Yes, but only the tour boat companies.

Generally you cannot use hotel pools if you are not a paying customer. This has always been the case. You must ask @ reception. Not many hotels in Cabanas. You must go to the beach hot to be missed. Write to any hotel in that area if you are staying there ? Where are you staying ? We have been to Tavira and love it. So quaint too busy in the summer months. Lots of Portuguese take it over. We always go March / April. Enjoy your next holiday. Regards, 913ange?

Only daily I think. Try different beaches. Barril beach is lovely. Long sandy stretch. Sun beds available and lots of beach facilities including bars, restaurants and shops. Accessed by walking from Cabanas or from outside Santa Luzia (there’s plenty of parking or a service bus from Tavira) by train or 10-15 minute walk through a nature reserve. Look out for the tiny crabs when the tide is out. Whichever beach you choose they are all lovely.

Not sure if they put prices up but we went in April and it was €16 for 2 beds. The beaches are fabulous. Our favourite was Barril beach, just outside Santa Luzia, accessed by a small train (€1.60) or a 10minute walk. Lots of facilities at this beach.

Yes there are showers at the beach, they are situated in the building where the restaurant is, at the boardwalk.