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	Tavira
		Tavira is a charming town filled with white-washed houses that are crowned with pyramid-shaped tiled roofs, and decorative chimneys.
		Tavira is famous for its 37 churches, and is in fact often called ‘the town of churches.’ The Palácio de Galeria is a cultural center as well as a site of local historical interest.
		Tavira borders both banks of the Gialo River, which are connected by an old Roman bridge.
	www.weddingsinportugal.com /destination_wedding_locations/algarve/tavira.html (298 words)

	Tavira and Benamor Golf
		Tavira's economic slide was halted in the XVII and early part of the XVIII centuries.
		From the beginning of this period, Tavira became one of the most populated centres in the Algarve again, ranging in importance with Lagos and Faro.
		During the reign of the Marquis of Pombal, Tavira was a part of the policy for industrial progress.
	www.golfbenamor.com /gb/tavira.htm (792 words)

	Tavira, Algarve, Portugal - Tourism Information
		Tavira along with Lagos is one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve and its origin dates back to around 2.000 BC.
		The houses in Lux de Tavira have the traditional "platibandas" borders painted with geometrical or floral motifs, that frame walls, windowsand doorways - many of which are masterpieces of mortar work.
		Graça Convent in Tavira was once the Convent of the Cloistered Augustinian Nuns, which was founded by King D. Sebastião around 1569.
	www.portugalvirtual.pt /_tourism/algarve/tavira/index.html (955 words)

	Tavira - Said to be the Algarve's most beautiful city. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tavira is considered by many to be the most beautiful town in the Algarve.
		And, as one gazes down from the ramparts, one cannot fail to be impressed by the number of luminous white façades, spires, domes and bell-towers that surround.
		Royally positioned adjacent to the castle is the church of Santa Maria, perhaps the principal of the city’s temples.
	www.east-algarve.com /town/tavira.htm (280 words)

	Pousada Convento da Graça, Tavira, Portugal
		Tavira is the most typical cities of Algarve, which acquired vestige of ancient civilizations; it was a Phoenician village, it was habited by the Romans and an important city during the Muslim occupation.
		The Bar Tavira is positioned next to the restaurant, in the cloister entrance and with direct access to the rooms, has the area of 130m2, an extension to the cloister and a terrace that serves the pool.
		Tavira is located in the Eastern Algarve, 30 km from Faro and 300 km from Lisbon.
	www.portugalvirtual.pt /pousadas/tavira/index.html (648 words)

	Tavira -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tavira, along with (Chief port and economic center of Nigeria; located in southwestern Nigeria on the Gulf of Guinea; former capital of Nigeria) Lagos is one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the (Click link for more info and facts about Algarve) Algarve and its origin dates back to around 2.000 BC.
		This is now changing due to the demands of the tourist industry and opening of golf courses in the near vicinity.
		The beach for this town lies past the salt pans and is reached by a ferryboat that takes the visitor to the sandy-bar island known as Ilha de Tavira.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/ta/tavira.htm (307 words)

	ALGARVE HOLIDAY DESTINATION - TAVIRA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tavira was the most populated city in the Algarve and it had become a port of great importance.
		Tuna fishing - for which Tavira was the Algarve's main port - and the canning industry breathed fresh life into the city from the last decades of the 19th to the middle of the 20th century.
		Tavira these days is a wonderful destination for those who like to stroll around old streets and visit some of the many splendid churches in the town.
	www.algarveholidaycottages.com /destinations.6.html (710 words)

	The Algarve Network - Tavira
		Tavira is a charming town, which lies 20km northeast of Olhão.
		Tavira was developed during the Moorish occupation and became one of the largest and most important ports in the Algarve during the 15th century.
		Tavira boasts of 27 churches, but many of them are only open for services.
	www.thealgarve.net /location/tavira.htm (169 words)

	Holiday Home in the Tavira old town in the Eastern Algarve, Sandy Algarve, Algarve, Portugal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tavira has a population of 13,000 and is a town rich in history, whose origin goes back to about 2000 BC.
		Tavira is in the Sotavento, which is protected on the north side by the sparsely populated and little exploited mountain region of the Serra, and so sheltered from cold winds.
		Tavira is without question the most beautiful town on the whole coast of the Algarve.
	www.sandalgarve.de /en (1719 words)

	Tavira
		TAVIRA town is gently dignified and picturesque, particularly pleasant down by the banks of the river Gilhão which runs through it.
		They are overlooked by the church of Santa Maria do Castelo and the castle battlements situated on the highest, most defensible and therefore oldest part of town.
		The town is no longer accessible from the sea by boat because of the silting up of the river mouth, but once upon a time, in the Middle Ages, Tavira was a busy port shipping salt, wine and dried fish to north-west Europe and north Africa.
	www.algarvenet.com /locations/outras/tavira1.asp (324 words)

	Tavira (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tavira, along with Lagos is one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve.
		During Roman rule, Tavira is a secondary passing place of the important road between Balsa and Baesuris (today Castro Marim).
		All the area stays rural until the 11th Century when Moorish Tavira (from the arab Tabira, "the hidden") starts to grows at a quick pace, becoming one of the important (and independent) towns of Algarve, then the Western extreme of Garb al-Andalus.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/T/Tavira.htm (609 words)

	Tavira East Algarve portugal hotel accommodation
		Near to Tavira are the areas known as Cabanas and Pedras del Rey, both small beachfront villages catering specifically for the tourist.
		In the small village of Luz de Tavira there is one of the finest examples of Manueline craftsmanship around the southern door of the Parish Church.
		To the east of Tavira and overlooking the sea is the still original traditional village of Cacela-a-Velha used by the Phoenicians and later becoming the possession of the Knights of Santiago in 1240.
	www.casarosa.com.pt /tavira.htm (950 words)

	Tavira region Holiday rental apartments, houses, cottages, villas with pools in Tavira region, Algarve
		Tavira is known as one of the most attractive towns in the Algarve.
		Tavira's main beach lies past the salt pans, and is accessible by regular ferries, which take visitors to the long sand island of Ilha de Tavira, where the vast tracts of sand provide an idyllic spot to sunbathe and relax.
		The weather in Tavira is mild, and this means that holiday accommodation in Tavira is worth taking all year round.
	www.holiday-rentals.co.uk /tavira-region/s/459/fa/find.squery (690 words)

	Tavira, Algarve, Portugal - restored period self catering house in a designated conservation area. Suitable for wheel ...
		Tavira, Algarve, Portugal - restored period self catering house in a designated conservation area.
		The town is separated from the sea by the island of Tavira.
		Tavira is one of the oldest towns on the Algarve with its narrow cobbled streets, a hilltop castle and 25 churches.
	www.firstconcept.co.uk /hol/other/page/r0112.htm (470 words)

	Tavira - Take a breather from the livelier Algarve beaches
		On this last visit to Tavira, we were able to learn more about the place, in a very relaxed and interesting way.
		They were carrying out repairs to its structure when we visited Tavira last, and there were protective, screened platforms hanging either side of the bridge, with the trains slowing down to walking pace as they passed the work site.
		As is so often the case in stories such as this, a Moorish princess (never a washer woman or a trainee accountant, you’ll notice) fell in love with a Christian knight (ditto) who was also smitten with her.
	www.algarve-beach-life.com /tavira.html (1359 words)

	Cheap hotels in Tavira, Algarve: 4 star hotel deals
		Tavira, to the east of Faro in the south-east corner of Portugal, is one of the most photogenic towns along the Algarve coast, sporting white-washed houses topped with decorative chimneys and pyramid shaped Roman-tiled roofs, set among orange, fig and almond trees.
		Situated on the resort of Tavira, only a short distance from the beach and the centre of town is easily accessible by bus or taxi....
		Tavira is the cultural capital of the Algarve, situated only 30km from the Spanish border, close to the sea and blessed with an idyllic island where only the sound of the breaking waves interrupts the silence.
	www.cheapaccommodation.com /Tavira/4-star-hotel (687 words)

	Algarve - Tavira Town - Information
		Tavira along with Lagos is one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve and its origin seems to date back to around 2.000 BC.
		In the small village of Luz de Tavira there is one of the finest examples of Manueline art and craftsmanship around the southern door of the Parish Church.
		To the east of Tavira and overlooking the sea can be found the original traditional village of Cacela-a-Velha used by the Phoenicians and later becoming the possession of the Knights of Santiago in 1240.
	www.algarvegolf.net /algarve/tavira.htm (630 words)

	Algarve - Tavira Town info & photos - Portugal
		Tavira along with the town of Lagos is one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve and its origin dates back to around 2.000 BC.
		Near to Tavira is Cabanas and Pedras del Rey, both small beachfront villages catering specifically for the tourist.
		It is in the latter that there exists an olive tree that is said to date from the 17th Century and probably the oldest one of its type in Portugal.
	www.algarve-info.com /algarve/tavira.htm (537 words)

	Tavira Hotels the perfect choice for booking hotels in Tavira,Portugal - Algarve (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tavira is the cultural capital of the Algarve, situated only 30km from the Spanish border, close to the sea and blessed with an idyllic island where only the sound of the breaking waves interrupts the silence.
		The museum, chapel and the adjoining city of Tavira are merely some of the facilities, which make this property a perfect hotel for families looking for serenity and relaxation.
		Tavira, Greatest draw is the superb beach area surrounded by the wild beauty of the Ria Formosa wetlands.
	www.tavira-hotels.com (542 words)

	Portugal > Travel > Algarve > Tavira
		Tavira along with Lagos is one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve and its origin seems to date back to around 2.000 BC.
		In the small village of Luz de Tavira there is one of the finest examples of Manueline art and craftsmanship around the southern door of the Parish Church.
		To the east of Tavira and overlooking the sea can be found the original traditional village of Cacela-a-Velha used by the Phoenicians and later becoming the possession of the Knights of Santiago in 1240.
	portugal-info.net /algarve/tavira.htm (662 words)

	Tavira
		Tavira is an unspoilt market town and traditional fishing port, which is generally, rated the most...
		Tavira along with Lagos is one of the most architecturally...
		Tavira is a lovely old town which stands either side of the River Giláo, connected by a severn arched Roman...
	www.yor.cc /algarve-car-hire/tavira.html (745 words)

	Tavira
		Tavira is famous by it's glorious history, patrimony, and most of all, by it's beaches.
		In this century Tavira was one of the greatest points of Tuna fish, but, for an unknown reason, Tuna fishes courses changed and all this Industry perished.
		Tavira is one of the most beautifull cities in Portugal and indeed worth a visit.
	members.tripod.com /Arcaner/tavira.htm (152 words)

	Tavira (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tavira along with Lagos is one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve and its origin dates back to around 2.000 BC.
		The long, sandy beach setting of Ilha da Tavira is 11 km long and 500 m wide.
		It is easily reachable by ferry from the terminal 2 km south of the town centre.
	portugal.sunrise-homes.co.uk /tavira.html (203 words)

	Tavira, Portugal
		The little town of Tavira, straddling the mouth of the Rio Gilao, or Rio Séqua, in the "sandy Algarve" part of the Algarve, has a Moorish look about it.
		Tavira is the center of the Algarve's tunafisheries, and has extensive saltpans in the river estuary.
		Tavira is one of the prettiest little towns in the Algarve.
	www.planetware.com /portugal/tavira-p-faro-tav.htm (154 words)

	Tavira Accommodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tavira has a large variety of hotels, what follows is a selection of these hotels, if you want to add some yourself feel free.
		Eurotel TAVIRA is a hotel which is located between the sandy beaches of Ria Formosa Natural Park and the historical town of Tavira.
		Vilacampina is 5 miles away from Tavira, in one of the most pleasant and unspoilt parts of the Algarve.
	www.world66.com /europe/portugal/algarve/tavira/accommodation (963 words)

	Tavira Gardens
		Tavira town, on the Eastern side, is a lovely ancient town, whose famous Roman bridge still straddles the river Gilao.
		Tavira Gardens is a small complex of privately owned residential and holiday apartments situated one mile from the centre of Tavira town.
		As Tavira is on the main coast road heading to Spain, there is a selection of beaches, the nearest being approx.
	www.tavira-gardens.com /index.html (240 words)

	Algarve Information - All you need to know about Tavira
		Often described as the 'Algarvian Rome', and more fancifully 'the Venice of Algarve', Tavira stands on two hills on either side of the River Gilao, the two sides of the town being linked by a seven-arch bridge.
		Tavira is known as the Town of Churches, since there are a remarkable 22 churches and other places of worship lying within its boundaries.
		"Tavira was like a combination of a pocket Dublin and pocket Venice.
	www.algarve-information.com /algarve/tavira.htm (152 words)

	TAVIRA,ALGARVE,2 bedroom villa for holiday rentals direct from the owner (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In the Eastern Algarve, 10 minutes drive west of Tavira.
		This is a great base from which to explore historic Tavira, the other charming towns of the Eastern Algarve and the fabulous white sand beaches of the Natural Park.
		The beaches are very long, largely empty, and have the warmest water in Portugal.
	www.myholsdirect.com /A512.html (170 words)

	TAVIRA - LoveToKnow Article on TAVIRA
		Tavira has sardine and tunny fisheries, and carries on a considerable coasting trade.
		TAVISTOCK, a market town in the Tavistock parliamentary division of Devonshire, England, in the valley of the Tavy, on the western border of Dartmoor; I6~ m.
		To properly cite this TAVIRA article in your work, copy the complete reference below:
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /T/TA/TAVIRA.htm (730 words)

	EAST - The Eastern Algarve International School at Tavira
		It will enhance the reputation and status of Tavira and strengthen the cultural and social life of the city.
		The school’s strong focus on the arts and sports and its contacts will enable it to mount high quality events that Tavira will be proud to support.
		EAST’s sports teams will compete with local teams and teams from other international schools, further putting Tavira firmly on the map when they are visited by other teams.
	www.east-pt.com /index.php?topic=Tavira&action=view (693 words)

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