Stunning riverfront apartment

Set in Tavira’s most desirable location, this spacious and stylish 2-bedroom has direct views of the river Gilão. In the heart of Tavira, this fully renovated first floor apartment combines modern convenience with easy access to the amenities and services of the historic town centre. The property is located just across the road from the main market and the river, making it a perfect base to explore this beautiful town, with its multiple churches, cobbled streets, and many restaurants offering a variety of cuisines.

With access via a single flight of stairs, the apartment has been tastefully renovated and decorated, with carefully chosen high quality fittings, finishings and furnishings giving the entire space a feeling of luxury. Guests will find all the comforts expected of a modern property, with many modern design features such as an open-plan kitchen and en-suite accommodation. Vibrant original modern art and traditional Portuguese pottery pieces combine to make this sophisticated apartment anything but cookie-cutter.

The light and airy property comfortably sleeps 6. The quiet bedrooms face the rear of the property. The master suite has a large comfortable double bed, two night-tables with lamps, a dresser and a closet, as well as a large en suite bathroom that includes a double sink vanity, bathtub, shower, toilet and bidet. The bathtub has safety rail on the wall, for those who need it. The second bedroom has two single beds, two night-tables, dresser and closet. The two beds and be combined to make one large bed, if so desired. There is an additional sofa bed that can be opened up in the living room.
The fully equipped modern chef’s kitchen has a large island with barstool seating, a separate dining table with seating for 6, and café table for morning coffee. There is a glass-top four-burner stove with hood, microwave and full-size refrigerator/freezer. A generous supply of cooking utensils and pots and pans, cutting boards, knives, and serving utensils is included. There is a washer/dryer, A/C, heated floors, cable TV and internet provide all of the amenities needed for comfortable modern living.
The apartment, located in a traditional centuries-old building overlooking the main market, river, and central plaza with its traditional bandstand, is framed by a pair of impressive French windows with bathe the space in natural light. The living space is comprised of a spacious lounge, an open plan kitchen and an eating nook which is private yet deceptively spacious. The property includes cable TV offering a large number of channels in various languages, a 43” TV, wi-fi, washer/dryer, and all the cutlery, crockery, linen and towels required for either a holiday or permanent stay.
At their doorstep, guests will find a multitude of restaurants, shops, cafes as well as the town’s two markets, one of which a few metres from the property. The old Roman bridge and the pedestrian bridge (currently under complete reconstruction) are a couple of minutes away. For beach lovers, the island of Tavira can be accessed by boat, which is less than 5 minutes’ walk away.