A dream home in the heart of the Old Town — and yet wonderfully peaceful. Casa Fonte dos Mouros is our personal holiday house, which we have lovingly lived in and maintained since November 2011. Bars, restaurants, and shops are all within walking distance; evenings belong to the patio, the terrace, or the open fireplace.

This heritage-listed house was carefully restored, blending historic charm with modern comfort: underfloor heating, air conditioning, designer fittings with a glass staircase, and a spacious passenger lift. The heated pool with outdoor shower is available from March to October. Books, CDs, and comfortable seating complete the picture.

The House at a Glance

Ground Floor

• Living room (32 m²) with open fireplace, glass staircase, and atmospheric lighting
• WC/shower with marble, wardrobe closet, passenger lift
• Eat-in kitchen (27 m²) with direct access to the courtyard

Courtyard & Pool

• Patio (30 m²) — quiet, green, fully furnished with sun shade
• Heated pool with outdoor shower (available March–October)

First Floor

• Bedroom 1 (17 m²) — terrace overlooking the courtyard, electrically adjustable beds
• Bedroom 2 (15 m²) — Juliet balcony facing the street, cold-foam mattresses with topper
• Marble bathroom between the bedrooms

Top Floor

• Large roof terrace with sweeping views over the Old Town and the Serra do Caldeirão

Location

The house stands right beside Tavira's illuminated town wall. Phoenicians, Romans, and Moors all left their mark here: in the Roman bridge, the Moorish Castelo, the patrician houses with Renaissance façades, and the 38 churches and chapels that make Tavira a unique place of sacred architecture in southern Portugal.

Accessibility

The entire house — including courtyard and terraces — is step-free on all three levels. All doorways are at least 80 cm wide, and a generously sized lift connects every floor.