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

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Santa Luzia

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

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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

Check opening times.

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

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

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157 m

Santa Luzia Pedestrian Bridge

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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

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Beach promenade with view of the lagoon.

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5.86 km

Tavira Market Square

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Cozy place with many restaurants and English tourists.

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6.06 km

Coreto Garden in Tavira

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Beautiful city garden in Tavira

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6.22 km

Historic Centre of Tavira

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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 …

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6.32 km

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 …

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6.46 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 …

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11.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.41 km

3.24 km

1.73 km

286 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

3.10 km

2.37 km

542 m

348 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

24°C

11°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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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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