With its inviting long beaches with sands that go on forever, typical roofs and chimneys, this picturesque town offers a beautiful view over the Gilão river and its Roman bridge. Fields of orange trees are heavy with the scent of blossom and can be especially enjoyed when strolling through the countryside. Then the hills of fig and almond trees and houses with dazzling whitewashed walls and distinctive chimneys decorated to resemble fine tracery of lace. And, last of all, the great open spaces. This is just a hint of the charms of Tavira and its municipality, an invitation to come and find out more. Tavira along with Lagos is one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve and its origin dates back to arouns 2,000 BC.