Silves
Silves is the second largest municipality in the Algarve, with eight parishes that traverse the coastline and algarvian barrocal. Bathed by the river Arade, is known as the red city, greatly because of the stone-sandstone that spreads on the ramparts and the abundance of orange groves, a landscape that you can enjoy from the viewpoint. The locality was named for Xelb after the invasion of the Moors. And it was during the Arab occupation who were edified the main monuments that constitute its current assets and liabilities, where stands the castle of Silves, Algarve's largest, and one of the most remarkable works of military architecture bequeathed by the Arabs. Stroll the Square Al'Mutamid, an ex-libris of the municipality named after the poet-King, and later visit the Cathedral. The economy of Silves was greatly influenced by the Cork industry, heritage evident in the old Cork Factory, now known as English factory, which houses a museum dedicated to the evolution of this industry. The cultural level, highlight is the Municipal Museum of Archaeology, the well-Cistern Arabic and the Igreja Matriz de São Bartolomeu de Messines. But it is during the Medieval Fair in August, Silves is filled with color and animation. The event seeks to recreate the time of the Christian Reconquest, a return to the past, where the characters parade of the season with matching outfit, creating a party atmosphere throughout the historic city centre. With regards to gastronomy, are in this Council some of the best-known seafood restaurants from all over the Algarve, where there is no shortage of territory the clams, conch, shrimp, clams, prawns, lobsters, a treat for lovers of fish and seafood. The fishing village of armacao de Pera, seaside resort very busy – and only in this county-very nice beaches, modern tourist complexes. The location deserves to be observed the fortress of armacao de Pera, whose interior houses the chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos.
What to do in Silves
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Where to eat in Silves
Mediterranean, Portuguese
17.50 €
Inserido no Vila Vita Park, na praia de Armação de Pêra, o restaurante Praia Dourada e o seu magníf…
Portuguese, Seafood restaurant
20.00 €
A restaurant located by the beach, with a goodd service and a menu of regional dishes. Excellent wi…
Portuguese
15.00 €
The secrets of the national and Algarve gastronomy are unravelled in this pleasant establishment.
Mediterranean, Portuguese
35.00 €
A restaurant that serves typical Portuguese and international dishes. The service is rather friendl…
Portuguese
14.00 €
A restaurant with fous rooms, one of which for events. Comfortable, with a decor that includes seve…
Portuguese
12.00 €
A barbecue house famed for its delicious piri-piri chicken that is served only one minute after com…
Mediterranean, Portuguese
17.50 €
A space that serves international dishes, namely grilled dishes.
Portuguese
9.00 €
A rustic restaurant located in the city centre, that serves Portuguese dishes at accessible prices.
Portuguese
12.50 €
A small, welcoming restaurant that has the kitchen at one corner of the dining room and a fairly la…
Where to sleep in Silves
Nesta encantadora unidade de alojamento, concebida cuidadosamente para os amantes da Natureza, as ervas aromáticas locais assumem a temática da casa, dando o s…
Eight kilometres from the maritime coastline, this family-friendly house features attractive rural characteristics. It has a common living and breakfast room, …
3 star
This is the only artistic hotel in the whole of the Algarve. It has 29 double rooms with air conditioning and telephone, a swimming pool for adults and one for…
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