A stroll through Tavira

I’ve got no idea when we will be returning to the Algarve, possibly in March for a short trip if the vaccines happen in January. Until then however it is a case of looking back through the archives remembering past adventures, and I thought using monochrome to recall days gone by might be rather appropriate. The bonus of course it also means I can submit this post for Jude’s final B&W challenge.

In the 16th and 17th centuries Tavira was an incredibly important port and fishing hub, however the fisherman and merchants were fighting a losing battle with the river. It was gradually silting up and, despite their best efforts throughout the 18th century, by the 19th century it was no longer a thriving merchant port.

However the splendid houses such as the Palácio da Galeria. and multiple churches, there are more than 20, remain, and it remains the best place in the Algarve to see wonderful hipped roofs, known locally as the ‘Telhados de Quatro Águas’. Not only are these roofs a great architectural feature but they also enable ‘free air circulation in rooms, making them cooler in summer and warmer in winter by keeping the cold away’.

Author: BeckyB

It had been a good life walking, cooking, photographing, volunteering, blogging, and best of all spending time with MrB, family, & friends. Sadly it is no longer what it was, as suddenly and unexpectedly I became a widow.

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    1. Thanks Cee 😊

      Unfortunately still there, think it might be working its way out though as been stabbing me throughout the day!

  3. The roof idea sounds excellent, maybe a reason modern buildings don’t work so well. Love the first image, gorgeous tree. One day I’ll get there. Maybe not next year though. I think we have a fair way to go yet before travelling is safe.

    1. It is such a brilliant idea, and such a shame so many refurbishments are replacing them with modern. The modern builder and architect is daft!

      And that’s my favourite too, and yes fingers crossed we are all travelling again in a relaxed way by 2022. I think we will be, once the vaccines start rolling out I think things will improve pretty quickly for most of us.

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