Gothic temple erected using local red sandstone. The temple has suffered quite a lot of alterations during restoration programmes. A portico with an …
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May 13, 2025
The entrance fee is 2.80 euro, and cover 60,s get in for half price. Fantastic value for money. The walls and ramparts are in fantastic condition and make for great photo opportunities, the cafe/res…Full review by andycoldham
May 4, 2025
The place clearly has deep roots and a strong sense of the past—you can feel the age in the stone. Some parts felt a little bare or could’ve used more context, but it was still cool to walk the walls…Full review by Aidan R
May 2, 2025
Our friends had been looking for an excuse to visit -an impressive Moorish castle dominating the town. Just as impressive internally and well presented .Be a little careful(as with many such sites in…Full review by SevenoaksJohn
Which are the best authentic restaurants in Silves? Planning to visit the castle then an early evening meal
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We usually go where the locals go so in Silves I’d suggest U Monchiquerio which is at the bottom of the hill near the indoor market. If you’ve parked in the large free car park near the …
We usually go where the locals go so in Silves I’d suggest U Monchiquerio which is at the bottom of the hill near the indoor market. If you’ve parked in the large free car park near the swimming pool and football stadium head towards Lidl and you can’t miss it along on the left near the roadside.
Parking lot in the lower town along the river and walk up across town or on the north side of the Castle, there is a large parking lot. You still have to walk up to the castle from there and …
Parking lot in the lower town along the river and walk up across town or on the north side of the Castle, there is a large parking lot. You still have to walk up to the castle from there and make sure the entrance from that side is open. The walk accross town is much nicer anyways.
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Porque é que por vezes a água da torneira está branca?
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A cor branca deve-se à existência de ar dissolvido na água. Esta situação é pontual e passageira, a água está própria para consumo. Pode deixar repousar a...
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