Tavira, Distrito de Faro, Portugal [37.117 , -7.65]
List of wine-producing regions
1 December 2006 - 02:43
1 December 2006 - 02:43
This list of wine-producing regions catalogues significant growing regions where vineyards are planted. Wine grapes mostly grow between the 30th and the 50th degree of latitude, in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Grapes will sometimes grow beyond this [...]
Portuguese wine
18 November 2006 - 00:39
18 November 2006 - 00:39
The traditional rebelo boat, used to transport Port Wine from the Douro Valley to the cellars near the city of Porto. Portuguese wine is part of the ancient traditions introduced to the region by ancient civilizations such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, [...]
Conceição
2 November 2006 - 06:24
2 November 2006 - 06:24
There are places that have the name Conceição In Brazil Conceição, Brazil, in the state of Paraíba In Portugal Conceição, a parish in the district of Covilhã Conceição, a parish in the district of Faro Conceição, a parish in the district of Horta [...]
List of islands by name (T)
20 November 2006 - 13:13
20 November 2006 - 13:13
This article features a list of islands sorted by their name beginning with the letter T. This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy certain standards for completeness. Revisions and sourced additions are welcome. A - B - C - D - E - F - G - [...]
FC Porto (handball)
6 November 2006 - 11:57
6 November 2006 - 11:57
Futebol Clube do Porto Club Name FC Porto Image Arena Municipal de Santo Tirso, Porto Portugal. Manager Carlos Resende League LPA Position 2005-06 2nd Website www.fcporto.pt Futebol Clube do Porto Is a professional Handball team based [...]
Ladies Rink Hockey World Championship
14 October 2006 - 06:09
14 October 2006 - 06:09
The Ladies Rink Hockey (Hardball Hockey, Hoquei em Patins, Roller Hockey, Hockey Patín) World Championship is a competition between the best female national teams in the World. It happens every two years and it is organized by FIRS. Contents 1 Ladies Championship [...]
List of Latin place names in Iberia
28 October 2006 - 19:22
28 October 2006 - 19:22
Latin Place Names by country Africa Asia Europe Balkans Continental Iberia Italy North Atlantic islands by type Cities Countries Islands Lakes Mountains Regions Rivers This list includes countries and regions in the Iberian Peninsula [...]
Faro (district)
2 November 2006 - 18:20
2 November 2006 - 18:20
District of Faro Capital Faro Region Algarve Historical province Algarve Area 4.960 km² Population - Total - Density 395.208 80/km² No. of municipalities 16 No. of parishes 84 Parliamentary representation 8 The District [...]
Olhão
17 September 2006 - 13:04
17 September 2006 - 13:04
Olhão Municipal coat of arms Location - Country Portugal - Region Algarve - Subregion Algarve - District or A.R. Faro Mayor Francisco José Leal - Party PS Area 130.9 km² Population [...]
List of cities in Portugal
17 November 2006 - 15:23
17 November 2006 - 15:23
This is a list of cities in Portugal. In Portugal, a city (Portuguese: cidade) is a honorific term given to locations that meet several criteria, such as having a minimum number of inhabitants, good infrastructures, like schools, medical care, cultural and sports [...]
List of carfree places
4 December 2006 - 09:46
4 December 2006 - 09:46
The main square of Siena, Italy This is a list of noteworthy carfree areas. To be included, areas should meet at least one of the following criteria: They are unusual for their country or region They make up a sizeable fraction of a city, town, or island For [...]
Paio Peres Correia
25 November 2006 - 02:31
25 November 2006 - 02:31
D. Paio Peres Correia, a notable medieval christian conquistador, who was born c. 1205, in Monte de Fralães, in the district of Barcelos in what is now Portugal. In 1242, in Mérida he became Grand-Master of the military Order of Santiago (more properly the Military [...]
Tavira Island
21 September 2006 - 16:59
21 September 2006 - 16:59
Beach on the island. Tavira Island (Portuguese: Ilha de Tavira) lies south of the town of Tavira, just a few hundred metres off the coast. It is 11 kilometres long and varies between 150 m to 1 km in width. The island has 11 km of the best beaches in the Algarve, [...]
List of airports by ICAO code: L
26 November 2006 - 13:58
26 November 2006 - 13:58
List of airports by ICAO code: A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z See also: List of airports by IATA code Contents 1 LA - Albania 2 LB - Bulgaria 3 LC - Cyprus 4 LD - Croatia 5 LE - Spain 6 [...]
Santa Luzia
26 July 2005 - 19:15
26 July 2005 - 19:15
There are several places that have the name Santa Luzia (Portuguese for Saint Lucia): Azores Santa Luzia, a parish in the district of Angra do Heroísmo Santa Luzia, a parish in the district of São Roque do Pico Brazil Santa Luzia, Bahia Santa Luzia, Maranhão [...]
Portuguese Handball First Division
16 October 2006 - 04:55
16 October 2006 - 04:55
Portuguese Handball First Division or "Campeonato Nacional 1a Divisão" is the third handball league in Portugal. The best teams get promoted to Divisão de Elite and the worsts relegated to Portuguese Handball Second Division Contents 1 Teams - 2006/2007 Season [...]
River Gilão
24 July 2006 - 17:51
24 July 2006 - 17:51
The Gilão is a river in southern Portugal. It is approachable from the Atlantic Ocean, where it enters at the town of Tavira in the Algarve, 35 km east of Faro. The channel is clear, but a bit meandering. There is a large tide swing of about 9 feet. There are [...]
Timeline of Portuguese history (Pre-Roman)
21 October 2006 - 17:42
21 October 2006 - 17:42
This is a historical timeline of Portugal. Main article: History of Portugal Contents 1 Pre-Roman Western Iberia 1.1 Paleolithic 1.2 Mesolithic 1.3 Neolithic 1.4 Bronze Age 1.5 Iron Age 2 See Also Pre-Roman Western Iberia Paleolithic 200th millennium [...]
List of islands of Portugal
19 August 2006 - 19:24
19 August 2006 - 19:24
This is a list of islands of Portugal (includes islets). Contents 1 Azores Islands 2 Madeira Islands 2.1 Desertas Islands (Madeira) 2.2 Savage Islands (Madeira) 3 Berlengas 4 Algarve islands 5 Alentejo islands 6 Beira Baixa islands 7 Ribatejo islands 8 Beira [...]
Tavira
8 November 2006 - 15:11
8 November 2006 - 15:11
Silves Coat of Arms Flag Tavira's old bridge. Moorish origin (XII th cent.) Location Municipality Silves Area 607.17 km² Population 24,995 hab. (2001) Density hab./km² Number of freguesias 9 Foundation of municipality (or charter) [...]
Santiago
26 November 2006 - 06:50
26 November 2006 - 06:50
Contents 1 Important places named Santiago 2 Other places named Santiago (by country) 3 Landforms 4 Historic uses 5 Other uses Santiago is one of the names and/or surnames by which Saint James is known in the Hispanic and Lusitanic world. It is used [...]
Cabana
15 November 2006 - 01:19
15 November 2006 - 01:19
It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. (Discuss) A cabana or cabaña is a temporary or permanent free standing shade structure with traversing curtains, decorative drapes and/or solid walls. Cabanas are fabricated from a variety [...]
List of municipalities of Portugal
1 November 2006 - 10:27
1 November 2006 - 10:27
This is a list of the municipalities of Portugal. Portugal is divided into 18 districts (Portuguese: distritos) and 2 autonomous regions (Portuguese: regiões autónomas), Azores and Madeira. The districts and autonomous regions are further sub-divided into 308 [...]
Taifa
27 October 2006 - 14:14
27 October 2006 - 14:14
The Spanish and Portuguese term taifa (from Arabic Arabic: طائفة ta'ifa, plural طوائف tawa'if) in the history of Iberia refers to an independent Muslim-ruled principality, an emirate or petty kingdom, of which a number formed in Spain (Arabic: "Al-Andalus") [...]
Jeronymo Osorio
16 June 2006 - 22:03
16 June 2006 - 22:03
Jerónimo Osório (1506 - August 20, 1580), was a Portuguese historian, a native of Lisbon and son of the Ouvidor Geral of India. In 1519 his mother sent him to Salamanca to study civil law, and in 1525 he went on to Paris to study philosophy, and there became [...]
Santa Maria
17 November 2006 - 15:21
17 November 2006 - 15:21
Santa María or Santa Maria may refer to: The name of the Blessed Virgin Mary or Mary, the mother of Jesus, in various languages such as Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Catalan The name of two well-known ships: Santa María (ship) - the largest of the three [...]
Luz (disambiguation)
11 November 2006 - 23:36
11 November 2006 - 23:36
A number of things are called Luz. Contents 1 Pre-Incan culture 2 Roman Catholic Church 3 The Azores 4 Brazil 5 Portugal 6 France 7 Other Pre-Incan culture Luz culture, a pre-Incan culture of Period IV of the Pre-ceramic era (6000 BCE - 4200 BCE) [...]
List of airports in Portugal
12 November 2006 - 06:20
12 November 2006 - 06:20
List of airports in Portugal (including Azores and Madeira), sorted by location. For a list sorted by airport name, see Category:Airports in Portugal For a list sorted by ICAO code, see List of airports by ICAO code: LP Notes: LOCATION is the municipality (município [...]
Roman Geography of Portugal
20 October 2006 - 15:55
20 October 2006 - 15:55
The following tables show the correspondence between ancient Roman names and modern names for locations in Portugal. Cities and Villas Roman name Current name Aeminium Coimbra Aquae Flaviae Chaves Arabriga Alenquer Arandis Garvão, Ourique Aretium [...]
Cabanas de Tavira
11 November 2006 - 12:18
11 November 2006 - 12:18
Cabanas de Tavira coat of arms Fishing boats in the Ria Formosa at Cabanas de Tavira at sunrise. Cabanas de Tavira as seen from the saltmarshes in the west. Cabanas de Tavira (meaning in Portuguese "Tavira's Huts") is a former fishing village on the east-southern [...]
Alcoutim
9 October 2006 - 09:50
9 October 2006 - 09:50
Alcoutim Municipal coat of arms Location - Country Portugal - Region Algarve - Subregion Algarve - District or A.R. Faro Mayor Francisco Amaral - Party PSD Area 575.3 km² Population [...]
Administrative divisions of Portugal
1 November 2006 - 10:25
1 November 2006 - 10:25
To meet Wikipedia's quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. Please discuss this issue on the talk page, or replace this tag with a more specific message. Editing help is available. This article has been tagged since April 2006. This article [...]
Pre-Roman Portugal
21 November 2006 - 17:28
21 November 2006 - 17:28
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Abû 'Uthmân Sa'îd ibn Hakam al Qurashi
1 October 2006 - 22:07
1 October 2006 - 22:07
Abû ‘Uthman Sa’îd ibn Hakam al Qurashi (30 December 1204- 9 January 1282) (Arabic: أبو عثمان سعيد بن الحكم القرشي) was the first Ra’îs[1] of Manûrqa (modern Minorca) (1234-1287). Contents 1 Early life 2 Almoxerif of Manûrqa [...]
List of parishes of Portugal: T
11 July 2006 - 16:34
11 July 2006 - 16:34
The freguesias (civil parishes) of Portugal are listed in by municipality according to the following format: concelho freguesias Other pages: Main List - A, B, C, E, F, G, H, I, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, V Contents 1 Tábua 2 Tabuaço 3 Tarouca 4 Tavira [...]
Perpignan
26 November 2006 - 17:50
26 November 2006 - 17:50
Commune of Perpignan View of Perpignan Location Coordinates 42°41′55″N, 2°53′44″E Administration Country France Région Languedoc-Roussillon Département Pyrénées-Orientales (66) (préfecture) Arrondissement Perpignan Canton Chief [...]
List of public outdoor clothes free places
2 December 2006 - 15:52
2 December 2006 - 15:52
Nudity Portal This is a list of public outdoor clothes free areas for recreation. Includes free beaches (or clothing-optional beaches or nude beaches) and some resorts. Contents 1 Argentina 2 Australia 3 Austria 4 Belgium 5 Brazil 6 Canada 6.1 British [...]
List of towns in Portugal
22 September 2006 - 22:49
22 September 2006 - 22:49
A vila is a town in Portugal. It does not necessarily correspond to a municipality. There are 533 towns in Portugal. Alphabetically, the towns are as follows: Source: Instituto Nacional de Estatística Contents A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V [...]
Algarve
21 November 2006 - 23:19
21 November 2006 - 23:19
Algarve NUTS II region, and the district of Faro in Portugal Vilamoura's marina Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Algarve The Algarve (pron. IPA IPA: [aɫ'gaɾv(ɨ)]; from the Arabic الغرب - Al-Gharb, the West) is the southernmost region of mainland [...]
Ria Formosa
4 October 2006 - 11:47
4 October 2006 - 11:47
Ria Formosa from Quinta do Lago Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Ria Formosa The Ria Formosa lagoon, located in Algarve, south of Portugal, is a barrier islands system that communicates with the sea through 6 inlets. Five of these inlets are natural and [...]