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After the conquest of Tavira by the Portuguese, in the 13th century, the mosque inside the castle was replaced by a christian church.
Lisbon's earthquake damaged it, and it was reconstructed, using all the possible elements of its Gothic conception.
Updated Dec 3, 2011
June 24th is St John's Day “Sao Joao”, it is a most famous festival of Tavira, because Sao Jaoa is savior of the town. I really enjoyed stay in Tavira during the festival week, especially I liked to see how people prepare for it, how they decorate streets and parks, then how they enjoy the day with parade, performances, dances, loteries, etc... I fell in love with Tavira and unspoilt way to celebrate.
Updated Oct 12, 2011
Address: Tavira, Algarve, Portugal
I love this beach, because it is on island of Tavira, you can't get there unles you have a boat or you get a water taxi, or ferry. Not a crowded place, nice sand and and not too hot water. By the way, water level is changing in the morning and afternoon and sometimes it can look as bottom of the ocean goes deeply too fast, but when water is higher and takes bigger area of sand, then you get longer way to the deep places...
Written Oct 12, 2011
Address: Tavira Isla
The bridge was not built by Romans, it was built in 12th century.
Now it is the main "beauty" of the city and it connects two parts of center of Tavira - Municipality on one side and restaurants area on another bank of the river.
Written Oct 12, 2011
Website: http://www.taviraguide.com/tavira-and-its-roman-bridge/
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Built and rebuilt in several periods, the experts find in this castle and walls signs from the Muslim times and christian changes.
Destroyed by 1755 earthquake, most of the walls were dismantled, but there are still disperse elements (walls and doors) in the centre of town.
Updated Oct 2, 2011
Tavira is crossed by Gilão river, a small river that allows some agriculture. Its main point is the roman bridge in the centre of town,and, we may say, the baptism point.
Yes, there's a funny thing that I can't explain: Why does this river, named Séqua, arriving to the bridge, change its name to Gilão?
Updated Sep 2, 2011
With a rich history from its Phoenician (?) foundation, including Roman and Muslim occupation, Tavira is making a strong effort to collect signs of those times. In several places, it's possible to see excavations, and important remains that are being studied and classified.
The Islamic museum should be already open, and the Phoenician wall will be explained to visitors soon.
Updated Jul 12, 2011
The centre of the city was modernised, respecting all the traditional buildings and streets. Strolling along the small city centre is easy and pleasant, with a few historic elements side by side with modern shops and restaurants. Not bad!
Updated Jul 12, 2011
The municipal market was moved to a new place, but the old building, in the centre of town, was transformed in a mall, keeping its old look. It was a good idea, embellishing the city, though it didn't add much, in a commercial point of view. Focused in tourism, the main business are cafes.
Updated Jul 12, 2011
For many decades, I don't see any band using a band stand - different ways of fraternizing and performing made them useless, but they remain a symbol of the good romantic days, embellishing gardens and enriching the youth's imagination, unable to understand why their grand parents used them instead of mp3 readers.
Tavira wisely preserved it, and it is the main detail in the small central garden.
Updated Jul 7, 2011
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For many decades, I don't see any band using a band stand - different ways of fraternizing and performing made them useless, but they remain a symbol of the...
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Q: Will be on holiday in Travira without a car, is it easy to get in from the outskirts eg Dr Roao Nunes Road. by local bus or do you...
A: There is a local minibus service around town but I don't have all the details to hand. It runs weekdays from about 7am to 7pm and there are a few buses on Saturday...
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Tavira a paradise still not spoilt
It was a last minute decision, we looked on www.rumbo.es as usual for cheap accommodation in a few areas (Huelva, Almeria, Cazorla or Algarve) when looking in Algarve we founded a really cheap offer...
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Tavira is a lovely old town which stands on either side of the river Gilao. Its two halves are connected by a roman bridge.and it's the town in Algarve wich developed the most in the last ten years as...
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Tavira a charming Town in the South East Algarve.
Tavira is a pleasant picturesgue Town , the river Gilhao runs through the Town. There is an arcaded Town hall, Praca de Replublica, and a seven Arched Roman Bridge, and also a beautiful people's...
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Tavira, certainly worth the visit. The old town is good to walk around, pleanty of restaurants, beach nearby. Plenty of tourists here yet pleasant enough and not too busy. Tavira is about 30 mins...
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Tavira along with Lagos is one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve and its origin dates back to around 2.000 BC. During the occupation of the Algarve by the Moors this town was...
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