Bronze Age to the Roman Empire
Tavira's origins date back to the late Bronze Age (1,000-800 BC). In the 8th century BC it … See more

Tavira has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa) with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Together with See more

Tavira has its own railway station on the line from Vila Real de Santo António to Faro and Lagos. Trains are operated by Comboios de Portugal (CP). Connections are available at … See more

• The Corte-Real family nobles originated in the 14th century in Tavira
• Diogo de Mendonça Corte-Real (1658–1736) a diplomat and … See more

The city has since been rebuilt with many fine 18th-century buildings along with its 37 churches. A bridge links the two parts of the town across the River Gilão. The church of Santa … See more

Administratively, the municipality is divided into 6 civil parishes (freguesias):
• Conceição e Cabanas de Tavira
• Cachopo See more

Tavira is twinned with:
• Kenitra, Morocco
• Łańcut, Poland
• Perpignan, France See more