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Tavira (Santiago)

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

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Portugal

Algarve

Tavira (Santiago)

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

Moderate

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

03:45

14.5km

80m

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 11, 2026

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Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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806 m

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 Portugal - which of course everyone can see as they wish. Highlights are the Roman bridge, with its 7 round arches, a Moorish fortress, a generously designed town hall on arcade arches, various museums and around 20 churches.

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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 the 2nd half of the 12th century. Then, for a few decades Tavira was an independent commune, before being submitted to the Almohade Empire.
The bridge was a fundamental element of the medieval defence of Tavira and its associated main road, limited with towers in both sides. It had houses on it in the Middle Ages. By 1550 it had apparently a movable wooden floor which could be removed for security reasons. The old bridge collapsed in 1655, then completely rebuilt in its present form. tavira.algarvetouristguide.com/attractions/the-old-roman-bridge

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916 m

Tavira Roman Bridge

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Beautiful bridge in Tavira in Roman style.

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985 m

Gilão River, Tavira

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1.21 km

View from the Forças Armadas Bridge

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5.06 km

Bridge in Ria Formosa Natural Park

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Beautiful bridge on the long distance cycle route along the Algarve.

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7.28 km

Cabanas de Tavira

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Beautiful boardwalk overlooking the Rio Formosa kagune, Ilha de Cabanas and the salt marshes

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13.7 km

Republic Square, Tavira

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The square is the heart of the old town and one of the most beautiful in the country. There is a constant coming and going, and the fountain has been babbling here since the 16th century.

On the right side of the square. The large, elongated building with arcades, this is the town hall.

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14.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

4.83 km

3.89 km

547 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

4.94 km

4.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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

Historic Centre of Tavira

Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira

Tavira Roman Bridge

Gilão River, Tavira

View from the Forças Armadas Bridge

Bridge in Ria Formosa Natural Park

Cabanas de Tavira

Republic Square, Tavira

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