Princesa do Gilão puts you on the river side of Tavira, where the week runs on bridges, terrace dinners, and ferry timetables rather than a resort pool complex. It’s a proper four-star, so you get more comfort than a simple residencial, without driving out to Cabanas or the EN125 apartment strip.
Island sand still means a planned morning: pack water, catch the early boat, and come back for a Gilão sunset with dinner nearby. That’s the rhythm Tavira does better than almost anywhere else on the east coast, and this hotel is built around it.
Who it suits
Couples and small families who want four-star comfort within walking distance of the river and the old town.
Skip it if you need a kitchen and tennis courts – Quinta do Morgado – or adults-only resort scale at AP Cabanas Beach & Nature.
Worth it?
Yes if you want a riverside, four-star Tavira week. And weigh centre against Cabanas in where to stay in Tavira.