Authentic Algarve
For those who want to leave Casa de Cabanas (it's easy to stay here for a week, and time flies by), the choices are many and all great. Cabanas beach is undoubtedly one of the must-see destinations. Accessible by boat at a mere 200 meters from Casa da Cabanas, this beach is located on one of the islands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, where the seven km long stretch of sand and the calm, warm waters are the hottest attractions.
Still in Cabanas de Tavira, a village founded in the early 20th century by tuna fishers, one of the best restaurants in the Algarve, Noélia & Jerónimo, invites you to taste the best of regional cuisine. Once in Tavira, explore the picturesque town on foot and enjoy its unique atmosphere, the beautiful buildings, the salt flats and the castle overlooking the surrounding landscape.
For sports lovers, the options are plenty, from canoeing in the Ria Formosa, running on the beach or cycling on the beautiful inland roads. There are also boat trips along the Ria Formosa, hikes to the São João da Barra fort and observing the animals and flora of the Natural Park. If there is still time, you can visit Cacela Velha and its beach at the end of the barrier island.