Life in Tavira

Category: Everyday Life

  • Talho (Butcher Shop)

    Talho (Butcher Shop)

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    Tip: Click the arrows below to expand the content Special thanks to Brock Vann for providing much of the information below.

  • Excessive Edibles (Food Waste)

    Excessive Edibles (Food Waste)

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    Too Good to Go With the Too Good To Go app, you can find local cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and stores with perfectly good food that they’re offering at up to half off. This app is so easy to use! Simply download the app and discover the places in Tavira that have items ready to sell.…

  • Recycling

    Recycling

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    I love the below infographic that Ponto Verde provides for recycling. Expatica has a nice article on recycling in Portugal that is helpful for items that are not disposed of in the neighborhood recycling bins.

  • ATM Lingo

    ATM Lingo

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    I had a hard time at the ATM when I first got here. It’s not easy trying to use a translation app to read the words on a machine! So, here are some words & phrases related to Banking. Caixa Multibanco ATM (Portugal’s national ATM system) Saldo Balance Depósito Deposit Outras Operações Other Operations Extrato…

  • Appliance Manuals in English

    Appliance Manuals in English

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    If you cannot locate the manual OR the manual you need is not in English, this website has been a treasure! Manuallib.com will probably have the manual you are looking for. There are 2 ways to find your manual: How can I download manuals? Press the “Download” button on manual page. Then press the “Get…

  • Via Verde (For Your Car)

    Via Verde (For Your Car)

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    Tip: Click the arrows below to expand the content Via Verde is Portugal’s electronic toll payment system, but it has expanded into a wide range of mobility and lifestyle services — all linked to your car, payments, or movement. Online Portal & App (English-Friendly coming soon)

  • Where to Find English Books

    Where to Find English Books

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  • Second Hand Stores

    Second Hand Stores

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    There are 3 charity shops in Tavira that are second hand stores:

  • Spices!

    Spices!

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    Finding spices in Portugal can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re used to the ones we have in the U.S. But don’t worry, there’s a few good resources for you to explore. Spice (English) Spice (Portuguese) Spice (English) Spice (Portuguese) Basil Manjericão Ginger Gengibre Bay Leaf Louro Nutmeg Noz-moscada Black Pepper Pimenta-preta Onion Powder…

  • Specialized & Online Groceries

    Specialized & Online Groceries

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    Specialized Groceries These supermarkets cater to cultural preferences or regional foods. Examples: Online Supermarkets

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