Silves Castle and Old Town

About

A red sandstone Moorish castle above a quiet river town that was once the Algarve’s capital.

Good to know

• The cathedral is nearby
• Good views from the walls

Nearby while you’re here

Praia da Marinha

Free3 hrs

11 km · ~23 min by carAdd: Praia da Marinha

Seven Hanging Valleys Trail

Free3 hrs

11 km · ~23 min by carAdd: Seven Hanging Valleys Trail

Benagil Cave by Boat

£21–421h 15m

11 km · ~23 min by carAdd: Benagil Cave by Boat

Praia da Rocha

Free3 hrs

12 km · ~24 min by carAdd: Praia da Rocha

Zoomarine Algarve

£26–38Full day

13 km · ~26 min by carAdd: Zoomarine Algarve

Eat and drink nearby

Alte Village

Free2 hrs

24 km · ~40 min by car

Loulé Municipal Market

Free1h 15m

37 km · ~59 min by car

Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.

Sample hotels nearby

• Marinha Cliffs Resort (Lagoa), about 11 km away. Sample listing.
• Albufeira Sun Club All Inclusive (Albufeira), about 20 km away. Sample listing.
• Lagos Old Town Guesthouse (Lagos), about 23 km away. Sample listing.