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7282 citizens
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30 km to the east of Faro
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Tavira
Tavira has a pleasant setting on an estuary of the Ségua river at the foot of a hill girded
by the remains of ramparts built by King Dinis. The Roman bridge and Moorish walls testify to the
town's long history. In the past Tavira was an important centre for tuna and today continues some
of its fishing activities. The local beach is an offshore bar. The town has 37! churches.
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Spain 20 km to the east.
A boat trip to Praia da Ilha de Tavira - This vast sandy beach/island has a camping,
restaurant and bar.
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Castelo dos Mouros - Moorish castle with beautiful gardens.
The Roman Bridge - From the square Praça da República.
Igreja da Misericórdia
Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo
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- Private Museum Monte da Guerreira - a.o. furniture, silverwork, porcelain and ceramics.
- Museu Alvaro the Campos
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Tourist Information
Rua da Galeria, 9
8800 Tavira
Tel. ++351 281-322511
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Região de Turismo do Algarve
Avª 5 de Outubro, 18
8000 FARO
Tel. ++351 289-800400
Fax. ++351 289-800489
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Camping Ilha de Tavira **
(Tavira at 2 km)
8800 Tavira
Tel. ++351 281 321709
Fax. ++351 281-321716
-Open 6/4 - 14/10 - On the beach/island.
restaurant, bar, snack, playground, animation, minimarket.
More information you can find at the site of: CAMPING PORTUGAL.
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