Tavira Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality and city in Portugal
About Tavira
Tavira (tuh-VEE-ruh, /tɐ.ˈvi.ɾɐ/) municipality has 26,167 residents (2011), with about 13,400 living in the city proper. Fishing settlements Cabanas de Tavira and Santa Luzia lie about 6 km to the east, resp. 3 km to the west of Tavira, with apartment resort Pedras de El-Rei further 1.5 km west from Santa Luzia. Tavira and all there settlements provide access to the Ria Formosa National Park islands Ilha de Tavira and Ilha de Cabanas and their beaches. The city was founded in 1890 BC under the name Talábriga. During the Arab occupation, it became, together with Faro and Silves, one of the most important cities in the Algarve. It was conquered by the Christian army in 1242. During the 17th century it was considered one of the main cities in the Algarve, although signs of decay were beginnin
Top Attractions in Tavira
Explore the best things to see and do in Tavira:
- ★Over 2000-year-old olive tree
- ★Tavira Boat Tours
- ★Tuna fishing museum
Where to Eat in Tavira
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Artefact
Where to Stay in Tavira
- 🏨Pousada Convento Tavira
- 🏨Vilacampina Guesthouse
- 🏨Vila Galé Tavira
Tavira Travel Guide Sections
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