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.
27 locals recommend
Silves Cathedral
Rua do Sagrado Coracão de MariaSilves 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
540 locals recommend
Slide & Splash station
125 Vale de DeusWater 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
89 locals recommend
Café Silves Castle
Rua do CasteloThe 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 !
18 locals recommend
Municipal Archeology Museum Silves
“Artefacts from the earliest settlement of Silves onwards”.
Would recommend a visit !
Estrada do Algar Sêco
Estrada do Algar SêcoAmazing rock formation.
Marinha Beach
Lovely rocky beach
Benagil
Lovely beach
Armação de Pêra
Lovely sandy beach
Silves Golf
Rua de Vila FriaSilves 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)
32 locals recommend
Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate
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 RomanaThe 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)
Igreja Nossa Senhora dos Mártires
Church " Nossa Senhora dos Mártires"
Praia da Rocha
Gorgeous!!
Carvoeiro
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
792 locals recommend
Zoomarine Algarve
KM 65 N125Activities 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
Aqualand Algarve
N125Water 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.
72 locals recommend
Marisqueira Rui
27 R. Comendador VilarinhoExcellent 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 CasteloVery 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.
6 locals recommend
Restaurante Marisqueira Casa Velha
A quiet spot to sit outside having a coffee with the mostly Portuguese clientele. Friendly staff , reasonable prices, centrality located. Few minutes walking.
Snack-Bar Bora-Bora
18A R. Serpa PintoCoffee 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 SilvesOutdoor exercise.
It's an outdoor exercise area with ‘Life Trail Wellness Stations’ which are well laid out and worth a look!
Essentials
SPAR
Rua Doutor Nobre de OliveiraSupermarkt Alisuper