Silves Travel Guide

 mickeyboy07 Says:  The details about the foundation and building of the cathedral are unclear.In the process of the Reconquista,Moorish Silves was conquered in 1189 by Sancho I of Portugal,but since the city was retaken by the Moors in 1191,it is unlikely that a cathedral was built at this... 

 mickeyboy07 Says:  Located in the city of Silves in the Algarve region of Portugal the castle was built between the 8th and 13th century AD and is considered to be the best preserved of the 'Moorish'castles of the country.The walls and towers that make up the castle are mainly a result of... 

 global84 Says:  This is probably the most interesting place you can visit in Silves. On the site of the former cork factory called Fábrica Inglés, the Cork Museum is an award-winning place with informative history of the regional cork industry. The museum displays some azulejo paintings of... 

 elpariente Says:  La Catedral de Silves, es del siglo XIII y está dedicada a Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, fue construida con Gres de Silves , igual que el castillo , una arena de color rojizo . De estilo gótico y con planta de cruz latina, se puede resaltar el ábside que tiene tres... 

 elpariente Says:  Silves fue una de las ciudades mejor fortificadas del Al-Andalus El castillo está hecho con gres rojo de Silves y tiene once torres desde las que se ve todo el valle del río Arade Sirvió desde el el siglo 12 como fortaleza militar y residencia de las autoridades Silves was... 

 elpariente Says:  Los antiguos edificios de esta fábrica de corcho , que eran propiedad de un inglés , se han convertido en el "Museo del Corcho" ( Museo da Cortiça ), que tiene dos puntos fuertes : uno el museo en si , que ha sido nombrado un año mejor museo industrial de Europa y por otro... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Silves' market is located near the Roman bridge and is fairly small and not so good looking or as well stocked as one's I'd been to in Loule or Olhao. There's a few eating options and cafes surrounding it. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This large park is located along the main road that runs along the river and is named after a poet who lived in the 11th century who, I think, was governor of Silves between 1051 and 1091, as well as Seville and Marrakech. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This museum has collections of archaeological finds from throughout the municipality of Silves, including a collection of Moorish ceramics from digs conducted at the castle. Other exhibits include artefacts from the Palaeolithic, Neolithic and bronze age periods plus those... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The Santa Misericórdia Church with a fine door in Manueline style, is located opposite Silves Cathedral. The main body of the church was built in 1727/28 although the church originate from the 16th century. It features a fine retable showing Our Lady of Mercy but the church... 

 Willettsworld Says:  As you climb up the hill towards the castle that sits on top, you'll suddenly come across the towns large cathedral which looks down on you at an angle. Construction was started during the 13th century on top of a former mosque in the Gothic style, but it suffered damage in... 

 Willettsworld Says:  I stopped off here for lunch after visiting the sights of Silves and had a nice bifana - a Portuguese hot pork steak sandwich and chips (€2.75). Other dishes include baguettes (€2.45), hamburgers (€2.45-€2.85), salads (€3.75), omelettes (€4.50), toasts (€1.65-€2.55) and they... 

 scottishvisitor Says:  The little supermarket in Alte has a wealth of everyday essentials stacked on its many shelves. We popped in often during our stay mostly to buy snack and drinks for the boys. Steer clear of the plastic wine bottles filled with local wine - they are filled on the premises... 

 Willettsworld Says:  After visiting the Archaeological Museum and admiring the Advanced Tower (part of the old town battlements in front of the museum), I spotted this stork on its nest at the top of a tall chimney on a small building just down the road. 

 scottishvisitor Says:  If you hire a car and intend to visit Alte - make sure it is a small hired car complete with air conditioning especially useful in summer's heat. The streets are very narrow and cobbled with thick stone. Once when driving in the narrow streets trying to get out of the...