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Santa Luzia

Historic Centre of Tavira – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Pedras d'el Rei

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Algarve

Santa Luzia

Historic Centre of Tavira – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Pedras d'el Rei

Moderate

4.3

(7)

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Historic Centre of Tavira – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Pedras d'el Rei

03:00

11.7km

50m

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: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 102 m for 13 m

After 11.6 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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31 m

Salt Marshes at Pedras d'el Rei

Highlight • Natural

Salt marshes have also formed in the lagoon area of Pedras d'el Rei.

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157 m

Santa Luzia Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A narrow pedestrian bridge crosses the Canal de Tavira, which separates the island from the mainland. At the end of the bridge, the island railway awaits.

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1.59 km

Santa Luzia Waterfront Promenade

Highlight • Trail

Beach promenade with view of the lagoon.

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5.86 km

Tavira's Market Square, officially known as Praça da República, is the historical and cultural heart of the city. Situated on the Gilão River, the square is surrounded by beautiful buildings such as the Town Hall and the Igreja de Santiago. Once a bustling marketplace, it now boasts charming cafés, restaurants, and events. It's a popular place to soak up the atmosphere and local culture.

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6.06 km

Coreto Garden in Tavira

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful city garden in Tavira

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6.22 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 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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6.32 km

Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira

Highlight • Bridge

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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6.46 km

Republic Square, Tavira

Highlight • Settlement

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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11.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.30 km

3.30 km

1.81 km

261 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

3.14 km

2.30 km

564 m

516 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 26 August

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Comments

February 27, 2025,🥾 Pedras d'el Rei - Tavira

We started this walk in Pedras d'el Rei and walked via the footpath to Santa Luzia. We then went along the salt pans to Tavira center.
We crossed the center and visited a few churches and the castle. We stopped at the bike shop and had a bite to eat with a view of the river.
Then we returned via …

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Historic Centre of Tavira – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Pedras d'el Rei

Salt Marshes at Pedras d'el Rei

Santa Luzia Pedestrian Bridge

Santa Luzia Waterfront Promenade

Tavira Market Square

Coreto Garden in Tavira

Historic Centre of Tavira

Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira

Republic Square, Tavira

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