House of the People of Luz de Tavira

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Community Centre

District: Faro > Tavira > Luz de Tavira > Quinta da Bica

Location

The Casa do Povo of Luz de Tavira is located in Quinta da Bica, an urbanization that is part of the locality of Luz de Tavira, in the municipality of the same name. Its position on National Road 125 gives it a discreet visibility, blending into the everyday landscape of this area of the eastern Algarve. The surrounding area is predominantly residential, reflecting the peaceful and communal nature of the parish.

The Community Role

This place is a Private Institution of Social Solidarity (IPSS) and functions as a Community Centre. In Portugal, Casas do Povo historically emerged as spaces for support and promotion of social well-being in rural areas, and this building in Luz de Tavira maintains that vocation. It is a reference point for the inhabitants, symbolizing the solidarity and sense of community that characterize the Algarve villages.

A Testament to Dedication

The value of Casa do Povo to the community was officially recognized by the Tavira Municipal Council. In a public ceremony, as part of the City Day celebrations, the institution was honoured with a silver-grade medal. This distinction is a testament to Casa do Povo's dedication to the inhabitants of the Union of Parishes of Luz de Tavira and Santo Estêvão, reflecting its positive and continuous impact on the local social fabric.

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