Guidebook for Silves

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Guidebook for Silves

Arts & Culture

Silves Cathedral is well worth a visit. It was built in the 13th Century and is impressive from the outside with the whitewashed walls and the red sandstone arches.
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Silves Cathedral
Rua do Sagrado Coracão de Maria
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Silves Cathedral is well worth a visit. It was built in the 13th Century and is impressive from the outside with the whitewashed walls and the red sandstone arches.
Water Slide Park. Great FUN day for the whole family ! 11,5 kms
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Slide & Splash station
125 Vale de Deus
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Water Slide Park. Great FUN day for the whole family ! 11,5 kms

Sightseeing

The castle consists of an irregular polygon implanted on a hilltop overlooking the community of Silves, comprising four towers and seven crenellated posts, linked by walls with ardaves
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Café Silves Castle
Rua do Castelo
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The castle consists of an irregular polygon implanted on a hilltop overlooking the community of Silves, comprising four towers and seven crenellated posts, linked by walls with ardaves
“Artefacts from the earliest settlement of Silves onwards”. Would recommend a visit !
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Municipal Archeology Museum Silves
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“Artefacts from the earliest settlement of Silves onwards”. Would recommend a visit !
Amazing rock formation.
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Estrada do Algar Sêco
Estrada do Algar Sêco
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Amazing rock formation.
Lovely rocky beach
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Praia da Marinha
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Lovely rocky beach
Lovely beach
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Benagil
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Lovely beach
Lovely sandy beach
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Armação de Pêra
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Lovely sandy beach
Silves golf course. 5,8 kms from accommodation - 11 minuts by car.
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Silves Golf
Rua de Vila Fria
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Silves golf course. 5,8 kms from accommodation - 11 minuts by car.
The Cross of Portugal, lies on the outskirts of the historic heart of town. Dates from the late 15th century, early 15th century, one side is represented crucified and on the other to the Dolorosa.
Conservatória Registo Predial De Silves
The Cross of Portugal, lies on the outskirts of the historic heart of town. Dates from the late 15th century, early 15th century, one side is represented crucified and on the other to the Dolorosa.
Join the winning Combination of their Wines and Gastronomy. Wander through the Beautiful Sculpture Gardens. (9,5 kms)
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Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate
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Join the winning Combination of their Wines and Gastronomy. Wander through the Beautiful Sculpture Gardens. (9,5 kms)
The Roman Bridge of Silves, probably already existed before the Muslim occupation of the Peninsula, for studies supply that a Roman Road might have crossed this area. (8 min.walking)
Ponte Romana
Ponte Romana
The Roman Bridge of Silves, probably already existed before the Muslim occupation of the Peninsula, for studies supply that a Roman Road might have crossed this area. (8 min.walking)
Church " Nossa Senhora dos Mártires"
Igreja Nossa Senhora dos Mártires
Church " Nossa Senhora dos Mártires"
Gorgeous!!
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Praia da Rocha
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Gorgeous!!
Praia do Carvoeiro (rocky beach).
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Carvoeiro
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Praia do Carvoeiro (rocky beach).

Entertainment & Activities

Activities for older children, and for young children. Presentations w/ dolphins,seals,sea lions,tropical birds and birds of prey. An amazing aquarium w/ sharks,various habitats,attractions,amusements
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Zoomarine Algarve
KM 65 N125
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Activities for older children, and for young children. Presentations w/ dolphins,seals,sea lions,tropical birds and birds of prey. An amazing aquarium w/ sharks,various habitats,attractions,amusements
Water Parks. FUN day for the whole family !
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Aqualand Algarve
N125
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Water Parks. FUN day for the whole family !

Food Scene

Excellent seafood. This restaurant is one of my favorites, the food is excellent, the staff are very pleasant and efficient. The price is fair. I highly recommend eating fish or seafood here.
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Marisqueira Rui
27 R. Comendador Vilarinho
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Excellent seafood. This restaurant is one of my favorites, the food is excellent, the staff are very pleasant and efficient. The price is fair. I highly recommend eating fish or seafood here.
Very friendly place to eat and drink food and wines from Algarve in this beautifull city of SILVES. Good terrace position.
Rua do Castelo
Rua do Castelo
Very friendly place to eat and drink food and wines from Algarve in this beautifull city of SILVES. Good terrace position.
A quiet spot to sit outside having a coffee with the mostly Portuguese clientele. Friendly staff , reasonable prices, centrality located. Few minutes walking.
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Restaurante Marisqueira Casa Velha
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A quiet spot to sit outside having a coffee with the mostly Portuguese clientele. Friendly staff , reasonable prices, centrality located. Few minutes walking.
Coffee time!!
Snack-Bar Bora-Bora
18A R. Serpa Pinto
Coffee time!!

Everything Else

Winery with guided tour, wine tasting and wine shop in the Algarve. Owned by a French man which produces high quality red, rosé and white wines. Open all year. (11,8 kms - 18 minutes by car
Odelouca
Winery with guided tour, wine tasting and wine shop in the Algarve. Owned by a French man which produces high quality red, rosé and white wines. Open all year. (11,8 kms - 18 minutes by car
Outdoor exercise. It's an outdoor exercise area with ‘Life Trail Wellness Stations’ which are well laid out and worth a look!
Parque Ribeirinho de Silves
Parque Ribeirinho de Silves
Outdoor exercise. It's an outdoor exercise area with ‘Life Trail Wellness Stations’ which are well laid out and worth a look!

Essentials

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Rua Doutor Nobre de Oliveira
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