Alerts

Active and upcoming alerts affecting Tavira and the Eastern Algarve

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CRITICALACTIVE

Wildfire risk – Very High alert level

Portuguese Civil Protection has raised the wildfire alert to Very High for Eastern Algarve. Clear vegetation around properties.

Recommended Action

Clear dry vegetation around property. Have evacuation plan ready. Avoid outdoor burning.

Eastern Algarve (Tavira, Castro Marim, VRSA)Until 8 Sept 2026, 17:27Last verified: 5 Sept 2026, 16:27
INFORMATIONALACTIVE

Beach lifeguard season begins

Lifeguard season has begun on all Blue Flag beaches. Beaches patrolled 10:00–19:00 daily.

Tavira municipality beachesUntil 4 Nov 2026, 17:27Last verified: 3 Sept 2026, 17:27

Upcoming

HIGHStarts 7 Sept 2026, 17:27

Water supply interruption – Rua da Liberdade

Water supply will be interrupted on Monday 09:00–17:00 for maintenance.

Store water in advance. Expect no running water for up to 8 hours.

Rua da Liberdade, Tavira
MEDIUMStarts 10 Sept 2026, 17:27

EN125 roadworks – Expect delays

Roadworks on EN125 between Tavira and Olhão. One lane closed in each direction for three weeks.

Use A22 motorway as alternative. Allow extra 20-30 minutes.

EN125 between Tavira and Olhão