Discover Tavira鈥檚 Scenic Beauty, Tavira, Portugal

Around every corner in the pretty historic city of Tavira, there is a lovely surprise waiting to be found. It may be a perfect heritage home with a fabulous chimney or a beautifully decorated church. You may find a pretty scene by the river or flamingos in the colourful salt pans. Built on the hilly banks of the Gil茫o River, discovering Tavira鈥檚 scenic beauty should be at the top of your Portuguese to-do list.

We were lucky to have personal tour guides for our visit to Tavira. Jo from聽Still Restless Jo and her husband helped to make sure we found all of the little treasures in Tavira鈥檚 Old Town.

Not far from Tavira, salt has been mined from the river estuary for centuries. As a result, the city鈥檚 history is extensive and that past can easily be found in the city鈥檚 centre. Tavira Castle was built by the Moors in the Middle Ages but was likely built on top of fortresses from previous civilizations. In fact, remains of Roman and Phoenician buildings can be seen in small excavation sites around the old town. When Portuguese King Dinis was in power, he remodeled the castle to help better protect the important salt industry from pirates. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Discover Tavira鈥檚 Scenic Beauty
Guide Location: Portugal » Tavira
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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