I love Tavira, it is a beautiful place. To me it is the jewel of the Algarve, and in times past I can imagine it was a grand place in the region, strong in the fishing industry and commerce. Looking at the grand old family houses, now left to ruin I imagine many important and wealthy families once had their homes here.
I came here back in 2003 when we were on holiday in Vilamoura and fell in love with it. I always wanted to come back but never imagined I would end up living here.
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Terapins in the garden fountain |
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Colourful fishing boats line the river |
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The 'beach boat' which takes the 1000s of beach lovers to Ilha da Tavira every summer. |
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A view of the river, with the cockle pickers in the background. |
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Praca da Republica (Town Square) |
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The old Roman bridge |
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Gates of the Moorish castle |
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An old Tavirense house |
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Beautiful gardens |
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Typical roofs of Tavira |
Nice pix of a nice town
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