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For an unforgettable holiday in Silves & surrounding area, we recommend the holiday resorts Armação de Pêra, Pera and Silves.
Holiday home in the countryside surrounded by olive and carob trees.
Modern spacious holiday home in a quiet yet central location, overlooking Amandoeira Golf Resort and foresight in the Serra
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Ground floor: (Living room(TV, seating area), dining room(dining table), Kitchen(hob, electric kettle, coffee machine, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine)
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Silves is one of the oldest cities in the Algarve. Located on a hill by the Rio Arade River, it is dominated by a mighty castle. Just a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of the beaches, you can enjoy a wonderful holiday in one of the cozy apartments with a terrace or a house with a pool. The area around Silves has been inhabited since the Paleolithic era. Ships brought Romans, Carthaginians, and Greeks to the region in search of ore. Eventually, the construction of the city began. The Arabs made Silves, then called Xelb, a cultural center and the capital of their province. At that time, Silves was more important than Lisbon and more beautiful than Granada. Start your city stroll along the river towards the old town, located between the castle and the riverbank. The buildings in the historic old town were built around 1900, a time when cork production brought economic prosperity. As you wander through the pedestrian zone, numerous traditional shops invite you to linger. The market hall, where a farmers' market takes place every Saturday, is also worth a visit. On Praca o Municipo stands the pillory – a symbol of urban power and unique in the Algarve. At the east corner of the square is the watchtower, which was once integrated into the city wall and served as a city gate. Just a few meters away stands the cathedral, which was almost completely rebuilt after the earthquake in 1755. Above the cathedral looms the castle, considered the most beautiful military building from the Arab era. The castle is situated on a 12,000 square meter property and includes eleven towers. Once the residence of the city lords, today you can walk along the walls and enjoy a breathtaking view. Silves is a charming and quiet town where you can escape the typical hustle and bustle of Portugal. Here, a different charm prevails compared to the beach resorts, and you can experience the real Portugal. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the beautiful Pestana Silves Golf course. The 18-hole course welcomes guests all year round and is considered challenging due to its water hazards, especially for golfers with a low handicap.
The highlights of Silves include the Moorish castle, the cathedral, and the archaeological museum. A walk within the old city walls will immediately captivate you with the charm of bygone times. The entire place is a historical attraction that draws many visitors each year. The city is particularly lively during the Medieval Festival in the summer. During the festival, medieval life is reenacted, and the old town is filled with street vendors, minstrels, acrobats, and jesters. Many houses are close to the city, allowing you to quickly check out this spectacle.
Whether a holiday home with a garden or a villa with a pool, accommodation in Silves is perfect for a family-friendly holiday. Many of the houses are centrally located, ensuring you and your children will enjoy relaxed days. Dogs are also allowed in many accommodations. If you want to take a trip with your children, consider visiting the former fishing village of Ferragudo, regarded as one of the most beautiful and original villages in the Algarve. Or how about a tour over the Rio Arade, where you can admire the landscape from a different perspective? Older children will love the Cork Museum in Silves, which vividly demonstrates how the bark of the cork oak is processed into bottle corks.
If you don't want to cook in your villa or private holiday home, you can enjoy excellent dining in one of the traditional restaurants nearby. Whether fried, skewered, boiled, or grilled, with pasta or salad, fish is the number one choice. For a small amount of money, you can enjoy delicious fish dishes in the restaurants, for which you would have to pay much more at home. Compared to other Mediterranean cuisines, Portuguese cuisine is rather simple but no less tasty. Typical dishes include grilled sardines, cabbage soup, and small fried pastries filled with crab, clams, or meat. Coffee is a very popular beverage, and accordingly, there is almost a café on every corner. Portuguese wines are among the best in the world. It's no wonder UNESCO has declared the Douro Valley in northern Portugal a World Heritage Site. If you want to cook yourself, be sure to visit the market hall. Here you can buy fresh regional products at reasonable prices.
Silves, the charming town in the hinterland of the Algarve, is about 45 minutes from Faro. The Castelo de Silves, made of red sandstone, towers over the city's skyline. One of the best museums in the Algarve, the Archaeological Museum (Museu Municipal de Arqueologia), attracts numerous culture enthusiasts to the city. The cistern well is 18 meters tall and has a diameter of four meters. It dates back to the 12th/13th century and was discovered along with other archaeological finds during excavations. If you want to take a trip during your holiday in an apartment with a view of the landscape or in an affordable house, the district of Faro is a great option. The city is located on the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park, which consists of a tidal flat and a series of saltwater lagoons. It is home to many migratory birds and other wildlife. The picturesque old town, with its historic monuments and numerous open-air cafes, invites you to stroll and relax. Near the old town, you will find the Marine Museum, which displays ship models from various eras. The Municipal Museum of Faro is located in a former monastery in the old town and has a cloister considered one of the most beautiful in the Algarve. The Toy Museum showcases the private collection of Manuel Baptista, who gathered old toys from the 1940s to the 1970s on his travels through Portugal. The celluloid dolls and small car models are popular with both adults and children.
Whether by car, motorcycle, plane, or train: reaching your private vacation apartment or house in the Algarve is easy. There are direct flights from numerous German cities to Faro Airport, with an average flight time of 3.5 hours. By car, the journey from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria first heads towards France. The distance from Barcelona is about 1,300 kilometers and from Madrid approximately 700 kilometers. Important for travel planning are the toll fees that need to be paid in Portugal, Spain, and France.
For an unforgettable holiday in Silves & surrounding area, we recommend the holiday resorts Armação de Pêra, Pera and Silves.
A holiday home or apartment in Silves & surrounding area can be booked from 61 € for one night.
Compared to other regions, vacation in Alcantarilha or Silves is particularly cheap. You can rent a beautiful vacation apartment or holiday home here from 61 € per night.
Looking for the best vacation apartments and houses in Silves & surrounding area? Then you should take a look at the accommodations Casa Fontes da Matosa, Luxurious Villa in Silves with Swimming Pool and Quinta Calangute.
In Silves & surrounding area, 7 dog-friendly accommodations are available for your next vacation. These vacation regions and places are particularly popular: Alcantarilha, Armação de Pêra and Silves.
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