Igreja Paroquial de Santiago de Tavira, Parish church in Tavira, Portugal

Igreja de Santiago is a single-nave church beside Tavira Castle, built on foundations thought to be those of an earlier mosque. Its exterior has a somewhat irregular shape because of repeated rebuilding after the 1755 earthquake. Inside are several chapels and altars.

Dated to the late 13th century, the church was donated by King Afonso III to the Bishop of Silves in 1270 and belonged to the Military Order of Santiago. It was probably built on the foundations of an earlier mosque. The 1755 earthquake damaged it heavily, and the present appearance results from the reconstruction after that tremor.

The church is dedicated to James the Greater (Santiago Maior) and belonged to the Military Order of Santiago de Espada. It is regarded as the starting point of the eastern route of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. The building likely stands on the foundations of an earlier mosque.

The church stands near Tavira Castle and is easy to reach on foot. It is usually open during daytime hours but offers few modern facilities, so wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore.

The church is regarded as the starting point of the eastern route of the Portuguese Way of Saint James, the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. It was donated by King Afonso III to the Bishop of Silves in 1270 and belonged to the Military Order of Santiago de Espada.