The fishing village of Santa Luzia is effectively a district of Tavira these days, and is a recommended place to wander to get a feel for typical Algarve life. Overlooking the channel that separates the mainland from the Ilha de Tavira, the village is famous for its polvo (octopus), which you can try in several restaurants. Have a nose around the fishers' storage huts, where you'll see them mending nets. Boat trips also leave from the waterfront here.
