Thirteen churches in Tavira will be open to the public this summer as the ‘Active Holidays’ initiative is running. This activity is aimed at finding things to do for school children during the summer months.
The Churches will be open until the end of August Mondays to Friday, from 10.15 am to 12.20 pm and 2.30 pm to 5.45 pm.
Igreja Matriz de Santiago, Igreja do antigo Convento de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda (or of São Paulo), Igreja da Ordem Terceira de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Capela de Nossa Senhora da Piedade, Capela de Nossa Senhora da Consolação, Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Livramento, Igreja da Venerável Ordem de São Francisco, Igreja de São José, Igreja da Misericórdia, Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo, Igreja das Ondas and the Ermidas de Santa Ana and of São Sebastiãoare will be opening their doors during the summer holidays.
"The programme for young people aims to promote an active life while instilling civic values and responsibilities, as well as improving the knowledge of their historical, cultural and social environment.”
While the kids are roaming Tavira’s Churches the public can take the opportunity of visiting them too, in July and August.
