Praca da Republica
Praca da Republica
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ColinStJohn
Cambridge, UK1 contribution
Sept 2018 • Couples
Tavira is a lovely town with a fascinating history and charming streets and buildings along the tidal creek that comprises the Gilão river. It has delightful cafes and restaurants, and has an air of peace and authenticity about it. My brother and I have been visiting Tavira for years, during different seasons.
However, our visit which has just ended has been blighted by the razzmatazz of a four-day so-called “Mediterranean Diet Fair”. This involved the implantation of a monstrous stage and sound system suitable for a pop concert of many thousands in the middle of the charming Praça da República, the town square. This ugly erection has been there for weeks, ruining the beauty of the town. It is as if those responsible were trying to satisfy their own egos as pop festival promoters by spending huge amounts of money for their own vainglory.
“The Mediterranean Diet” was rightly listed as in intangible heritage by UNESCO in 2010, and in 2013 Portugal successfully applied to join those countries already inscribed, with Tavira as the representative town. Very good. But this intangible heritage comprises healthy eating and drinking of local products, family meals, traditional crafts and music, that sort of thing. It has nothing to do with large-scale show-business. Indeed, what Tavira has done is the antithesis of what the Mediterranean diet stands for.
If Tavira is not careful, it will lose what people love it for – its peace, its charm, its beauty, its traditions, its authenticity.
Colin St John
UK
However, our visit which has just ended has been blighted by the razzmatazz of a four-day so-called “Mediterranean Diet Fair”. This involved the implantation of a monstrous stage and sound system suitable for a pop concert of many thousands in the middle of the charming Praça da República, the town square. This ugly erection has been there for weeks, ruining the beauty of the town. It is as if those responsible were trying to satisfy their own egos as pop festival promoters by spending huge amounts of money for their own vainglory.
“The Mediterranean Diet” was rightly listed as in intangible heritage by UNESCO in 2010, and in 2013 Portugal successfully applied to join those countries already inscribed, with Tavira as the representative town. Very good. But this intangible heritage comprises healthy eating and drinking of local products, family meals, traditional crafts and music, that sort of thing. It has nothing to do with large-scale show-business. Indeed, what Tavira has done is the antithesis of what the Mediterranean diet stands for.
If Tavira is not careful, it will lose what people love it for – its peace, its charm, its beauty, its traditions, its authenticity.
Colin St John
UK
Written 18 September 2018
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mrsmon2016
Leeds, UK329 contributions
Nov 2019
This is a pleasant area with some lovely pavement cafes which are very reasonably priced and delicious coffee. The area was quiet as we were there ion November. It is by the river and a bridge and near the shops .
Written 25 December 2019
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alfie50
Southwold, UK2,776 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
A great place to relax enjoy the sunshine and watch the world go by.
There are plenty of cafes and bars around the square.
You will also find the tourist information office hete so a good place to start your visit to the town
There are plenty of cafes and bars around the square.
You will also find the tourist information office hete so a good place to start your visit to the town
Written 1 November 2022
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kindredspirits
Minneapolis, MN1,082 contributions
Jan 2020
The old Roman Bridge ends here and this square can bring some very appealing and photographic reflections from the nearby river and the bridge or colorful buildings that are across the river. Not a spot to seek out, if you visit Tavira, you'll find this naturally : )
Written 17 February 2020
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PJaneS
Bath, UK394 contributions
Feb 2020
Beautiful place and a great place to sit and relax and watch the world go by! It was decorated for valentine's Day which was fun
Written 14 February 2020
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913ange
Uk85 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Wander around Tavira and visit the market hall, not to many stalls. It's near to the gardens where you can sit awhile. V good ice-cream van nearby and a bandstand. Lots of Caffe steps and restaurants nearby , handy for the River Gilao. You can wander around here and there and see lots of unusual shops.
Written 10 May 2019
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Mary&BarryJackson
Lagos, Portugal2,394 contributions
July 2016 • Friends
Great area to relax, adjacent to the Roman Bridge with many bars and restaurants, and musical/drama entertainment on summer evenings from local groups/youngsters. There is always a great atmosphere here in the evenings. Tourist information office is nearby, this is the heart of Tavira
Written 16 July 2016
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Helen C
Staffordshire, UK299 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The Praca da Rebublica is a picturesque area in the centre of Tavira , located by the Old Bridge.
Lovely place to sit and relax and enjoy a drink or bite to eat and watch the world go buy.
Relaxed atmosphere
Lovely place to sit and relax and enjoy a drink or bite to eat and watch the world go buy.
Relaxed atmosphere
Written 30 March 2024
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Amanda R
Swindon, UK270 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
A very pretty square in taveria. Lots of space and seating. You can sit and watch the world go by. Also you can walk over the old bridge.
Written 2 February 2020
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j1234
Belfast, UK179 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Only 25 mins from Faro... lovely unspoilt town with many cafes restaurants and shops. Spread across both sides of the river. Lovely go visit for a day away
Written 15 February 2019
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