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Silves in nice town away from the hectic tourists spots further down south to Portimao and Albuferia. It has a very well preserved castle and can be used as a base for visiting and is also a launching point for the highest point in Algarve above Monchique if you want to have beautiful hikes.
You must visit the medieval fair that happens every August over 10 days. A marvellous experience, great stalls, entertainment and food. But any time it's great to visit Silves the castle is wonderful. Lovely old town by the river. Get off the beaten track and discover the cafes & restaurants. Walking is best ad trying to park can be a nightmare but good parking by the public swimming pool.
Silves is a small, historic river town. We enjoyed walking the narrow streets. It's a good place to stay if you want to be away from the craziness of the southern beaches, and is a good jumping off point to explore all parts of the Algarve. Parking in town can be tricky. We walked from our B&B, the lovely Casa Do Serro, across the bridge to get into town. We had a good Portuguese dinner at Riu Restaurant, and one night even found a small Chinese place with a few tables outside. Both are in the heart of town.
Silves is a cosy little town, some pleasant sights, back streets to explore. We liked it best as an evening resort with plenty of places to eat great food. We were fortunate that our hosts at Casa do Serra knew the best places to eat - not the over -priced tourist trap that is Rui's, or the day time cafes catering to the tours, but the places the locals eat great food, like Fernando's next door to Rui's and their suckling pig (just a few diners but a steady stream of locals trooping through for their takeaway). The views around the valley from our hotel were wonderful, even though we had forest fire nearby one night. Silves is close to the A22 so the whole of the Algarve coast is in reach. The clock roads are good so getting around to see the other villages was easy and there were some pleasant walks to be had at the nearby reservoirs. Highlight was crossing the Roman bridge every night and seeing thousands of fish, kingfishers, storks wading and circling overhead , herons and leaping fish. The House Martin's swooping around added to the fun.
Nice little town with historic centre which added interest. Getting around is very easy as long as you can walk . Not so easy for wheelchairs or buggies , as streets were cobbled and generally sloping down towards the river. We saw the castle, the large church and the museum. All worth a visit. Really nice change from the coastal areas of the Algarve.
“Basic hotel but good location and good value for money.”
“The breakfast was very rich. They served excellent local products. The terrace provides a superb view on the city of Silves”
“Stayed over night so we could enjoy the whole evening at the Silves Medieval Fair - great experience and highly recommend you go in August next year. Hotel chosen for location. Rooms basic but good air con and new bathrooms. Pool a huge bonus. Nice terrace to enjoy a drink and take in the great view of the castle. Breakfast was very average with truly terrible coffee. Staff at the bar & at breakfast VERY friendly.”
“Well located, just across the river from the center of Silves. Beautiful view of the Castle from the terrace. Room spacious , comfortable bed good hot shower. Air Condition. Safe for a solo female traveler”
“No breakfast served until 9.00am so we had to miss it as we had a plane to catch. Room very small but ok for 1 night. Tiny bathroom/shower. Plenty of reasonable restaurants available in Silves - a short drive away or about 20 minutes walk in to the town's centre.”
