Tavira, Portugal — August 20, 2025. The Algarve’s quietest city is about to add a serious dose of design‑led hospitality. Palácio de Tavira opens Friday, August 22, 2025, bringing around 36 keys, two rooftop pools, a calm spa, and an old‑town location you can walk everywhere from. It’s the kind of launch that slipped under most international radars—until now.
Key facts (at a glance)
- Opening: August 22, 2025 (late‑summer debut)
- Rooms & suites: ≈36 keys (boutique scale)
- Rooftops: Two pools with skyline views
- Wellness: Spa (treatments+relax zones)
- Dining & bar: Mirsal restaurant; Bar da Lua
- Operator: Marugal (boutique luxury specialist)
- Where: Praça Dr. António Padinha, old‑town Tavira
What’s new (and why it matters)
This is not another coastal mega‑resort. Palácio de Tavira occupies a restored palace in the historic core, a few minutes on foot from bridges, lanes, and local restaurants. The two rooftop pools are the headline, but the tone is quiet luxury: white walls, Moorish lines and long views.
Rooms & design
Expect a boutique scale—about three dozen rooms—with generous light and calm finishes. Many categories add outdoor space or rooftop access. Interiors lean Mediterranean and textural rather than glossy.
Rooftops & wellness
Two rooftop pools anchor the leisure story (golden hour is the prime slot). Downstairs, the spa offers unhurried treatments and a reset after beach days.
Eat & drink
Mirsal channels the Mediterranean with Algarve roots—think seafood, olive oil, herbs, and a relaxed pace. After dark, Bar da Lua moves things outdoors for slow cocktails and Tavira breezes.
Location & access
You’re in the old town, so most days start and end on foot. Beaches sit a short drive or boat hop away; golfers have 15+ courses within ~30 minutes.
How to book (quick guide)
- Check the official site for current availability and opening offers.
- Request rooftop‑oriented categories if views matter.
- Time your stay for late August–September for warm seas and softer crowds.
FAQ
When does Palácio de Tavira open?
Friday, August 22, 2025. That’s a late‑summer debut with rooftop pools ready for golden hour.
How many rooms are there?
Around 36 keys—boutique scale for more light and privacy.
Who operates the hotel?
Marugal, the boutique luxury operator behind several notable Iberian properties.
What are the F&B outlets called?
Mirsal (restaurant) and Bar da Lua (bar).