Silves
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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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Jornal do Algarve1d agoTiago Ramos convocado para representar Portugal nos Europeus de Atletismo
O atleta Tiago Ramos, natural de Tunes, no concelho de Silves, foi convocado para integrar a seleção nacional que vai representar Portugal nos Campeonatos da Europa de Atletismo em pista ao ar livre, que se realizam entre 10 e 16 de agosto, em Birmingham, Inglaterra. Na sua primeira época como atleta sénior, Tiago Ramo
PTJornal do Algarve1d agoVários concelhos algarvios estão hoje com perigo “máximo” e “muito elevado” de incêndio
Monchique, Portimão, Loulé e Tavira foram classificados pelo Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) com perigo “máximo” de incêndio rural. O IPMA também colocou os concelhos Aljezur, Vila do Bispo, Lagos, Silves, São Brás de Alportel, Alcoutim, Castro Marim, e Vila Real de Santo António com risco “muito eleva
PTJornal do Algarve2d agoDez concelhos algarvios estão hoje com perigo “muito elevado” de incêndio
Aljezur, Lagos, Monchique, Portimão, Silves, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel, Alcoutim, Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António foram classificados pelo Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) com perigo “muito elevado” de incêndio rural durante o dia de hoje. Com o risco “máximo” encontra-se apenas Tavira. Já V
Silves FAQs
- How many places are listed in Silves on Algarve Circle?
- 24 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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Marisqueira Rui
Seafood house in Silves trading since 1977, known for cataplanas, arroz de marisco and a live shellfish tank.
O Barradas
Traditional Portuguese restaurant near Silves amid orange groves, sourcing regional ingredients, closed Wednesdays.
Recanto dos Mouros
Traditional Algarve restaurant behind Silves castle, with garden, playground and a private dining room for groups.
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.
Cabrita Wines
A family winery on Quinta da Vinha near Silves, producing Cabrita wines since 2007 across 16 hectares, with tastings, tours and events.
Quinta do Francês Winery
An 8 hectare family winery in the Odelouca valley near Silves, offering guided tours, tastings from EUR 8, and three wine ranges.
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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.
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.
Quantum Park Algarve
Three-storey laser tag arena at Quantum Park's Algoz venue near Silves, min age 7, EUR 15pp for 2 games, plus trampolines and parties.
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.
Pestana Silves Golf Course
18-hole, par 70 course below the Monchique mountains near Silves, measuring 5,592 metres, opened in 2006.
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.
Talurdo Stables
Private horse riding tours through the Serra countryside near Silves, with glamping stays, a Finnish sauna, kayaking and yoga at Talurdo Retreat.
Golden Buggy Adventure
RNAAT-licensed off-road buggy tours from Silves, small groups touring hills, waterways and sunset routes across the western Algarve.
Bulldog Buggies
Guided 500cc buggy tours through forest trails and reservoir routes near Silves, running daily two-hour tours from EUR 150 per buggy.
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CTT Correios de Portugal
Portugal's national postal service; flagship Algarve branch in Faro, plus Locky parcel lockers and Banco CTT services region-wide.
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.
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…
Mudanças Algarve
Removals company based in Silves covering the whole Algarve, plus national, international moves and self storage.
Limpezas Algarve
Domestic and floor cleaning services for homes, apartments, offices and condominiums across the Algarve.
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Castelo de Sonhos
Silves IPSS founded in 1999, supporting vulnerable families through a solidarity shop, family support and seasonal community campaigns.
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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Sugar Valley Lda
Farm and online shop in Alcantarilha, Silves, selling fresh Algarve oranges, honey, olive oil and Grander water products.
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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