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The Portugal News12 Sept

Beach of the Week: Tavira Island

If you are looking for a beach where you can spend the whole day, Tavira Island is a great choice. A beautiful stretch of white sand, clear water and plenty of restaurants and bars make it one of the most popular beach destinations in the eastern Algarve.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Municipalities in the Algarve at maximum risk of fire

The municipalities of Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira, in the Faro district, are at maximum risk of rural fire on 10 September, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

Algarve Daily News9 Sept

Tavira Court orders shutdown of Cerro do Meio quarry, following months of noise, dust, and broken promises

Tavira Court has ordered the owner of the “Cerro do Meio” quarry, Miner Blanc, to close down operations at the site “immediately and permanently”, in a ruling welcomed by residents of the Luz de Tavira and Santo Estêvão civil parishes. A group of local residents brought a special legal action before Tavira Court seekin

The Portugal News8 Sept

Did you know you can take a ferry to Tavira Island?

There are two main places to catch the ferry to Ilha de Tavira.

Portugal Resident6 Sept

Tavira quarry ordered to close, with immediate effect

Tavira court has ordered the immediate closure of the Cerro do Meio quarry for violating the rights of the residents in the parish union of Luz de Tavira and Santa The post Tavira quarry ordered to close, with immediate effect appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3 Sept

Property of the Wee: The Terrace Villa brings rooftop luxury to historic Tavira

What makes The Terrace Villa one of Tavira’s most distinctive homes? 

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Tavira children invited to read poetry in ‘good canine company’

Children in Tavira will be able to read poetry alongside four-legged companions this September as part of a new project aimed at making reading aloud more enjoyable and less intimidating. The post Tavira children invited to read poetry in ‘good canine company’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Aug

Tavira restaurants and cafés bring Mediterranean Diet Fair to the table

The Mediterranean Diet Fair will spill out into Tavira’s cafés, pastry shops and restaurants this year, with dozens of local businesses serving dishes inspired by the region’s food traditions throughout The post Tavira restaurants and cafés bring Mediterranean Diet Fair to the table appeared first on Portugal Resident

The Portugal News21 Aug

Summer evening in Tavira

We came to Tavira to visit a crafts fair by the Gilão River and, since we were already there, decided to spend some time walking through the pretty streets of the town.

The Portugal News16 Aug

Tavira’s summer fairs

Tavira is one of those Algarve towns that is particularly lovely on a summer evening, and at this time of year there always seems to be something happening.

Algarve Daily News13 Aug

Over 300 people queue along Tavira beach to watch solar eclipse through Science Centre telescope

More than 300 people gathered yesterday at Arraial beach in Tavira to watch the solar eclipse, in an event that attracted a larger-than-expected crowd, according to Filipa Vargas, of the Tavira Ciência Viva Science Centre, who organised the event.

Portugal Resident28 Jul

Algarve town celebrates Mediterranean way of life in September

When many people hear about the Mediterranean Diet, they often think of olive oil, fresh fish and colourful salads. But in Tavira this September, visitors will discover that it is The post Algarve town celebrates Mediterranean way of life in September appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Jul

Portugal in Morocco – Tavira’s role

Following the reconquest of the Algarve, the Christian kings of Portugal looked over the sea towards North Africa. In particular, the great southward exploratory effort energised by Infante D Henrique (Henry The post Portugal in Morocco – Tavira’s role appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Jul

Tavira wine festival returns with 40 producers

Tavira will once again become a showcase for Portuguese wine as Os Dias do Vinho returns for its seventh edition from July 10 to 13. Held in the Jardim do The post Tavira wine festival returns with 40 producers appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Open day

An open day is being held at the Quinta Fonte do Bispo country hotel and rural tourism site in Tavira tomorrow (Saturday) with free samples from the new menu and The post Open day appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Celebrating women

Men and women who attend Portuguese language lessons at Tavira secondary school came together on March 16 to celebrate women from around the world. Poetry readings and songs made up The post Celebrating women appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News15 Jun

Algarve municipalities under very high rural wildfire risk, expected to remain elevated all week

Silves, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira were placed under a very high rural wildfire risk warning this Monday, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).