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Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira

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Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira

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Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira

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Location: Tavira (Santa Maria), Algarve, Portugal

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1. Ponte Antiga / Romana 🌉 Tavira – Rio Gilão 🌊 Tavira loop from Monte Gordo

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2. Beautiful forest section – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Faro

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3. Gilão River 🌊 Tavira – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Pedras del Rei

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🕊️ 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓

August 14, 2019

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

Niek 🇳🇱

November 19, 2024

The old Roman bridge in Tavira

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Christoph

November 21, 2025

Tavira is a beautiful coastal town on Portugal's Algarve coast. It lies on the Gilão River, which flows into the sea via estuaries and lagoons in the Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Tavira Island boasts a long sandy beach and salt flats that attract flamingos, spoonbills, and other wading birds.

The medieval Castelo de Tavira is located in the town center and offers panoramic views.

The Church of Santa María do Castelo houses the tombs of seven knights killed by the Moors.

The town has many charming restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops!

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Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira

1. Ponte Antiga / Romana 🌉 Tavira – Rio Gilão 🌊 Tavira loop from Monte Gordo

2. Beautiful forest section – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Faro

3. Gilão River 🌊 Tavira – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Pedras del Rei

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