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+ | | lat=37.11217 | lon=-7.6165 | ||
+ | | name= Tavira | ||
+ | | zoom= 13 | ||
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| image= TaviraAnchorage.jpg | | image= TaviraAnchorage.jpg | ||
| imagetext= The entrance and anchorage at Tavira | | imagetext= The entrance and anchorage at Tavira | ||
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- | + | The town of Tavira lies some 15 miles east of [[Faro]] in the heart of the Ria Formosa nature reserve in [[Portugal]]. | |
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- | + | As a result of silting of the River Gilão, Tavira has lost its importance as a harbour although its attractiveness as a town and superb beaches within easy reach have established it firmly on the Algarve tourism map. Cruising visitors to Tavira anchor in the channel behind the long sandy Ilha de Tavira; the channel upriver to the town is only navigable by inflatable. | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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+ | ==Weather== | ||
+ | ''See [[Portugal#Weather|Portugal]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Passages== | ||
+ | ''See [[Portugal#References|Portugal]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Islands== | ||
+ | Ilha de Tavira and Ilha de Cabanas lie either side of the entrance channel. | ||
==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
+ | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
- | Like the entrance to [[Faro]] 15 miles to the west, the | + | Like the entrance to [[Faro]] 15 miles to the west, the {{mark | lat=37.11179 | lon=-7.61547 |zoom=16 | type= waypoint| name= entrance to Tavira}} is a narrow channel between two moles separating the long, low sandy island of Ilha de Tavira extending six miles to the SW and the similar Ilha de Cabanas stretching four miles to the NE. The recommended approach is on a heading of 275° until close to the end of the western breakwater, then turning onto 325° to pass through the entrance. The deeper water is to the port side of the channel. After entering, follow the channel round to port and anchor where convenient. |
- | Berthing | + | ==Berthing== |
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
None. | None. | ||
- | + | ==Anchorages== | |
Tavira is an anchorage only. Anchor as close to the edge of the channel as the tides allow (fishing boats charge in and out of here at all hours). Ideally, it is best to lay both bow and stern anchors to hold yourself steady - tidal currents can run at 3-4 knots here. You are also less likely to be deposited on the mud in the event of an unexpected change in wind direction. | Tavira is an anchorage only. Anchor as close to the edge of the channel as the tides allow (fishing boats charge in and out of here at all hours). Ideally, it is best to lay both bow and stern anchors to hold yourself steady - tidal currents can run at 3-4 knots here. You are also less likely to be deposited on the mud in the event of an unexpected change in wind direction. | ||
- | == | + | ==Amenities== |
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- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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- | + | |Water|N/A (Not Available) | |
- | None. | + | |Electricity| N/A |
+ | |Toilets| N/A | ||
+ | |Showers| N/A | ||
+ | |Laundry| N/A | ||
+ | |Garbage| None. Take it with you | ||
- | + | |header|Supplies | |
- | + | |Fuel|None. Bring your own | |
- | + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | |Chandlers| N/A (Not Available) | ||
- | + | |header|Services | |
- | + | |Repairs| N/A | |
- | + | |Internet| N/A | |
- | + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
- | + | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | }} | ||
- | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
- | + | {{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}} | |
- | ==== | + | {{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name1}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} |
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- | ==== | + | {{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name2}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} |
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- | ==== | + | ==Eating out== |
- | + | {{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.}} | |
+ | * Location1 | ||
+ | : {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} | ||
+ | * Location2 | ||
+ | : {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} | ||
- | ==== | + | ==Transportation== |
+ | {{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}} | ||
+ | * | ||
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- | ==== | + | ==Tourism== |
- | + | ====History==== | |
+ | Its origins lie back in the Bronze Age, and it subsequently became an important Phoenician settlement. During the Roman era, the area declined in importance until the arrival of the Moors in the 8th century, who revived the fortunes of town, constructing the castle, palaces and the impressive seven-arched bridge (known erroneously as the Roman bridge) across the River Gilão. Moorish rule in Tavira ended in 1242, when the town was taken back by Christian forces under Dom Paio Peres Correia. The port expanded until by the 17th century it was one of the most important in the Algarve, but was virtually destroyed in the 1755 earthquake and tsunami. Most of the buildings and churches of the town today date from the 18th century, albeit the church of Santa Maria do Castelo, built on the site of a Moorish mosque, dates from the 13th century. The church contains the tomb of the town’s liberator Dom Paio Peres Correia and its clock tower was reconstructed from the original Muslim minaret. | ||
- | ==== | + | ====Places to Visit==== |
- | + | The town of Tavira is about a mile inland and is well worth the trip. Leave your dinghy at the jetty and walk through the salt pans along the tree-lined and canalized River Gilão. Tavira is a very pleasant spot, with beautiful gardens in the ruins of the old Moorish castle and an old Moorish bridge (wrongly known as ‘Roman’ until recent archaeological evidence proved its true antiquity). One can also take the dinghy in good weather to the islands of Tavira or Cabanas and their superb beaches. | |
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- | + | {{hgallery| | |
- | + | {{himage|TaviraCastle.jpg|Gardens of Tavira castle}} | |
+ | {{himage|TaviraCanal.jpg|River Gilão from Moorish bridge}} | ||
+ | {{himage|TaviraBridge.jpg|Moorish bridge, Tavira}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Friends== | ==Friends== | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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- | ==References | + | ==References== |
- | ''See [[Portugal# | + | ''See [[Portugal#References|Portugal]]''. |
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} | ||
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* Do not buoy your anchor here, as pilot books sometimes advise. The tidal currents are so strong you risk wrapping it round your keel as the tide turns and lifting your own anchor; believe me, it happens! --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | * Do not buoy your anchor here, as pilot books sometimes advise. The tidal currents are so strong you risk wrapping it round your keel as the tide turns and lifting your own anchor; believe me, it happens! --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | ||
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* May 2001 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 20:11, 22 March 2010 (UTC) | * May 2001 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 20:11, 22 March 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:01, 21 August 2018
Tavira
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The town of Tavira lies some 15 miles east of Faro in the heart of the Ria Formosa nature reserve in Portugal.
As a result of silting of the River Gilão, Tavira has lost its importance as a harbour although its attractiveness as a town and superb beaches within easy reach have established it firmly on the Algarve tourism map. Cruising visitors to Tavira anchor in the channel behind the long sandy Ilha de Tavira; the channel upriver to the town is only navigable by inflatable.
Charts
Please provide a good map or chart that clearly shows details (depths, where to dock, scale etc.) of the harbor.
Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
See Portugal.
Passages
See Portugal.
Islands
Ilha de Tavira and Ilha de Cabanas lie either side of the entrance channel.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Like the entrance to Faro 15 miles to the west, the entrance to Tavira [[Tavira#entrance to Tavira|entrance to Tavira]] 37°06.707'N, 007°36.928'W is a narrow channel between two moles separating the long, low sandy island of Ilha de Tavira extending six miles to the SW and the similar Ilha de Cabanas stretching four miles to the NE. The recommended approach is on a heading of 275° until close to the end of the western breakwater, then turning onto 325° to pass through the entrance. The deeper water is to the port side of the channel. After entering, follow the channel round to port and anchor where convenient.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Tavira is an anchorage only. Anchor as close to the edge of the channel as the tides allow (fishing boats charge in and out of here at all hours). Ideally, it is best to lay both bow and stern anchors to hold yourself steady - tidal currents can run at 3-4 knots here. You are also less likely to be deposited on the mud in the event of an unexpected change in wind direction.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | N/A (Not Available) |
Electricity | N/A |
Toilets | N/A |
Showers | N/A |
Laundry | N/A |
Garbage | None. Take it with you |
Supplies | |
Fuel | None. Bring your own |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | N/A (Not Available) |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A |
Internet | N/A |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Store name1 [[Tavira#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Store name2 [[Tavira#Store name2|Store name2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
- Location1
- Name [[Tavira#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
- Location2
- Name [[Tavira#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
History
Its origins lie back in the Bronze Age, and it subsequently became an important Phoenician settlement. During the Roman era, the area declined in importance until the arrival of the Moors in the 8th century, who revived the fortunes of town, constructing the castle, palaces and the impressive seven-arched bridge (known erroneously as the Roman bridge) across the River Gilão. Moorish rule in Tavira ended in 1242, when the town was taken back by Christian forces under Dom Paio Peres Correia. The port expanded until by the 17th century it was one of the most important in the Algarve, but was virtually destroyed in the 1755 earthquake and tsunami. Most of the buildings and churches of the town today date from the 18th century, albeit the church of Santa Maria do Castelo, built on the site of a Moorish mosque, dates from the 13th century. The church contains the tomb of the town’s liberator Dom Paio Peres Correia and its clock tower was reconstructed from the original Muslim minaret.
Places to Visit
The town of Tavira is about a mile inland and is well worth the trip. Leave your dinghy at the jetty and walk through the salt pans along the tree-lined and canalized River Gilão. Tavira is a very pleasant spot, with beautiful gardens in the ruins of the old Moorish castle and an old Moorish bridge (wrongly known as ‘Roman’ until recent archaeological evidence proved its true antiquity). One can also take the dinghy in good weather to the islands of Tavira or Cabanas and their superb beaches.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Portugal.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
- Do not buoy your anchor here, as pilot books sometimes advise. The tidal currents are so strong you risk wrapping it round your keel as the tide turns and lifting your own anchor; believe me, it happens! --Athene of Lymington
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Tavira and this page's details validated:
- May 2001 --Athene of Lymington 20:11, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
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