Visit to Tavira 19th December 2023

It had been a very long time since I had been to Tavira. So, I went out on a nice sunny day to see how things have changed. Tavira is an historic small town, with a history dating back 8000 years. However, the oldest buildings now seen include the castle, which was built by the moors in the 12th century AD. Most of the town was destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami of 1755. Most of what can be seen is therefore fairly ‘new’. Click a picture to see it in a larger size.

Tavira Railway station

The Gilão river

Looking downstream towards the sea

The tide was out

The ancient bridge, now closed to traffic

The old market hall

Ferries tied up for the winter

The castle and church overlooking the town

The Praça da República

The riverside garden was closed for improvement works

The town hall

There are some interesting buildings

Rua da Liberdade

So many buildings empty and becoming derelict

Were the garbage collectors on strike?

Something new next year

This chapel tower had been repaired and repainted

Some vicious looking cactii at the station!