TAVIRA Portugal representative community Mediterranean Diet Inscription on UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Mediterranean Diet International Meeting Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Spain and Portugal Agros, Cyprus – April, , 2014 Jorge Botelho, Mayor of Tavira Jorge Queiroz, Director of Culture, Heritage and Museum of Tavira Tecnichal Expert of the Mediterranea Nomination

Portugal is a Mediterranean country due to its culture, weather, heritage, history, language, productions and way of life.

“ No other portuguese region (the Algarve) has such an old, dense and important urban network. Here one can observe the last Mediterranean Riviera and the influence of all maritime colonizations from ancient times.” “ Tavira keeps the memories of large navigations, which beginnings was largely participated by the Algarve”. Orlando Ribeiro, geografher in “Geografia e Civilização”

Cultural landscapes with great contrasts are part of the historical identity.

Cultural and landscape diversity Coastline, hinterlands and mountains Lagoon system with agricultural, extractive and fishing activities Stand on the mountain with community farming Mediterranean forest production Peripheric depression valley

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TAVIRA – general characterization Population: hab. Área: 611 Km2 Density: 17 hab /Km2 Weather: mediterranean Average temperature media: 18 º C Seaside: 18 km beaches and barrier islands Forests: 70% of the territory Tavira City Charter: King D. Manuel I Economic activities: tourism (4 000 beds), services, agriculture, sea products.

The maritime front and the productive ecosystem of Ria Formosa Ria Formosa the Natural Reserve (1978) Ria Formosa Natural Park ( Law 373/87) Community Interest Site - Natura 2000 Network (RCM 142/97) Special Protection Area for Birds Ramsar Convention Site (Directive 79/409/EU)

Historical heritages from phoenicians, turdetans, romans, islamic and christian medievals, renaissance, baroque, neoclassical,…

Archeological site. Phoenician museological center in future

Islamic Museum open in 2012

Salt extraction in activitie from the islamic period

Tuna and artisanal fishing activities

Production of citrus, olive, figs, almonds, carobs, wines,….

Familly agricultures

Maias Dia da Espiga Popular festivities

The Saints in June Floral Spring Festivities

Tavira Museum: research and exhibitions about history and cultural heritage

“Mediterranean diet. : an ancient cultural heritage” Exibithion in Tavira´s Municipal Museum, visitors

A UNESCO chama a atenção para a necessidade de proteção e preservação das culturas locais, fundamental para a sustentabilidade do planeta

Tavira Safeguarding Plan Inventory and research Local markets promotions Education programs with all the schools Pedestrian walks and cuisine worshops about MD II Mediterranean Diet Fairy – 5, 6 and 7 September 2014 Tavira Safeguarding Plan Inventory and research Local markets promotions Education programs with all the schools Pedestrian walks and cuisine worshops about MD II Mediterranean Diet Fairy – 5, 6 and 7 September 2014

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