Tavira – Beaches & Nature
Beaches & Nature Beaches | Nature Attractions The East Algarve around Tavira has fantastic beaches to offer. Tavira
The historic center of Tavira invites you to discover and stroll around. There are over 36 churches and the ruins of the castle in the old town. Stroll through the old alleyways and discover the local stores. The surrounding region also offers a number of sights – we have listed some of them for you here.
The castle of Tavira was already built in Moorish times and was continuously adapted over the following centuries. An earthquake in 1755 destroyed many parts of the castle; the remains of the castelo were declared a national monument at the beginning of the 20th century. You can visit the Castelo de Tavira free of charge and also climb the walls. From the top, you have a wonderful view over Tavira.
The church of Santa Maria is the “mother church” of Tavira, which was built in the 13th century. Unfortunately, the church was damaged in the severe earthquake in 1755, so that large parts had to be rebuilt. The old walls are impressive and give Tavira a special charm. The church is one of the town’s landmarks.
The Ponte Romana, the oldest bridge in Tavira, with its seven arches over the Rio Gilhão, is one of the city’s landmarks. It was built by the Romans and has been used by people to cross the river for several centuries. As Tavira is close to the sea, the river is tidal: At low tide you can see the bottom of the river, while at high tide and in heavy rain, the water can sometimes reach right under the bridge.
South of Tavira, to the left and right of the road to Cais das Quatro Águas, there are large salt marshes. Even today, high-quality sea salt, the so-called “white gold” of the Algarve, is still extracted in the salt pans using traditional methods. The name Quatro Águas means “Four Waters” because the lagoons of the islands of Tavira and Cabanas, the river Rio Gilão and the Atlantic Ocean merge there. A walk along the salt fields to the Cais das Quatro Águas quay with its small boats is picturesque, sometimes you can see flamingos left and right. Once on the shore, you can enjoy a refreshment in one of the cafés.
Events take place regularly in Tavira and throughout the Algarve – from concerts, food markets and bicycle races to open-air summer festivals. You can get an overview of current events on the official website of VisitPortugal.com:
There are numerous small stores to discover in the center of Tavira – from souvenir shops and fashion stores to shops where you can buy Portuguese porcelain and tableware. Stroll through the streets and browse through the small stores, it’s worth it.
Tavira also has a small shopping mall, the “Centro Comercial Tavira Plaza”, where you can find fashion and jewelry as well as electronics and home décor. There is also a cinema in Tavira Plaza:
There are two supermarkets in the immediate vicinity of the apartment:
If you have a car, you can also reach:
– Continente (biggest supermarket; in the Tavira Plaza shopping mall)
– ALDI (discounter)
– Lidl (discounter)
There are two pharmacies in the immediate vicinity of the apartment:
If you have a car, you can also reach:
Accessible by car:
The “Forum Algarve” is a large shopping mall near Faro with more than 100 stores including major fashion brands such as Zara and H&M, more than 20 restaurants, and cinemas:
There is also the “Designer Outlet Algarve” near Faro with brands like Hugo Boss, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste and many more:
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