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Tavira
Town in Portugal
Tavira is a small city on Portugal’s Algarve coast. It straddles the Gilão River, which reaches the sea through the inlets and lagoons of Ria Formosa Natural Park. Tavira Island has a long, sandy beach, plus salt pans that attract flamingos, spoonbills and other wading birds. In the center, medieval Tavira Castle has city views. The Santa María do Castelo Church houses the tombs of 7 knights killed by the Moors.
The town lies along the slow-flowing Gilão River and offers a delightful combination of traditional Portuguese heritage and deep-rooted Moorish influences.
The fishing town of Tavira combines two Mediterranean staples: Moorish architecture and a golden beach. Here, a labyrinth of cobbled streets winds past houses ...
In mid-11th century, Tabira (Tavira) was one of the main settlements of the Al Garb, as were Santa Maria al Harum (Faro) and Silb (Silves). In the 12th century ...
This guide highlights the main witnesses to the most significant eras in Tavira's history. The variety, timeline, and the diversity of building techniques ...