Historic Setting Tavira is one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve and its origin dates back to around 2000 BC. During the occupation of the Algarve by the Moors, this town was considered of great importance due to its fishing industry. Like most of the Algarve its buildings were all virtually destroyed by the earthquake of 1755. The town has since been rebuilt with many fine 18th Century buildings along with its 37 churches. A Roman bridge links the two parts of the town across the River Gilão. Its original economic reliance on the fishing industry has now been surpassed due to the change in the migration patterns of the tuna fish. The population is in the region of 20,000 inhabitants while the surrounding area is still very rural and undeveloped.
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Natural Beauty Whether it's fields of orange trees, heavy with the scent of blossom or hills of fig and almond trees and houses with dazzling whitewashed walls and distinctive chimneys decorated to resemble fine tracery of lace, Tavira is a natural beauty. |
Restaurants There is a folder at the villa with comprehensive details of restaurants in Tavira and surrounding villages. It is possible to walk to a number of local restaurants and bars. You will be pleasantly surprised at the value and quality when you eat out in Tavira, much cheaper than other parts of the Algarve.
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