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Tavira (Portuguese pronunciation: [tɐˈviɾɐ]) is a Portuguese city and municipality, situated in the east of the Algarve on the south coast of Portugal. It is 28 kilometres (17 miles) east of Faro and 177 kilometres (110 miles) west of Seville in Spain. The Gilão River meets the Atlantic Ocean in Tavira. The population in 2011 was 26,167, in an area of 606.97 km².
Tavira's origins date back to the late Bronze Age (1.000-800 BC). In the 8th century BC it became one of the first Phoenician settlements in the Iberian West. The Phoenicians created a colonial urban center here with massive walls, at least two temples, two harbours and a regular urban structure. Phoenician Tavira existed until the end of 6th Century BC, when it was destroyed by conflict.
It is thought its original name was Baal Saphon, named after the Phoenician Thunder and Sea god. This name later became Balsa.
After a century of being abandoned, the settlement recovered, during the urban bloom that characterised the so-called Tartessian Period, and became bigger than ever. This second urban center, Tartessian Tavira, was also abandoned by the end of the 4th Century BC.
Travel Guide Portugal /// Tavira http://maartenkuijken.tumblr.com Set on either side of the meandering Rio Gilão, Tavira is a charming town. The ruins of a hilltop castle, an old Roman bridge and a smattering of Gothic and Renaissance churches are among Tavira’s historic attractions. Its enticing assortment of restaurants and guesthouses makes it an excellent base for exploring the Algarve’s eastern section. Tavira is ideal for wandering; the warren of cobblestone streets hides pretty, historic gardens and shady plazas. There’s a small, active fishing port and a modern market. Only 3km from the coast, Tavira is the launching point for the stunning, unspoilt beaches of Ilha de Tavira. Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/portugal/the-algarve/tavira © Lonely Planet, 2014
Travel video about destination Algarve in Portugal. Al-Gharb - The Land In The West! Because it formed part of their realm, the southernmost province of Portugal was thus named by the Arabs who occupied it and everywhere there are castles which the Christian kings built during the Moorish Wars.Tavira had numerous rulers, among them Romans and Greeks who established a trading centre. Unobtrusive elegance is an indication of the prosperity of bygone times and due to the city’s thirty well-preserved churches it is referred to as The City Of Churches. Olhao is a busy fishing port, the tiled benches on its shoreline offering a relaxed view of the day’s activities. Its fishermen are said to be the most courageous in the region and in 1808 some of them crossed the Atlantic in a small boat until t...
DAILY VLOG #8... Looking for things to do in Tavira? We ran along the salt flats to an amazing beach and went in to town, walked the old roman bridge and came across a castle. --------------- SUBSCRIBE! - http://bit.ly/1M4etCO • Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/delightfultravellers/ • Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/deltravellers • Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/delightfultravellers • SnapChat: deltravellers --------------- MUSIC by: https://soundcloud.com/chilltunesx/chamberlain-found
DAILY VLOG #7... Today was one of the biggest 'Travel Days' of the trip. We got to spend time in the beautiful city of Faro in the south of Portugal. It's beautiful. Eventually we made it to Tavira which is a beautiful little town where we will spend the next 3 days. --------------- SUBSCRIBE! - http://bit.ly/1M4etCO • Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/delightfultravellers/ • Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/deltravellers • Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/delightfultravellers • SnapChat: deltravellers --------------- MUSIC by: https://soundcloud.com/esbe1988/dusty-fingers
In this episode of Godspeed, Fr. Roderick visits the town of Tavira at the start of his journey through beautiful Portugal. Download high-quality versions of these videos for free by subscribing to the feed: http://sqpn.com/category/video/godspeed/ More videos at www.sqpn.com
Découverte du sud de l'Algarve, de Tavira à Sao Vicente.
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TAVIRA é uma cidade portuguesa no Distrito de Faro, e fica no Sotavento Algarvio (Algarve oriental). É atravessada pelo rio Gilão e está repleta de belos edifícios que exibem os seus característicos telhados de quatro águas (piramidais). Em Tavira há muitas igrejas históricas (37 no total). Nos últimos anos Tavira tem tido um grande desenvolvimento na área do golfe. EM DESTAQUE: Rio Gilão; Ponte de origem romana (?) sobre o rio Gilão; Antigo Mercado da Ribeira (estrutura em ferro recuperada em 1999 para as atuais funções de lazer, esplanadas e comércio); Mercado atual; Castelo de Tavira; Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo; Igreja da Misericórdia; Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Ondas (conhecida como Igreja dos Pescadores); Antigo Convento de S. Francisco; Igreja de S. Sebastião; Igreja do Conven...
Find the best Algarve travel deals on Voyage Privé UK, the world's leading members-only travel club. Join now: http://bit.ly/VoyagePriveUKYT The Vila Galé Tavira Hotel is located on the banks of the Ria Formosa, in the centre of Tavira. You’ll be right in the centre of town only a few metres away from the Gilão River and Ria Formosa, and within walking distance from the shopping district and pretty pavement cafés of Tavira. Visit the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa surrounding the hotel, and delight in one of the most alluring landscapes of Portugal. The décor recreates an Arabian ambience, in tune with the past of southern Portugal. As well as the various pool, bars and restaurant there is an on site Health Club, which includes heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, turkish bath, treatments and ...
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