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Proving the Algarve is not just beaches, Silves features the region's most impressive red sandstone castle. Surrounded by orange groves and vineyards, it offers a vital glimpse into Moorish history.

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Sul Informação17h ago

Morreu Vitorino Vieira Cavaco, primeiro presidente eleito da Junta de Freguesia de Messines

Vitorino Vieira Cavaco, primeiro presidente da Junta de Freguesia de São Bartolomeu de Messines eleito democraticamente, após o 25 de Abril, e também primeiro presidente da Assembleia Municipal de Silves, faleceu esta quarta-feira, 7 de outubro, aos 94 anos. Um dia depois,… O conteúdo Morreu Vitorino Vieira Cavaco, pri

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Postal18h ago

Dormir com vista para Silves por menos de 30€ para duas pessoas? Este hotel de três estrelas tem piscina e uma promoção de época baixa

Uma promoção de época baixa coloca uma noite num hotel de Silves abaixo dos 30 euros para duas pessoas, com pequeno-almoço incluído

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Sul Informação23h ago

Silves dobra “Cabo das Tormentas”

O Ciclo de Teatro do Concelho de Silves encerra no dia 17 de Outubro com o espetáculo “Cabo das Tormentas”, da companhia JAT – Janela Aberta, no Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório. A peça começará às 21h30. Com uma abordagem épica e crítica aos… O conteúdo Silves dobra “Cabo das Tormentas” aparece primeiro em Sul Informação .

Silves FAQs

How many places are listed in Silves on Algarve Circle?
62 places in Silves, including restaurants, services and things to do, each contactable directly with no commission.
Are there beaches near Silves?
Yes. Beaches near Silves include Quinta Amoroso. See them all at algarvecircle.com/beaches?town=silves.
What is there to see in Silves?
Places to see in Silves include Silves Castle. The full guides are at algarvecircle.com/attractions.
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Eat & Drink

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Marisqueira Rui
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Seafood

Marisqueira Rui

Seafood house in Silves trading since 1977, known for cataplanas, arroz de marisco and a live shellfish tank.

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Paxá Wines
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Wineries

Paxá Wines

Wine producer and tasting experiences at a vineyard in the Algarve.

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O Cais
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Cafés

O Cais

Vegan and vegetarian café, eco shop and tea house in Silves by the Roman bridge.

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O Barradas
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Restaurants

O Barradas

Traditional Portuguese restaurant near Silves amid orange groves, sourcing regional ingredients, closed Wednesdays.

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Cabrita Wines
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Wineries

Cabrita Wines

A family winery on Quinta da Vinha near Silves, producing Cabrita wines since 2007 across 16 hectares, with tastings, tours and events.

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Herdade Barranco do Vale
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Wineries

Herdade Barranco do Vale

Wine estate producing award-winning wines in the Algarve with vineyard visits and events.

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Morgado do Quintão
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Wineries

Morgado do Quintão

A family-owned vineyard estate near Silves and Lagoa, planted in the early 1800s, producing award-winning Algarve wine and farmstay cottages.

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Quinta dos Sentidos
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Wineries

Quinta dos Sentidos

Family wine estate in the Algarve producing wines, olive oil, verjus and regional specialities.

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Mosaiko
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Restaurants

Mosaiko

Hidden restaurant in Silves centre serving Algarve and Arab cuisine with belly dance shows and 5 Arabic-style suites.

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Quinta do Francês Winery
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Wineries

Quinta do Francês Winery

An 8 hectare family winery in the Odelouca valley near Silves, offering guided tours, tastings from €8, and three wine ranges.

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Recanto dos Mouros
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Restaurants

Recanto dos Mouros

Traditional Algarve restaurant behind Silves castle, with garden, playground and a private dining room for groups.

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Restaurante O Foral
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Restaurants

Restaurante O Foral

Portuguese restaurant in Algoz offering Mediterranean and Portuguese cuisine with buffet and à la carte options.

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Algareventos
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Catering & event food

Algareventos

Catering and events company providing food and services for corporate, social and festival events.

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Bagamel
Drink

Bagamel

Bagamel produces and bottles spirits, with medronho brandy as its main product, based in Silves.

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Adega do Convento do Paraíso
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Wineries

Adega do Convento do Paraíso

Historic winery at Quinta de Mata Mouros offering vineyard tours, wine tastings and estate visits.

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Compromisso
Restaurants

Compromisso

Restaurant, pizzeria and tapas bar in a renovated building in the historic centre of Silves, with wood-fired pizzas. Closed Wednesday and Thursday.

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Café Inglês
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Restaurants

Café Inglês

Café Inglês is a restaurant and bar in historic Silves, in a late nineteenth century building, with terraces and regular live music and arts events.

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Cafés

DaRosa

Traditional Portuguese café in Silves with 40 years of history promoting Algarvian confectionery.

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Krazy World
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Kids' activities

Krazy World

Zoo, mini golf, water play and paintball on one rural site near Algoz. Rescued animals, daily interactions and a full day of activities for families.

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Quantum Park Algarve
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Kids' activities

Quantum Park Algarve

Three-storey laser tag arena at Quantum Park's Algoz venue near Silves, min age €7, 15pp for 2 games, plus trampolines and parties.

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Country Riding Centre
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Sports

Country Riding Centre

Riding centre 2 km outside Silves, open since 2001, with hacks through orange groves, lessons for all levels and around 16 horses and ponies.

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Golden Buggy Adventure
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Experiences

Golden Buggy Adventure

RNAAT-licensed off-road buggy tours from Silves, small groups touring hills, waterways and sunset routes across the western Algarve.

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KH Health & Fitness
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Fitness

KH Health & Fitness

Personal training gym near Silves run by Karen Hayes, a Level 3 PT, with an 80 sqm equipped studio and a free first session for new clients.

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Pestana Silves Golf Course
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Golf

Pestana Silves Golf Course

18-hole, par 70 course below the Monchique mountains near Silves, measuring 5,592 metres, opened in 2006.

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Silves Tours
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Hiking

Silves Tours

Jeep safaris and guided walks starting from Silves in the Algarve.

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Talurdo Stables
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Sports

Talurdo Stables

Private horse riding tours through the Serra countryside near Silves, with glamping stays, a Finnish sauna, kayaking and yoga at Talurdo Retreat.

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Centro Yoga Silves
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Yoga

Centro Yoga Silves

Yoga, sound healing and holistic therapies in Silves offering classes and individual sessions.

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Quinta de Santo Estêvão Algarve Farm Experiences
Experiences

Quinta de Santo Estêvão Algarve Farm Experiences

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Taste the true soul of the Algarve through authentic farm-to-table experiences.

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Bulldog Buggies
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Experiences

Bulldog Buggies

Guided 500cc buggy tours through forest trails and reservoir routes near Silves, running daily two-hour tours from €150 per buggy.

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Figs on the Funcho
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Experiences

Figs on the Funcho

Award-winning riverside retreat near São Bartolomeu de Messines (Silves), run by Cheryl and Graham, specialising in small-group art and cooking retreats.

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Vijnana Yoga
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Yoga

Vijnana Yoga

Yoga studio in Silves offering classes, retreats and teacher training with Teresa Caldas.

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Experiences

AlgarvianRoots

Ecotourism experiences in the Algarve offering guided hikes, workshops, birdwatching and farm accommodation.

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Casa Cortiça
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Holiday rentals

Casa Cortiça

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A transformation of an old Cork factory into a Luxury living space

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Deutsche Schule Algarve
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International schools

Deutsche Schule Algarve

The Algarve's German school, teaching a bilingual German-Portuguese curriculum from Grundschule through to the Abitur at a campus near Silves.

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Mudanças Algarve
Removals & storage

Mudanças Algarve

Removals company based in Silves covering the whole Algarve, plus national, international moves and self storage.

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CTT Correios de Portugal
Services

CTT Correios de Portugal

Portugal's national postal service; flagship Algarve branch in Faro, plus Locky parcel lockers and Banco CTT services region-wide.

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Imobiliária Independente
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Estate agents

Imobiliária Independente

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Independent estate agent offering property sales, rentals and virtual tours in the Algarve.

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Câmara Municipal de Silves
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Public services & councils

Câmara Municipal de Silves

The municipal council for the Silves concelho: licensing, planning, water, roads, culture, sport and the events calendar.

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Messilimpa
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Cleaning

Messilimpa

Professional cleaning company providing maintenance, hotel, domestic and specialist cleaning services across the Algarve.

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Sílvia Sustelo Contabilidade
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Accounting

Sílvia Sustelo Contabilidade

Certified accountant with over 20 years of experience providing accounting, tax and HR services.

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B&B Quinta das Amendoeiras
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Guesthouses

B&B Quinta das Amendoeiras

Adults-only bed and breakfast with pool, spa and sauna near Silves in the Algarve.

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Limpezas Algarve
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Cleaning

Limpezas Algarve

Domestic and floor cleaning services for homes, apartments, offices and condominiums across the Algarve.

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Servesul Imobiliária
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Long-term rentals

Servesul Imobiliária

Licensed real estate agency offering property sales, rentals and holiday lets across the Algarve.

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Agostinho Gardens
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Gardening

Agostinho Gardens

Gardening, landscaping and design services covering the Algarve since 2008.

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Silmadeiras
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Building & renovation

Silmadeiras

Timber and wood products merchant in Silves, supplying doors, flooring, decking and kitchen and wardrobe joinery.

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Algarve Removals
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Removals & storage

Algarve Removals

A family-run international removals and storage operator with more than 30 years in the trade, weekly scheduled services between the UK, Portugal and Spain…

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Plumbing

Nuno Boiças

Plumbing, electrical, maintenance and condominium management services in Silves.

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Property management

Algarve Rental

Professional property management service for villas and apartments in the Algarve.

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Accounting

Aliconfis

Accounting, human resources, tax advisory and management services established in 1992.

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Vets

Centro Veterinário Arca de Noé

Veterinary clinic providing high-quality pet care with experienced vets and modern facilities.

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Castelo de Sonhos
Charity
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Charities

Castelo de Sonhos

Silves IPSS founded in 1999, supporting vulnerable families through a solidarity shop, family support and seasonal community campaigns.

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Charity
Charities

Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Silves

Silves's volunteer fire and rescue association, founded 1926. Emergencies always 112; this listing is for donations and non-urgent contact.

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Expat groups

Schweizer Club Algarve (Swiss Club Algarve)

An officially recognised Swiss association for Swiss residents and second-home owners across the Algarve, based near Messines.

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Aroma Algarve
Beauty & cosmetics

Aroma Algarve

Aroma Algarve sells organic essential oils, floral waters and dried herbs grown and distilled at Fonte Penedo farm in the Algarve.

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Linen Tonic & Co
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Boutiques

Linen Tonic & Co

Linen and knitwear boutique in Silves selling 100% flax linen clothing hand-seamed in the brand's own Kyiv studio.

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Sugar Valley Lda
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Grocery

Sugar Valley Lda

Farm and online shop in Alcantarilha, Silves, selling fresh Algarve oranges, honey, olive oil and Grander water products.

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Lanmetal
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Artisans

Lanmetal

Civil metalworking company specializing in doors, gates, railings, stairs and metal structures.

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Talai
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Jewellery

Talai

Handmade ceramic and porcelain jewellery designed and crafted in Silves, Portugal.

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Florista FloriSilva
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Florists

Florista FloriSilva

Hand-crafted floral arrangements with same-day delivery in Silves and surrounding areas.

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Doçaria do Sul
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Grocery

Doçaria do Sul

Specialist shop selling traditional sweets and regional products from the Algarve.

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Papelaria da Vila
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Shops

Papelaria da Vila

Stationery and office supplies shop in São Bartolomeu de Messines offering materials for school, office and creative papelaria.

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Orangenfarm Portugal
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Grocery

Orangenfarm Portugal

Orangenfarm Portugal is a family-run fruit and vegetable farm in the Algarve selling fresh, untreated produce directly to consumers online.

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