Ricardo Gonçalves serves customers across the Algarve.
Trusted trades in Tavira, Algarve
Tavira is one of the Algarve's most attractive towns, built around the River Gilão and its Roman bridge. With around 26,000 residents, it's known for its relaxed pace, historic churches, and access to the barrier island of Ilha de Tavira. The town is about 30 minutes from the Spanish border and 35 minutes from Faro Airport. Property investors and long-stay tourists are increasingly drawn to Tavira's charm.
Unlike the high-rise coast further west, Tavira's seafront has no skyscrapers, protected by planning rules. The town's economy blends fishing, salt production, and tourism. Many expats have settled here for the walkable lifestyle and cultural heritage. Local trades work on characterful townhouses with traditional terracotta roofs, riverside apartments, and beach homes. The island properties and rental units require contractors familiar with ferries and seasonal schedules.
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Since 2014, Algarve Garden Services has built a reputation across the Algarve for transforming overgrown land and tired gardens into elegant, functional outdoor spaces. We specialise in land cleaning, tackling dense scrub, invasive vegetation, debris, and uneven terrain to prepare sites for construction, planting, or fire-safety clearance. Beyond clearing, we deliver full garden makeovers — combining landscaping, planting, hardscaping, and irrigation systems to breathe life into neglected plots. Our in-house capabilities include tree felling, stump grinding, fencing installation, wood chipping, and the use of mini diggers and tractor work — meaning we can take on jobs of almost any scale. We prioritise designs suited to the Algarve’s climate and terrain, emphasising drought-tolerant planting and efficient watering systems to ensure gardens thrive throughout the year. Because every site is different, we offer free quotations and expert advice tailored to your needs. We’ll assess soil conditions, sun exposure, drainage, views, access, and budget, then propose a plan that fits. Whether your terrain is steep, rocky, overgrown, or neglected — or your garden simply needs a complete redesign to become a showpiece — Algarve Garden Services has the experience, machinery, and creative vision to deliver results that last.
Professional tax and accounting services firm specializing in expat clients. Led by Ricardo Chaves, CEO and Chartered Accountant. Offers tax returns, NHR/IFICI support, business accounting, VAT declarations, and cross-border tax advice. Highly recommended in expat communities and featured in Algarve Plus Magazine. Member of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. English-speaking team.
Professional English plumber based in the East Algarve, covering all plumbing, heating systems, heat pumps, solar installations, and full bathroom renovations. 5.0 stars with 100% recommend from 48 reviews. Highly recommended for quality work and reliability.
Spiralis Health Concept offers naturopathy, osteopathy, and natural medicine in Tavira. Founded in 2010, their services include pain management, percutaneous hydrotomy, immune system reinforcement, weight regulation, chronic fatigue treatment, stress management, food allergy testing, digestive health, hormonal balance, and sleep quality improvement. Their multilingual team (Portuguese, Spanish, English, French) serves the eastern Algarve with holistic health solutions.
Study center in Tavira offering Portuguese for Foreigners courses using communicative approach. Focuses on fluency and integration with conversation groups for all levels.
House to Home Renovations Algarve is a renovation and custom furniture company based in Lagos, serving clients across the entire Algarve region from Sagres to Tavira. Run by Mike and Monique, the business specialises in high-quality microcement applications for bathrooms, kitchens, and floors, providing a sleek, modern finish that transforms tired tiles into seamless surfaces. The team are certified microcement installers and offer complete home renovation services including custom hand-crafted furniture for indoor and outdoor spaces, outdoor deck and pergola construction, and full property makeovers. Their work combines skilled craftsmanship with attention to detail, helping homeowners achieve the look they want without the mess and expense of complete tile replacement. Services include microcement flooring and wall finishes, bathroom and kitchen renovations, custom furniture manufacture, outdoor decking and pergolas, and complete home renovations. The business serves all locations across the Algarve and offers WhatsApp contact for easy communication.
Silvério Mendes is an architecture and real estate firm based in Tavira, Algarve, combining architectural design services with property consultancy. The firm offers architectural services including new builds, renovations, planning applications, and interior design. With local expertise in Tavira and the eastern Algarve, they provide comprehensive support for residential and commercial projects. The practice serves clients in Portuguese and English.
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