Silves

Silves is the perfect town in the Algarve to explore. Walking in this unique town with its cobbled streets makes you believe that time has stopped. The town is famous for having the most well preserved castle of the Algarve. Silves was once the capital of the Algarve and the town stands out because of its Arabic architecture. Every year during summer, the town hosts a famous medieval festival and attracts a lot of visitors.

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In Silves you will find many restaurants, shops and cafes, a number of pleasant squares, old streets, a historical museum, a market hall and much more. Check out the photos below to get an impression of all the beautiful, delicious and artistic things that Silves has to offer.

 

​Watch the highlights of Silves in HD

The town of Silves looks very pretty, especially seen from above. Curious? Then watch the short videos below.