Curiosities

Laudanum

The Laudanum (Cistus ladanifer L.) is an important element in the existing brushwoods of ecosystems characterized by a Mediterranean climate, especially in non calcareous soils where it often becomes the dominating species.
It is a rapidly growing perennial plant. Usually upright bearing up to 2,5m tall although most of the times it does not exceed 2m [...]

Tagged with: Nature, Plants

The Tuna Run – Tavira Portugal

Thanks to Andrew from FlashgunFilms who left a comment in the contact section of my site. There is a movie about the Tuna Fish industry in Tavira and its Golden era. Here is the Youtube version:

Tagged with: Fishing, Tuna, Videos

Origin of the name Tavira

The city of Tavira, once during the Roman empire a secondary passing place of the important road between Balsa and Baesuris.
The name itself comes from Moorish influences, initially called Tabira (“the hidden”), although there are many variations according to popular History: Tabira, Tavila, Talabriga (You will find some restaurants and bars with these names there).
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