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Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo

  • heritage

Calçada de Santa Maria
8800-606, Tavira

Tavira

13th-century building, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. It maintains the Gothic structure and portal. In the main chapel is the tomb of the seven Knights of the Order of Santiago killed by the Moors in an ambush, which legend associates with the conquest of the city. From the collection of sacred art, comprising pieces of goldwork from the 16th and 18th centuries and vestments, a missal stand from the 16th / 17th centuries, from Japan (“nambam” art) deserves special mention.

Mercado Municipal de Tavira

  • heritage
  • shopping

Rua da Atalaia
8800, Tavira

Tavira

Traditional market with a wide variety of fresh local products, especially fresh fish.

Santa Luzia

  • country
  • heritage

Santa Luzia
8800, Santa Luzia

Tavira

Fishing village in the district of Faro, two kilometers from Tavira, which carries with it the essence and customs and knowledge of the people of the sea. Highlight for its restaurants, specializing in octopus cooked in different ways.

Pego do Inferno

  • beach
  • country

EM514-2
8800, Tavira

Tavira

This waterfall on the Asseca stream is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Algarve region. After leaving the car in the parking lot, go for about 100 meters to a staircase, which goes down about 400 meters to the waterfall.

Praia do Homem Nu

  • beach

Praia do Homem Nu
8800, Tavira

Tavira

Inserted in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, it is only possible to reach this naturist beach through Praia do Barril. The most typical way to get there is by taking a tourist train, but you can also walk.

Praia da Terra Estreita / Praia de Santa Luzia

  • beach

Praia da Terra Estreita / Praia de Santa Luzia
8800, Tavira

Tavira

This beach is located in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, opposite the village of Santa Luzia, the name by which it is also known. To get to the other side, access is guaranteed by a boat that makes these trips periodically, with a cost of €2.10, round trip. In the village of Santa Luzia there are restaurants and bares that serve octopus as a specialty.

Foz do Rio Gilão

  • beach
  • country

Foz do Rio Gilão
8800, Tavira

Tavira

River also called Séqua or Ribeira da Asseca, it is navigable, at high tide, by trawlers and other small boats.

Jardim Público de Tavira

  • country
  • leisure

Rua do Cais
8800-354, Tavira

Tavira

Garden with a bandstand, some monuments and a terrace. Inside, there is a lake with a fountain and a wide variety of floral species. It is a good choice for a different night out, given that, in the summer, it usually hosts cultural activities.

Forte da Conceição / Forte de São João / Forte de São João da Barra

  • heritage

Sítio da Fortaleza
8800-595, Tavira

Tavira

Fort dating from the 17th century, with a four-pointed star plan and a gate preceded by a moat. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest.

Castelo e Muralhas de Tavira

  • heritage

Largo Abu-Otmane
8800-312, Tavira

Tavira

The bases of the defensive system were built between the 8th and 13th centuries, during Muslim rule. The primitive Moorish fortification later underwent improvement works after the Christian Reconquest, ordered by King Dom Dinis. Currently, you can still see some parts of the wall, the Arco da Misericórdia and a part of the Alcáçova that maintains its medieval characteristics. Inside the walls, the beautiful garden stands out.

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