Tavira and Santiago

Tavira was captured from the Moors in 1242 and a castle was built at the top of the hill, very close to my hotel. Not much remains of the castle except for the walls and a garden has been planted inside with exotic trees and shrubs. People like to walk round it at sunset. What does remain however is the Santiago Church, with a medallion on the outside paying homage to Santiago, slaying the Moors:

There is now an attempt by local enthusiasts to gain support and recognition for an official  East Portuguese Camino, which goes all the way from Tavira to Santiago de Compostela. Opposite the church are notices in the window of a house about this:

I don’t suppose there is much infrastructure as yet for this Camino, such as waymarking or Albergues, though I did see a few yellow arrows going down the street and over the Roman Bridge. It’s a worthwhile idea in principle, as people are always seeking alternative Caminos which are less crowded.