Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira – Tavira Roman Bridge loop from Tavira

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Portugal

Algarve

Tavira (Santa Maria)

Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira – Tavira Roman Bridge loop from Tavira

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Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira – Tavira Roman Bridge loop from Tavira

01:40

6.42km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.61 km

Historic Centre of Tavira

Highlight • Historical Site

Tavira is romantically located on both banks of the Gilão River, which flows into the Ria Formosa and finally into the Atlantic. Considered one of the most beautiful cities in …

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3.09 km

Tavira Ribeira Market

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In the old market hall you can look at shops.

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3.21 km

Coreto Garden in Tavira

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Beautiful city garden in Tavira

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3.47 km

Misericórdia Church, Tavira

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The Church of Misericordia is located in the center of the old town above the central Republic Square. The main façade is considered one of the finest examples of Portuguese …

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3.64 km

Castelo de Tavira Gardens

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This fortification originally comes from the Moorish period, between the 8th and 13th centuries. After the reconquest it was rebuilt. King D. Diniz (1261-1325), who thought in terms of defense …

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4.10 km

Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira

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Despite its name, the bridge itself is neither Roman nor has a Roman origin. It was built when Tavira belonged to al-Andalus (the Islamic Domain of Iberia), most probably in …

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4.12 km

Tavira Roman Bridge

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It remains impressive, such a bridge that has stood the test of time and is still in use.

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6.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.56 km

2.15 km

737 m

591 m

345 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

2.54 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

May 2, 2025,Zuerst Chapel of Bones in Faro, dann Tavira

After visiting the Chapel of Bones in Faro, we continued on to Tavira. The Chapel of Bones was impressive; every crack was covered with bones.
Tavira is a nice little town, not as crowded as Albufeira.

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