Tavira is the cultural capital of the Algarve, situated only 30km from the Spanish border, close to the sea and blessed with an idyllic island where only the sound of the breaking waves interrupts the silence. The town permits an encounter with history to those who visit it. From the churches of the ancient centre, where preservation has been in constant harmony with the surroundings, it allows the visitor to encounter other motives of interest apart from the usual offer of sun and beaches. The hotel Porta Nova is privileged to be situated only 200 metres from the River Gilão, 3km from the sea and the paradise island of Tavira, and 5 minutes walking to the historic centre of the town and the atmosphere of entertainment and business that it has to offer. Hotel is situated on a hilly area.

Porta Nova Hotel has 134 rooms and 3 suites, all with a panoramic view, air conditioning, telephone, mini bar, satellite TV and a complete bathroom with hair dryer.

Restaurant Tabira - with a relaxing atmosphere, you can enjoy a creation of international gastronomy. Open for breakfast, lunch (in the winter), and dinner. Capacity: 140. Dining Times: Lunch: 12.30pm - 14.30pm. Dinner: 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Bar D. Paio - situated in the lobby and characterised by its informal atmosphere. From the typical drinks of the region to the most international brands, here you can appreciate moments of distraction in comfort. Total area: 70sq.m Capacity: 25 persons (seated). Grill & Bar Salsa - situated on the roof of the hotel where the views of the city and the sea are spectacular, it offer gastronomic delights prepared within view of clients in a relaxing atmosphere, along with typical and traditional Portuguese cuisine prepared by the chef. In the bar you can appreciate sophisticated cocktails prepared by the barmen. From the esplanade you can enjoy the unique view of Tavira. Seating capacity: 36 persons Esplanade: 80 persons.

The AI programme consists of breakfast (07:30-10:00), lunch (12:30-15:00) and dinner (19:30-22:00), all buffet style, served in the main restaurant Tabira. Lunch is also available at the Panoramic restaurant or the snack bar (according to the season). During meals water, coffee, tea, milk, soft drinks, house wine (red & white) and Portuguese draught beer are offered. Delicious snacks such as hamburgers, salads, hot dogs, scrambled eggs, lasahna and scrambled ribbs are served from 12:30-15:00 & 19:00-22:00 at the Tabira, Panoramic or snack bar (according to season). Between 10:00 & 12:30 as well as 16:00 & 19:00 they can be found at the snack bar or the D.Paio bar (during this period bruschetta, steak with fried eggs, chicken piri piri, small steak in bread, grilled sirloin and English breakfast are not available. Various AI drinks including local beer and house wine, liquors, spirits, whiskey, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water are served at the main hotel bar between 11:00-23:00.

The Porta Nova offers a games room, video games, snooker, health club, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna, heated pool, massage (on request), outdoor pool for adults, outdoor pool for children and bicycles for rent.

All the drinks from bar not included in the AI concept can be obtained with a 50% discount of normal price until 23:00. The “Á la Carte” service as well as the wine list have 25% discount, except for French champagne. On the last day, guests are not entitled to free use All Inclusive facilities (including meals and drinks) after 12:00.

Golf, fishing, boat trips, walking, bicycles, guided visits to the monuments, deep sea fishing, radical sports (hang gliding & ballooning), surf, jet ski, yachting, diving, paint ball, horse riding, rappel, windsurfing and canoeing (seasonal).

The hotel is approximately 37km from Faro airport and it takes around 35 minutes to get there by car