Camera Obscura - Tavira Eye

About

CAMERA OBSCURA - Tavira EYE is now OPEN for the summer period. Winner of Best Visitor Attraction Experience for 2023 from TripAdvisor. On the skyline of the pretty Moorish town of Tavira stands a strange construction. A cylindrical form on the sky line that appears to be a single eye that slowly turns to observe the town, it's presence like that of an alien spaceship from War of the Worlds. The cylinder however contains a delightful camera obscura, and in the cool darkened space it's revolving lens projects telescopic images of the town below onto a large concave screen. The Guide tells you that from ground level you cannot be seen as you observe the comings and goings of the street below. What fun then, when walking through the town, you become aware of the eye turning to face you and you face it, smile and wave at the surprised tourists inside. Thank you for your visit, we do appreciate it very much!

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes