaurants.