Vale Formoso
in Tavira of Faro, Portugal

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.154 and -7.654 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 9' 16" and W -7° 39' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Portuguese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:42 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:10 am and 5:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.952 and 173.747 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Baylys Beach
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Portugal in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Portugal.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Portugal. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Vale Formoso

Vale Formoso in Tavira (Faro) is located in Portugal about 135 mi (or 217 km) south-east of Lisbon, the country's capital town.

Current time in Vale Formoso is now 03:42 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports close to Vale Formoso, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Faro Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Portugal is Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon in a distance of 123 mi (or 198 km), North-West. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tavira, Castro Marim, Olhao, Sao Bras de Alportel and Vila Real de Santo Antonio. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 36%
Air Humidity 84%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Pousada Convento de Tavira

Address
2,0 mi
Rua D. Paio Peres Correia
8800-407 Tavira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Quinta dos Perfumes

Address
3,1 mi
Quinta dos Perfumes, Caixa Postal 545 S
8800-058 Tavira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Terracos de Tavira

Address
1,7 mi
Colina Da Asseca Rua Aurelia De Sousa N2
8800639 Tavira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Maria Nova Lounge Hotel

Address
1,7 mi
Rua António Pinheiro 17
8800-323 Tavira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Conversas de Alpendre

Address
4,9 mi
Estrada de Santa Rita n. 36
8900-059 Vila Nova de Cacela
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vila Galé Tavira

Address
2,2 mi
Rua 4 de Outubro
8800-362 Tavira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Vila Galé Albacora

Address
2,8 mi
Estrada 4 Águas
8800-602 Tavira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 18:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


OZADI Tavira Hotel Heart & Soul

Address
3,0 mi
Quinta das Oliveiras
8800-053 Tavira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Monte dos Avós Village

Address
7,4 mi
Sítio da Arroteia,Travessa Nossa Senhora do Livramento
8800-376 Tavira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 20:00
Weekend: closed


Solar da Campina

Address
5,1 mi
Campina CP 970 C
8800-107 Tavira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Panorámica de Tavira (Algarve; Portugal) (16-8-2013)

Published: August 20, 2013
Length: 50:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Escoto57

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Um dia diferente em Tavira - Video Promocional de Tavira (Trabalho EHTA 2014)

Published: December 02, 2014
Length: 05:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: João Viegas

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Incendio Florestal em Tavira, Faro 2012 GRIF 2 Lisboa

Published: July 21, 2012
Length: 27:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gonçalo Marques

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Tavira 2014

Published: September 09, 2014
Length: 26:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Algarve Centro Histórico de tavira - Trilho / Trail / hiking / trekking / caminhada / passeio

Published: August 14, 2013
Length: 42:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Trilhos do Algarve Portugal

Trilho do centro Histórico de Tavira Centro Histórico de tavira Tavira www.trilhosdoalgarve.com Caracterização e Interesses: Algarve, Tavira, Capela de Sta.Ana, Igreja de São Paulo,...


Infantaria invade Tavira

Published: September 20, 2014
Length: 13:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Diogo Livramento

Índios de Santa até fora dominam!


Tavira, Portugalia. Atrakcje

Published: January 21, 2015
Length: 46:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Filip B.

Tavria turystyczna miejscowość w Portugalii nad oceanem. Tavira uważana jest za najpiękniejsze miasto w popularnym regionie Algrave. Położona jest po obu brzegach rzeki Gilao.


Video promocional Ativar Tavira (Español)

Published: December 04, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ativar Tavira

Video promocional sobre Tavira, Parque Empresarial y Parque de Ferias y Exposiciones de Tavira. Presentado en el lanzamiento de la nueva imagen ATIVAR TAVIRA - El pulso activo de la ciudad.


Tavira Offshore 2014 Dany Xyphias 04

Published: September 01, 2014
Length: 02:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bruno Sares

Captura de um Espadarte (Xyphias Gladius) de 68Kg no Tavira Offshore Classic de 2014, ao currico de dia e com amostra Fronteira Soft head (escorpião Jr)


Conferência Tavira Cidade do Futuro - Intervenção do Prof. Carlos Vieira

Published: December 13, 2012
Length: 20:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ativar Tavira

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Tavira Municipality

Tavira is a Portuguese city, situated at 37°07' north, 7°39' west in the east of the Algarve on the south coast of Portugal. It is 30 km east of Faro and 160 km west of Seville in Spain. The Gilão River meets the Atlantic Ocean in Tavira.

Located at 37.1167, -7.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Portugal, Municipalities of the Algarve, Municipalities of Portugal, Seaside resorts in Portugal

Gilão River

The Gilão is a river in southern Portugal. It is approachable from the Atlantic Ocean, where it enters at the town of Tavira in the Algarve, 35 km east of Faro. The river Gilão changes its name to Rio Séqua at the ancient bridge named Ponte Romana in the center of Tavira . The channel is clear, but a bit meandering. There is a large tide swing of about 9 feet. There are extensive mariculture clam beds and salt pans near the sea.

Located at 37.1264, -7.64854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Portugal

Santa Luzia (Tavira)

Santa Luzia is a freguesia (parish) in the municipality of Tavira. It is considered the "capital do Polvo" or "capital of octopus" which is a local speciality.

Located at 37.1167, -7.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Tavira, Towns in Portugal

Santa Maria (Tavira)

Santa Maria de Tavira (or just Santa Maria) is a freguesia (parish) in the Tavira Municipality. It is the main parish of the city of Tavira.

Located at 37.1833, -7.66667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Tavira

Santiago (Tavira)

Santiago is a freguesia (parish) in the Tavira Municipality.

Located at 37.1167, -7.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Parishes of Tavira

Castelo de Tavira

Castelo de Tavira is a castle in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

Located at 37.1256, -7.65194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Portugal, National monuments in Portugal