This unit is located in the heart of Tavira and 50 metres from the Sequa riverside. The pier for Tavira Island and its notorious beach is 50 metres from the Casas da Formosa - Downtown Alegria B&B.
Rooms come with air-conditioning or a fan with private bathroom and castle or city views. The rooms with a Castle View have access to a shared terrace where they may use the wood-burning oven and the outdoor barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is provided.
The nearby Tavira centre has various traditional Portuguese restaurants.
Manta Rota is a 14.5 km distance from the B&B while Cacela Velha is 12.5 km away. An airport shuttle service is available, at an extra fee. Faro International Airport is a 32-minute drive from the Casas da Formosa - Downtown Alegria B&B.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
“Nice room and clean. Staff were very nice. Good location. We had a lovely stay.”
Valentina
Italy
“We stayed in the room upstairs with an amazing terrace to enjoy sun and refreshing wind! The room is very spacious and cosy, definitely a comfortable space! The bathroom is a bit small, but very functional and equipped with all you need! There is...”
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Margo
Spain
“The room and bathroom were lovely, there was also a big kitchen that you could use.”
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Juan
Spain
“How accessible they were and the easy to follow instructions to check in”
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Towyn
United Kingdom
“The location was perfect, very nice clean and comfortable room. Such good value for the money.
Very helpful staff.
We had a great stay here and really enjoyed it. Highly recommended.”
Mandy
Germany
“The staff was very nice and provided breakfast on request. There is also a small supermarket right next to the accommodation so you could prepare your own breakfast. The kitchen was fully equipped. There were several restaurants in the area,...”
Kitty
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location and wonderfully decorated property. The shared kitchen is well stocked with glassware, plates, cutlery etc. Great air conditioning in the bedroom and lovely view across the square. Really loved the little touches, felt very...”
Jasmine
United Kingdom
“Excellent location, once knocked on the main outside door, the lady who greeted us was lovely, once inside after we were taken to the apartment, we were handed the keys no more knocking for us, I would recommend this to everyone, , my husband...”
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Margaret
United Kingdom
“Great location 2 streets back from the river with a nice view of a quiet square.
Lovely continental breakfast.
A special mention to the Indian young man Gircharnjit who was learning how to do everything.
He was very polite & working hard & did...”
András
Hungary
“Kitchen and living room were comfortable.
Location was more than good, even a grocery shop next to it.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Maria Pedro
8.6
8.6
Host review score
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Maria Pedro
Charming accommodation in the heart of the city. A taste of how real people lives in real houses. A unique perspective of scissor rooftops and the interior households of a ancient city that lies beside the river Séqua. Tavira from the heart.
Passion to welcome with Portuguese spirit.
The beautiful historical city center of Tavira. A unique place to enjoy with tranquility.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Portuguese
Property surroundings
House rules
Casas da Formosa - Downtown Alegria B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that this property is located on the 2nd floor and is accessible through stairs, there is no lift available.
Please inform Casas da Formosa - Downtown Alegria B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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