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Tavira, Portugal
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Tavira is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 15,133. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Tavira
Tavira, officially the City of Tavira, is a Portuguese town and municipality, capital of the Costa do Acantilado, situated in the east of the Algarve on the south coast of Portugal. It is 28 kilometres east of Faro and 75 kilometres west of Huelva across the river Guadiana into Spain. The Gilão River meets the Atlantic Ocean in Tavira. The population in 2011 was 26,167, in an area of 606.97 km2. Tavira is the Portuguese representative community for the inscription of the Mediterranean Diet as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,133 |
| Population Density | 257 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1273°, -7.6486° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Faro |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.0 inches (507 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tavira
Tavira is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 15,133. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Climate in Tavira
Tavira has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 474 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 59.0 sq mi (152.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1273°N, 7.6486°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 103 km |
| 881 | CADIZ | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Tavira has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Tavira
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Secundária Doutor Jorge Augusto Correia | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Dom Manuel I | — | — | — | — |
| Jardim-Escola João de Deus de Tavira | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Dom Paio Peres Correia | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º Ciclo n.º 1 de Tavira | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Horta do Carmo | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Santiago Internacional | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tavira
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiolé (ES) | — | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Alvor FM | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Horizonte Algarve | house, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RUA FM | electric, groove | MP3 | |
| Radio Guadiana | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tavira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Municipal | ||||
| Casa de Odeleite | ||||
| Casa do Sal | ||||
| Casa João Lúcio | ||||
| Casa Memória da N2 | ||||
| Exposição Cortiça | ||||
| Galeria de Arte e Bar | ||||
| Museu do Traje de São Brás de Alportel | ||||
| Museu Islâmico | ||||
| Museu Municipal | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Olhão | ||||
| Museu Paroqual de Moncarapacho | ||||
| Museum of the traditional tuna fishing | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico Fenício | ||||
| Tavira Science Centre |
Libraries in Tavira
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Álvaro de Campos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Manuel Francisco do Estanco Louro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal José Mariano Gago | 0.0 | |||||
| Jornal do Algarve | 0.0 | |||||
| Professora Maria José Fraqueza | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tavira
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira de Vila Nova de Cacela | |||||
| Largo da Feira de Tavira | |||||
| Largo do Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado da Luz de Tavira | |||||
| Mercado de abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Altura | |||||
| Mercado de Estoi | |||||
| Mercado de Monte Gordo | |||||
| Mercado Mensal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal da Fuseta | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Quelfes | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de São Bras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tavira | |||||
| Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Tavira | |||||
| Praças de Olhão | |||||
| Praças de Olhão |
Hotels in Tavira
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tavira
78 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tavira
50 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tavira
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tavira
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tavira
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tavira
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tavira
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tavira
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tavira
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tavira
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tavira
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tavira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NanoBrew Fuzeta |
Stadiums & Teams in Tavira
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tavira
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport | FAO | Large Airport |
| Aerodromo de Ourique | — | Small Airport |
| Cabezas Rubias Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Courela do Outeiro Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Isla Cristina Agricultural Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mafé - Gibraleón Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Martim Longo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira UL | — | Small Airport |
| Pista do Belo | — | Small Airport |
| Praia Verde Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Tavira
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Medicina Física e Reabilitação do Sul |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tavira
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Consolação | |
| Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Piedade | |
| Ermida de Nossa Senhora das Angústias | |
| Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Livramento | |
| Ermida de Santa Ana | |
| Ermida de Santa Margarida | |
| Ermida de São Brás | |
| Ermida de São Pedro | |
| Ermida de São Roque | |
| Ermida de São Sebastião | |
| Ermida Nossa Senhora da Saúde | |
| Igreja da Misericórdia de Tavira | |
| Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo | |
| Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo | |
| Igreja de Santiago | |
| Igreja de São Brás | |
| Igreja de São Pedro Gonçalves Telmo | |
| Igreja do antigo convento de Santo António dos Capuchos | |
| Igreja do antigo convento de São Francisco | |
| Igreja do Antigo Convento dos Eremitas de São Paulo |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tavira
What is the population of Tavira?
Tavira has a population of 15,133 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 257 people per square mile, spread across 59.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tavira?
Tavira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches.