Browsing trough YouTube I found this happy-tone video from a Dutch priest (Godspeed, Fr. Roderick) going trough Tavira with a videocamera. He talks about the salt extraction, seafood, some History and curiosities as he walks trough. A must see... he knows quite some stuff :) … [Read more...]
Tavira, a restaurant in Washington DC
September 9, 2008 by
If you are an American and you love Tavira, or if you are a Portuguese living in America near Washington DC (or not) there is something you should know. I just found out there is a famous restaurant in Connecticut, Washington DC dedicated to the Tavira's typical cuisine and gastronomy, they go by the name of Tavira - Portuguese and Mediterranean Couisine.They have an impressive Lunch and Dinner menus as well as a list of known Portuguese … [Read more...]
Tavira in September
September 7, 2008 by
Yes, you are still in time to enjoy some nice and relaxed vacations. Whether you believe it or not, September is one of my favourite months to be in Tavira. The August crowds are gone, the weather and the water are still warm, prices went slightly lower... in fact you can have a good time until October; here is a satisfied customer.Here are a few photos I took while I was around in the crowded month of August. … [Read more...]
During your vacations in Tavira
August 5, 2008 by
The flora, comprising a variety of species, scrubland and marshes needs to be protected. The dunes are at risk from rising sea levels. There is dense vegetation in both the flooded and dry marshes, providing nutrients for the subsistence of species as well as adequate nesting conditions. If the marshland is harmed, many species may be condemned to extinction, especially migratory birds with no other alternative routes.The scrubland is rich in … [Read more...]
Tavira, a journey trough Art and History
August 1, 2008 by
Tavira's monuments recount the important history of a city that was the largest in the Algarve in the 16th century. The Port of Tavira harboured the Portuguese fleet that patrolled the Strait of Gibraltar and supplied the markets of North Africa. It was a busy maritime commercial hub where fish, salt, citrus fruit, figs and almonds were exchanged for products from Flanders, India, China...A number of writers have drawn attention to the … [Read more...]