Historic Centre of Tavira – Tavira Roman Bridge loop from Porta Nova
Historic Centre of Tavira – Tavira Roman Bridge loop from Porta Nova
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Historic Centre of Tavira – Tavira Roman Bridge loop from Porta Nova
03:57
15.4km
60m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 23, 2026
Tips
Includes movable bridges
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After 6.29 km for 13 m
After 8.63 km for 13 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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920 m
Historic Centre of Tavira
Highlight • Historical Site
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6.25 km
Santa Luzia Pedestrian Bridge
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6.55 km
Ria Formosa at Santa Luzia
Highlight • River
7.46 km
Anchor Cemetery (Cemitério das Âncoras)
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This was a passive fishing gear that was dropped into the sea and remained immobile until it was picked up by a ship at the end of the tuna campaign.
This Barril fishery, also known as the "3 brothers", was founded in 1841. The gear was used to catch tuna from the Atlantic and Mediterranean, which were then taken to the "Vila Real de Santo António".
The anchors were used to attach the nets of the fishing gear to the seabed. They had different sizes and weights. The smaller ones weighed about 300 kg, while the largest could weigh about a ton. About 12 people were needed to load the smaller anchors, and an additional 20 people were needed for the large anchors.
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7.46 km
Pedras d’El Rei Narrow-Gauge Railway
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8.55 km
Salt Marshes at Pedras d'el Rei
Highlight • Natural
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14.2 km
Tavira Market Square
Highlight • Settlement
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14.6 km
Tavira Roman Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
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15.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.29 km
3.75 km
3.01 km
2.36 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.24 km
5.43 km
1.81 km
578 m
386 m
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